Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster – Transparent White Burst

The Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster embodies the impeccable chops and passionate, captivating playing style of the virtuoso rock guitarist himself. Once available only in Japan, this Stratocaster is now available worldwide, featuring a striking combination of upscale appointments and high-performance playability. Pairing a comfortably contoured Ash body with a stunning Flame Maple top, the Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster delivers sweet, punchy tone ready for the studio and stage. The distinctive Transparent White Burst finish and gilded Gold Hardware complete the elegant, high-end aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Body Material: A Select Ash body with a Flame Maple Laminated Top provides classic Fender tones—chiming highs, balanced lows, and a prominent midrange—resulting in greater harmonic content and exceptional looks.
• Neck Material & Fingerboard: The Maple neck and Maple fingerboard provide stability and control, contributing to the instrument's overall bright tonal profile.
• Neck Profile or Ergonomic Feature: The Thick “C”–shape maple neck offers a substantial and comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during long practice or gigging sessions and facilitating both complex chording and fast runs.
• Fingerboard Radius & Frets: A flatter 12" Compound Radius allows for easier string bending, while 22 Super Jumbo Frets are taller and wider than standard frets, providing more surface area for fretting notes up and down the neck.
• Pickup Configuration: Armed with three Custom DiMarzio® Single-Coil Pickups (SSS), this Stratocaster is specially voiced for hard rock, shred, and metal, providing a host of excellent sounds.
• Bridge System: Features a 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge for classic vibrato effects and improved tuning stability.
• Hardware & Finish: Gold Hardware imparts an elegant, gilded look, complemented by the distinctive Transparent White Burst finish which showcases the beautiful flame-maple top.
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) scale length for optimal string tension and tonal balance.
• Case/Gig Bag: A Gig Bag is included for secure transport and protection.

Built to harness the flare of Richie Kotzen's virtuosic playing, the Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster redefines high-performance guitar. This instrument exemplifies the marriage of Fender's heritage with an elegant, gilded look and high-output electronics. Combining a comfortable thick "C" neck profile, superior tonal clarity from custom DiMarzio® pickups, and a striking aesthetic, this Stratocaster represents the innovation and elevated craftsmanship that set this Artist Signature model apart.

Why buy from Ernie Williamson Music?

Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.