🔥  Richie Kotzen’s 1985 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 – Serial #0121
🎸 The Guitar That Helped Shape a Legend – As Heard on Mr. Big’s “Shine”

This is deep Richie Kotzen history — the guitar that was literally there at the beginning.

Richie’s personal 1985 PRS Custom 24 with  bird inlay fret markers , serial number (5)  0121, finished in a now-faded Royal Blue. When it was new, this guitar had a vibrant blue hue — but after nearly 40 years of studio time, live gigs, and worldwide touring, it’s mellowed into a tone-rich, battle-worn icon.

📌 Purchased for Richie by his father when he was just 15 years old
📀 Most notably used on Mr. Big’s “Shine” off the 2001 album Actual Size
🎨 Original Royal Blue finish – now naturally faded with age and tone character
🔒 Comes with original PRS hardshell case
🛠️ Includes original tremolo arm and warranty card

This guitar isn’t just collectible — it’s a core part of Richie’s journey. From his teenage beginnings to major label success and charting songs, this axe was there for all of it.

⚡ The early PRS guitars from 1985 and prior are already rare, but finding one with this kind of story?
Forget it — this is a forever piece.