Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Transparent Red Burst (756)

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®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Thick "C"
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
Number of Frets: 22
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid
Pickup Covers: White
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Switch Tip: White
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuning Machines: Gotoh® with Pearl Buttons
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle 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 Picku