Once a coveted Japan-exclusive, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is now available worldwide—and it’s every bit the showstopper you'd expect from a guitar built for one of rock’s most versatile shredders. From his solo work to collaborations with Mr. Big, Poison, The Winery Dogs, and Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Kotzen’s tone and technique demand a guitar that keeps up.

This Strat does exactly that. With its eye-catching Transparent Red Burst finish over a flamed maple top, premium DiMarzio® electronics, and a thick “C”-shaped neck built for expressive soloing, it’s a stage-ready stunner with studio-worthy sound. Upscale appointments like gold hardware, pearloid accents, and abalone inlays make it as stylish as it is soulful.

Specs: Ash body with flame maple laminated top; maple neck with thick “C” profile; maple fingerboard with abalone dot inlays and 12" radius; 22 super jumbo frets; satin urethane neck finish; 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo; gold hardware; 3-ply pearloid pickguard; Gotoh® tuners with pearl buttons. Gloss polyester Transparent Red Burst finish. Fender gig bag included.

Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz.

Electronics: Triple DiMarzio® custom single-coil pickups in SSS configuration; 5-way switching; master volume with dual tone controls for neck and middle pickups.

Condition: Excellent.