{"product_id":"fender-525-8090-328","title":"Fender 525-8090-328 Richie Kotzen MIJ Strat, Transparent Red Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These are stock photos. For actual photos of the instrument, please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Easy Music Center Admin Email\" href=\"mailto:admin@easymusiccenter.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtuoso 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCASE\/GIG BAG: Gig Bag Included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Z52PaR8l_g?si=dSWya3yVxXH9TZ-R\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect Ash body with flame maple top\u003cbr\u003eThe select ash body provides classic Fender tones, chiming highs, balanced lows, and a prominent midrange to result in greater harmonic content. Together, the ash body and flame maple top create a guitar with exceptional looks. This tonewood pairing pays tribute to Fender's heritage while taking it to new levels of elegance and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom DiMarzio® Pickups\u003cbr\u003eFor specially voiced tone, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is armed with three custom DiMarzio® single-coils, ideal for hard rock, shred, and metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Hardware\u003cbr\u003eGold hardware imparts an elegant, gilded look to these instruments – a pleasingly high-end appearance that isn’t overdone or ostentatious, but rather the right touch of refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick “C”–shape maple neck\u003cbr\u003eThe profile of Kotzen’s thick “C”-shaped neck offers players a substantial and comfortable grip. The profile is rounded and fills the palm, providing stability and control. This thicker neck reduces hand fatigue during long practice or gigging sessions. The “C” shape strikes a balance between the slim fast-playing necks and old-school chunky vintage profiles. It facilitates complex chording and fast runs up and down the fretboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12” radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets\u003cbr\u003eThe flatter 12\" fingerboard radius provides a smooth feel and allows for easier bending compared to more curved fingerboard profiles. The jumbo fret wire is taller and wider than standard frets, giving more surface area for fretting notes up and down the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrans-Burst finishes\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in either a custom Olympic White-Burst or Transparent Cherry-Burst, these cool finishes give the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster a unique eye-catching look while showing off the beautiful flame-maple top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh body with flame maple top\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom DiMarzio® Pickups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick “C”–shape maple neck\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12” radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrans-Burst finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Artist Signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right-Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Transparent Red Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin Urethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Thick “C”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\" (305 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: Super Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Nut: Synthetic Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Synthetic Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Stratocaster®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Covers: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: White Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Gotoh® with Pearl Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042 Gauges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate: 4-Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: DiMarzio® Custom Single-Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Configuration: SSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone 1. 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