Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Red Burst

There's a lengthy, hard-rocking legacy to take up with the Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster. Previously only available in Japan, this Strat's new worldwide presence marks an exciting revival of an instrument wielded by one of the great '80s rock guitarists.

Virtuoso Richie Kotzen has wowed audiences on stages all around the world. From Poison to Mr. Big to the Winery Dogs, Kotzen's prolific career has resulted in years of dynamite guitar work. To match the guitarist's dynamic skill and musicality, we have a knockout signature Strat. This all begins with a contoured ash body shaped in that classic Strat profile. A flame maple top joins in with this ash body for a dazzling top grain pattern and gloss polyester finish. Delivering that iconic Strat playability for the stage, this Richie Kotzen signature is a marvel.

Extending out, a Thick "C"-shaped maple neck connects with a satin finish. Soft but sleek, this neck inspires fast moves from lower to higher registers. A maple fingerboard aligns with twenty-two Super Jumbo frets and a twelve-inch radius. This Kotzen signature Strat is primed for speed when strumming or soloing as its experience on the fingers is comfortable but blisteringly fast. Sonically, this model comes to life with three DiMarzio Custom single-coil pickups that deliver on the power and heat bands like Poison and Mr. Big demand – hair metal never was too forgiving, was it?

Topping off the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster, Fender built in gold hardware including a six-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, Gotoh tuning machines, and jack plate. This hair metal specialty travels with an included gig bag.

As one of the '80s most prolific shredders, Richie Kotzen has a reputation that precedes him. With a guitar like his signature Strat, that reputation only grows greater.