Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster 2023 w/ Hard Case

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This 2023 Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster is a high-performance take on the classic Tele formula, built to deliver exceptional playability, powerful tone, and boutique-level feel in a production instrument. Designed to Richie Kotzen’s exacting specs, this model blends traditional Telecaster DNA with modern upgrades that make it a favorite among players who want speed, sustain, and versatility without sacrificing Fender character. This example includes a hard case, making it a great ready-to-gig package.

This example is in excellent condition and plays effortlessly.  The frets show little wear, and there are no changes, repairs, or issues.  It set up perfectly with little effort.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.. It’s a fantastic choice for players who want a Telecaster that goes far beyond vintage specs while still delivering unmistakable Fender tone.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

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Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“One of the best modern Telecasters Fender makes.” – The Gear Page
“Huge tone and incredible sustain.” – Harmony Central
“Fast neck, great for lead playing.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Feels like a boutique guitar.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Versatile and inspiring to play.” – TDPRI

SPECS:

• Color: Flame Maple Brown Sunburst
• Weight: 8lbs 2oz
  
• Body: Ash
  
• Neck: Maple
  
• Neck Profile: Large "C"
  
• Fretboard: Maple
  
• Inlays: Abalone Dot
  
• Frets: Jumbo
  
• Fret Count: 22
  
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
  
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 25.5"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .912"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .98"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall length: 38 1/2"
  
• Lower bout: 15 5/8"
  
• Waist: 8 7/8"
  
• Upper bout: 10 7/8"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 13/16"
  
• String gauge: .010-.046"
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Cream
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: DiMarzio The Chopper T DP384
• Pickup Reading: 8.48k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Dimarzio Twang King DP172G
• Pickup Reading: 6.35k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Gotoh Cast/Sealed
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3-Position + Series/Parallel Rotary Switch
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Generic HSC
• Notes: 

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