Fender Kotzen Telecaster BSB
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Kotzen Telecaster BSB
Product Info
Article Number:
170790
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Kotzen Telecaster BSB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Richie Kotzen’s Telecaster is a serious instrument; the ash body and maple top combo really sing, and those DiMarzio pickups give you a huge palette of tones. It's a premium-priced option, but if you’re a player who appreciates a great feel, versatile sounds, and a unique Telecaster vibe, this is a fantastic choice – especially for rock, blues, and fusion.
Product Description
- Fender Kotzen Telecaster BSB
- Electric Guitar
- Richie Kotzen signature model
- Body: Light ash
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Maple with satin finish
- Maple fretboard
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 DiMarzio Twang King and 1 DiMarzio Chopper T
- String-Through-Body Tele® bridge with 6 steel saddles
- Machine heads: Gotoh Pearl Peg Head
- Gold-plated hardware
- Synchronized vintage-style tremolo
- Colour: Brown Sunburst
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Light ash body offers excellent resonance and sustain.
- • DiMarzio pickups deliver a versatile range from twang to grit.
- • Satin maple neck provides a fast, comfortable playing experience.
- • String-through-body design enhances sustain and note clarity.
CONS
- • Quilted maple top, while beautiful, adds to the guitar's weight.
- • Synchronized tremolo can be finicky and requires careful setup.
- • The Chopper T pickup can be a bit noisy when pushed hard.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Light ash with quilted maple top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
DiMarzio Twang King & DiMarzio Chopper T
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
22
Bridge
String-Through-Body Tele® with 6 steel saddles
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chopper T is hotter and has a more aggressive midrange, providing a rawer, more distorted tone than a standard Tele bridge.
The synchronized tremolo can be a bit temperamental; proper setup and quality strings are crucial for tuning stability, but it's manageable with care.
The Kotzen neck is a more modern 'C' shape with a slightly slimmer feel, offering faster playability than many vintage Tele necks.
