USED FENDER JAPAN (-2015) / ST72-145RB OWT Ritchie Blackmore Signature Model [20]

A '72-style Stratocaster—essentially Richie Blackmore's trademark guitar.
Featuring a slim grip and Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickups, this is the Fender Japan ST72-145RB.
It features an alder body, a maple neck, and a scalloped rosewood fingerboard that widens and deepens from the 6th string to the 1st string; it has a 648 mm (25.5") scale length, an 184 mm (7.25") radius / approx. 41mm nut; pickups: Seymour Duncan SSL-4 × 2 (center is dummy); 1 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector; die-cast saddles and F-key tuners.
With its striking large headstock, white and black hardware, and a signature print on the tip of the headstock, this is a model that fans will drool over.

There is a wood crack extending from the neck joint beneath the pickguard toward the front pickup cavity.
There is a small crack in the finish at the neck joint, and the hardware shows some dulling and minor rust.
There are minor scratches and small dents throughout the instrument.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor imperfections, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: MIJ P026367
Year of Manufacture: 1993–1994
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Non-genuine soft case
Accessories: Arm, strap lock pin
Weight: 3.64 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playable conditions
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 41.6 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.1 mm
Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: D'Addario EXL110 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string action adjustment, electronics repair, and fret leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were measured by our staff during setup; these values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we do not guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind piece, and we list it simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.