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Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster WB

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Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster WB

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Richie Kotzen Stratocaster WB

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Product Info

Article Number: 380212
Brand: Fender
Model: Richie Kotzen Stratocaster WB
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $2,418.90

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This Richie Kotzen Strat is a serious contender for players seeking a powerful, versatile, and well-built instrument. The ash body and DiMarzio pickups give it a modern edge while retaining a Strat-like feel. It's ideal for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles, offering a great balance of vintage vibe and contemporary performance.

Product Description

  • Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster WB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Richie Kotzen Signature Model
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: flamed maple
  • laminated
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck profile: Thick C
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • 22 Super Jumbo frets
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickup: 3 DiMarzio Custom single coils
  • 5-Way switch
  • Synchronised Vintage-Style tremolo
  • Gotoh machine heads with pearl knobs
  • Original strings: Fender 250L NPS .009 - .042 (Article Nr #133191#)
  • Colour: See thru White Burst
  • Incl. gig bag
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Ash body provides resonant, articulate tone with a bright attack
  • • Thick C neck profile offers comfortable grip for players with larger hands
  • • DiMarzio pickups deliver high-output, versatile tones suitable for rock and blues
  • • Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and reliable hardware
CONS
  • • The thicker neck profile might not suit players preferring a thinner, faster feel
  • • Flamed maple top, while beautiful, adds to the premium price point
  • • Synchronized tremolo requires careful setup to maintain tuning stability

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Key Features

Body Material Ash with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups DiMarzio Custom Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22 Super Jumbo
Bridge Synchronized Vintage-Style Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Thick C profile is noticeably fuller than the slim C or D profiles often found on standard Strats, offering a more substantial feel.
Yes, they provide significantly higher output, resulting in a more aggressive tone and increased sustain, particularly when driven.
It's a vintage-style trem, so it requires proper setup and a lighter touch, but it's capable of expressive vibrato and controlled dive bombs.

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