Fender Japan Richie Kotzen Telecaster Sunburst 2022
Fender RK Tele, sunburst, made in Japan 2022. Ritchie Kotzen is a hard rock legend, slinging riffs for Poison, Mr Big and Winery Dogs. His playing is exuberant and full of personality, it's always fun to listen to. This is a recent take on his signature Tele, which has been in the Fender Japan catalog for several decades now. It's an ash body with a snazzy flame maple top, decked out in gold hardware and a burst finish, which looks awesome. The neck is big: it's a fat C shape, not so different from the 'baseball bat' profile you get on some 50s-style USA models. A big neck always seems to sound better, and this sound fantastic. The neck pickup is glassy and assertive with a plump, percussive bass. The bridge pickup is equal parts slicing top end and creamy, punchy mids, and being a rails-style job, it's noiseless too. This is a kickass Tele, that's the best word for it in my books.
Model: Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster
Made: Japan, 2022, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD22090221
Finish: two color sunburst
Body: ash, flame maple veneer top
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 12" radius, large C profile
Weight: 4.705kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Dimarzio The Chopper T rails humbucker DP384 and Twang King single coil
Accessories: Fender gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs on the bottom edge and elbow area. The sides have dimples on the top horn, light scuffs in the elbow area and minor dimples near the jack. The front has dimples in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only