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 Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster pairs a beautiful flame maple top finished in exclusive Trans-Burst 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.

Specs: 

• Series: Made in Japan Artist
• Model Name: Richie Kotzen Stratocaster
• Body Material: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: Transparent Red Burst
• Neck: Maple, Thick "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Fingerboard: Maple, 12" (305 mm)
• Frets: 22, Super Jumbo
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh with Pearl Buttons
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Custom Single Coil (Bridge)
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio Custom Single-Coil (Middle)
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Custom Single-Coil (Neck)
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade; Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Case/Gig Bag: Included: Gig Bag

Open Box (Very Good):

• This is typically a customer return with minor cosmetic imperfections, such as superficial scratches or scuffs on the finish.
• This inventory includes all parts, components, manuals (hard copy or downloadable).
• It has been tested to manufacturer's specifications and is guaranteed to work perfectly.
• It may be less attractive than Open Box (Like New) inventory, but it's priced even lower!
• The images in this listing are of a brand new version of this model.
• This inventory is a great value.