Updated 12 May 2026
| Brand | Sterling by Music Man |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £979.99 |
Sterling by Music Man
Sterling Richardson Kokiri Forest
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PRICE HISTORY
Current
£1012
Change
+13.3%
Avg
£939
Low
£883
High
£1016
Volatility
2.6%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Custom artist-designed body shape This Richardson model is shaped specifically to support advanced technical playing styles. A custom-contoured lower horn allows completely unhindered access to all 24 frets making wide stretches fast position shifts and upper-register lines feel natural rather than forced. The lightweight alder body keeps the guitar comfortable during long practice sessions and extended sets while the refined double-cutaway design balances well whether seated or standing. Built to Jason Richardson&rsquo
- s exact requirements its designed for precision and control at speed helping demanding techniques translate cleanly. High-output artist humbuckers A pair of Sterling by Music Man-designed Jason Richardson humbuckers deliver the clarity and output needed for modern high-performance playing. These pickups produce a tight controlled low end focused mids and clear highs that keep fast runs extended chords and aggressive rhythm parts well defined under gain. They respond accurately to picking dynamics preserving articulation even in dense mixes. Whether you&rsquo
- re playing intricate lead passages or fast aggressive rhythm parts with plenty of palm muting the pickups maintain separation and punch across a wide range of amp and pedal setups. Expanded control options The electronics layout offers powerful tonal flexibility without overcomplicating the controls. A push-push volume boost delivers up to 12dB of additional output making it easy to lift solos or add impact to heavier sections instantly. A push-push coil-split on the tone control opens up brighter more transparent sounds extending the guitar&rsquo
- s range beyond traditional humbucker voices. These features allow rapid shifts between aggressive high-output tones and cleaner more dynamic textures all without slowing you down or relying on external switching. Built for speed and stability A roasted maple neck provides a fast stable feel designed for precision playing and consistent performance. The 16-inch fingerboard radius and jumbo frets support low action wide bends and accurate intonation across the full range of the neck. Locking tuners improve tuning stability and speed up string changes while the modern tremolo offers expressive pitch control with reliable return to pitch. Together these features create a dependable platform for guitarists that value precision. Specifications Product Name: Sterling Richardson Kokiri Forest Product Code: ST-RICHARDSON-KFR-R2-B Body Model: RICHARDSON6 Body wood: Alder with poplar burl veneer top Finish: Kokiri Forest Neck & Fretboard Neck wood: Roasted maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Neck radius: 16 inches Scale length: 25.5 inches Number of frets: 24 jumbo Neck width: 42mm at nut 57mm at last fret Inlays: White dot markers Neck attachment: 5-bolt pattern Truss rod: Dual action Hardware & Electronics Bridge: Modern tremolo Tuners: Locking Pickups: Sterling by Music Man-designed JR humbuckers Controls: 1 push-push volume boost 1 push-push coil-split tone Switching: 3-way pickup selector Strings: Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky