Throwback Thursday: Richie Kotzen!

[Saul Goodman]

Playing a Strat and using a pick.

 

[velorush]

He actually had a Fender Japan signature model (best I could do for a summary was an AI answer):

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richie kotzen stratocaster

The Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is a signature model electric guitar designed in collaboration with renowned guitarist Richie Kotzen and manufactured by Fender Japan. 

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Here's a breakdown of its key features and characteristics:

Key Features:

• Body: Ash body with a flamed maple top.
• Neck: Maple neck with a thick "C" profile, designed for comfortable playability and technical playing styles.
• Fingerboard: Maple fingerboard with a 12" radius and 22 super jumbo frets.
• Pickups: Three custom DiMarzio single-coil pickups, known for their articulate and versatile tone suitable for rock, shred, and other genres.
• Hardware: Gold hardware, including Gotoh tuners with pearl buttons and a vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge.
• Controls: Master volume, two tone controls (one for neck and middle pickups, one for middle and bridge pickups), and a 5-way pickup selector switch.
• Aesthetics: Available in various transparent finishes, often showcasing the flamed maple top, with pearloid pickguard and abalone dot inlays. 

Strengths:

• Playability: The thick "C" neck and jumbo frets are comfortable for many players and facilitate fast and technical playing.
• Tone: The DiMarzio pickups offer a wide range of tones, from clean and articulate to high-gain and aggressive, making the guitar versatile for different musical styles.
• Build Quality: Fender Japan guitars are known for their excellent build quality and craftsmanship.
• Aesthetics: The guitar is visually appealing with its flamed maple top and gold hardware. 

Considerations:

• Neck Profile: The thick "C" neck might not be comfortable for players who prefer thinner neck profiles.
• Availability: These guitars are typically made in Japan and might not be readily available in all markets.
• Price: The Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is generally positioned as a high-end instrument and might come with a higher price tag than standard Fender Stratocasters.

IIRC, this predated the (current) signature Tele by a good bit.

[Jimbilly]

I've been using his signature Fly Rig, it covers a lot of ground, takes a dirt pedal in front quite well too