Virtuoso rock guitarist Richie Kotzen has long wowed audiences with his impeccable chops and passionate and captivating playing style. His prolific career spans from stints in Poison and Mr. Big to solo artist to front man of The Winery Dogs to his recent collaboration with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in the group Smith/Kotzen. Richie’s incredibly unique musical voice has influenced countless guitar players around the globe. And now, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster - once available only in Japan - is available worldwide!Featuring a striking combination of upscale appointments and high-performance playability, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster pairs a beautiful f lame maple top finished in exclusive TransBurst finishes with a comfortably contoured ash body and a fast-playing thick “C”-shaped neck. Gold hardware completes the upscale look and an array of custom DiMarzio® pickups provide a host of excellent sounds. This Stratocaster perfectly harnesses the flare of Richie’s virtuosic playing style and delivers sweet, punchy tone ready for the studio and stage.

Product Features

• Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs, Smith/Kotzen) Signature Stratocaster
• Select Ash Body with Flame Maple Top Provides Classic Fender Tones, Chiming Highs, Balanced Lows, and a Prominent Midrange
• Kotzen’s Thick “C”-Shaped Neck Offers Players a Substantial and Comfortable Grip that is Rounded, Fills the Palm, and Provides Stability + Control
• Flatter 12" Fingerboard Radius with 22 Jumbo Frets Provides a Smooth Feel and Allows for Easier Bending
• The Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is Armed with Three Custom DiMarzio® Single-Coils, Ideal for Hard Rock, Shred, and Metal
• Made in Japan

Attributes

• Color: Transparent Red Burst
• Body Shape: Double Cut

Technical Specifications

• Type: Electric
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Solid Body
• Orientation: Right
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Neck Material: Maple
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• # of Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Bridge Type: Tremolo
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Features: Fingerboard Inlay, Pickguard, Signature Model
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Electronics: 1 x Master Volume, 1 x Tone(Neck Pickup), 1 x Tone(Middle Pickup), 5-Way Pickup Switch
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Pickup - Neck: DiMarzio® Custom Single Coil
• Pickup - Middle: DiMarzio® Custom Single Coil
• Pickup - Bridge: DiMarzio® Custom Single Coil
• Fingerboard Material: Maple