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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is a striking artist signature model that blends bold aesthetics with powerful, expressive tone. Its ash body with a flame maple top delivers clarity and snap, while the trio of DiMarzio custom single-coils provide a rich, dynamic voice with smooth highs and strong, articulate mids. The thick “C” maple neck and 12" radius offer a fast, comfortable feel that invites confident playing across the board. Finished in a stunning transparent white burst with gold hardware and pearloid accents, it stands out with refined flair. Smooth, responsive, and full of personality, this Strat brings a unique voice to every performance!
From Fender
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 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.
Body: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single Coil
Color: Transparent White Burst
Configuration: SSS
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup)
Country Of Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 4.50 x 17.50 x 43.00 in
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fret Size: Super Jumbo
Hardware Finish: Gold
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil
Model Name: Richie Kotzen Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent White Burst
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil
Neck Shape: Thick "C"
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid
Pickup Configuration: SSS
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
Position Inlays: Abalone Dot
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Series: Artist Signature
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Tuning Machines: Gotoh® with Pearl Buttons
Case: PRS Gig Bag
Weight: 7lbs 14oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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