STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Signature Richardson Kokiri Forest

A "Kokiri Forest" finish that asserts the Signature identity, blending style and efficiency

With the Signature Richardson "Kokiri Forest," Sterling by Music Man offers a decidedly modern take on the Super-Strat spirit: an instrument designed to withstand intense playing, quick tone changes, and easy-to-understand controls. The combination of a alder body, poplar burl top, and glossy finish delivers a strong visual presence, complemented by black hardware that emphasizes the modern look. Within the lineup, it positions itself as a performance-oriented guitar: fast feel, effective electronics, and details designed for reliability in real-world conditions.

Who is it for, and what styles?

This 6-string electric guitar is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced players seeking a responsive guitar comfortable with technical playing and demanding pieces. Its long scale length and very flat 15.75-inch / 400 mm radius favor clean bends, legato, fast arpeggios, and relatively low action. It excels in modern rock, metal, fusion, but remains relevant whenever switching from tight rhythm parts to broader leads without losing clarity. The Modern Tremolo allows adding vibratos, controlled dives, and expressive effects while maintaining good control.

Sound

The alder body provides a balanced and effective foundation: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, helping the guitar stay audible in a band and mix. The poplar burl top mainly enhances the aesthetic identity, while the tonal personality is built around the JR Pickups: at the bridge, you get a sharp attack and dynamic response ideal for precise riffs and palm mutes; at the neck, the texture becomes rounder and more singing, perfect for solos, legato, and expressive lines. The Push/Push controls are a real asset on stage: the coil-tap opens up thinner, snappier tones to vary colors without changing guitars, and the Volume Boost adds presence for lead passages while keeping simple and direct passive electronics.

Technical specifications

Category	Double cut	Body	Alder
Format	Super-Strat	Types of frets	Jumbo
Nbr of strings	6	Bridge / tailpiece	Modern Tremolo
Top	Poplar bramble	Nbre of pickups	2
Neck	Maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Neck Pickup	Sterling by Music Man Designed JR Pickups
Radius	400 mm	Bridge pickup	Sterling by Music Man Designed JR Pickups
Nut Width	42 mm	Electronics	Passive
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Selector	3-position
Nbrs of frets	24	Settings	1 x Push / Push Volume Boost, 1 x Push / Push Coil-tap Tone
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Color	Green
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46	Hardware	Black

Shape	Super-Strat	Tuners	locking
Finish	glossy	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	25.5 inches / 648 mm	Selector switch	3-position
Number of frets	24	Controls	1 x Push/Push Volume Boost, 1 x Push/Push Coil-tap Tone
Fret type	jumbo	Number of strings	6
Bridge/tailpiece	Modern Tremolo