Fender ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster CIJ - Olympic White - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

$2,100.00 $2,272.00

Fender ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster

Olympic White

Serial: P051166

Comes in Original Fender Case w Tremelo Arm


$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!



Fender Japan ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster  

Circa 1999 – Near-Mint Olympic White Unicorn


Stop everything. This is the one Blackmore devotees dream about but almost never see: a late-’90s Fender Japan ST72-145RB in flawless Olympic White with the legendary deeply scalloped neck. And yes, it’s super cool.


Condition is ridiculous: blinding, factory-fresh Olympic White poly that still looks like it was shot yesterday—no yellowing, no checking, no arm wear, no pickguard rash, no headstock scars. The only imperfection on the entire guitar is one microscopic 3 mm ding on the lower edge (see pics). That’s it. Frets are 100 % original, in phenomenal shape and shine like a mirror. The rosewood scallop is so clean you’d swear it’s never been played. Spaghetti logo pristine, chrome sparkling, even the original trem arm is still in the bag.


This is the authentic Ritchie Blackmore model, built by Dyna Gakki when they were absolutely on fire:

- Deeply scalloped rosewood board (frets 17–21 are full-on trenches for those endless, singing bends)

- Big ’70s headstock with bullet truss rod

- U.S.-spec hand-wound staggered-pole pickups that deliver pure “Burn,” “Highway Star,” and “Lazy” mayhem

- Graduated volume knob wiring – roll it back and the bridge stays viciously ice-picky

- Vintage 7.25" radius, vintage-tall frets, correct ’70s “F” tuners


Tone? Razor-edged Strat snarl with that unmistakable mid-’70s Blackmore bark—quacky, aggressive, harmonically explosive, and scary articulate. The scalloped neck turns grown adults into speed-bending lunatics; notes leap off the board and vibrato feels limitless.


Just received a full pro setup: 10-46 strings, buttery-low action, laser-perfect intonation, and a trem that floats and returns like it’s on rails. Ships in the original Fender Japan gig bag with hang tags still attached.


Olympic White ST72-145RB examples were produced in tiny numbers compared to the sunburst models, and finding one this clean in 2025 is basically a statistical miracle. Most have been thrashed, refinished, or turned cream over the decades. This one is the exception—the closet queen you thought only existed in old Japanese catalogs.


One tiny ding away from dead-mint, and that tiny ding is the only reason it’s not priced in the stratosphere.


If you’ve been hunting the ultimate no-compromise Blackmore Strat that looks, plays, and sounds brand-new, your search ends here. This isn’t just a guitar—it’s a time machine wearing a white tuxedo.


Serious buyers only. It’ll be gone before you finish the solo in “Smoke on the Water.” Message now and claim your white whale.


The Fender Japan ST71-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster features two high-output Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil pickups and a unique wiring scheme that uses a non-active middle "dummy" pickup and a 3-way pickup selector switch. PickupsThe guitar uses only two active pickups: 

  • Neck Pickup: A Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil.
  • Bridge Pickup: A reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RW/RP) Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil. This RW/RP configuration provides hum cancellation when both the neck and bridge pickups are used together.
  • Middle Pickup: A non-active "dummy" pickup is installed (mounted flush with the pickguard) purely for aesthetic replication of Blackmore's personal guitar and is not part of the circuit. 

These pickups have 1/4-inch diameter Alnico 5 magnets, delivering more than double the power of a standard single-coil and a robust tone with pronounced upper-midrange harmonics. Wiring and ControlsThe wiring is modified from a standard Stratocaster setup to accommodate the three-way switching and dummy coil: 

  • Switching: A 3-position blade switch selects between the two active pickups.
    • Position 1: Bridge pickup only.
    • Position 2: Bridge and Neck pickups together (hum-canceling due to RW/RP configuration).
    • Position 3: Neck pickup only.
  • Controls: The guitar has three black plastic knobs:
    • Master Volume.
    • Tone 1: Controls the Neck and Middle (inactive) pickups.
    • Tone 2: Controls the Bridge pickup. 

This configuration gives the player the essential neck, bridge, and combined neck/bridge tones that Ritchie Blackmore utilized, while the dummy coil provides an authentic visual appearance and potentially some passive tone-shaping properties (though primarily inactive). 


The Fender Ritchie Blackmore ST72-145RB is a Japanese-made Stratocaster with an alder body, maple neck with a slender "C" profile, and a graduated scalloped rosewood fretboard. The guitar has a 70s-style synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style "F" stamp tuners, and is finished in Olympic White. 


Body

  • Body Material: Alder
  • Finish: Olympic White
  • Tremolo: 70s Vintage Style Die-Cast Tremolo
  • Tuners: Fender/Schaller Vintage 70's "F" Style
  • Bridge Plate: 3-bolt with "F" stamp
  • Neck Plate: 3-bolt with "Fender Japan" stamp
  • String Tree: #2, Wing type 

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Slender "C" profile
  • Fretboard: Rosewood with graduated scalloping
  • Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: 21, vintage-style
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut: Graphite, 42mm (1.650") wide
  • Truss Rod: Bullet 

Electronics

  • Pickups:
    • Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" SSL-4 (Bridge)
    • Non-functional dummy pickup (Middle)
    • Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" SSL-4 (Neck)
  • Controls:
    • Master Volume
    • Tone 1 (Neck)
    • Tone 2 (Bridge)
  • Switch: 3-Position Blade
  • Configuration: S(S)S (Bridge, Neck+Bridge, Neck)



This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned, but no matter what they come looking and shining like new with no divots.


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.

Fender ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster

Olympic White

Serial: P051166

Comes in Original Fender Case w Tremelo Arm


$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!



Fender Japan ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster  

Circa 1999 – Near-Mint Olympic White Unicorn


Stop everything. This is the one Blackmore devotees dream about but almost never see: a late-’90s Fender Japan ST72-145RB in flawless Olympic White with the legendary deeply scalloped neck. And yes, it’s super cool.


Condition is ridiculous: blinding, factory-fresh Olympic White poly that still looks like it was shot yesterday—no yellowing, no checking, no arm wear, no pickguard rash, no headstock scars. The only imperfection on the entire guitar is one microscopic 3 mm ding on the lower edge (see pics). That’s it. Frets are 100 % original, in phenomenal shape and shine like a mirror. The rosewood scallop is so clean you’d swear it’s never been played. Spaghetti logo pristine, chrome sparkling, even the original trem arm is still in the bag.


This is the authentic Ritchie Blackmore model, built by Dyna Gakki when they were absolutely on fire:

- Deeply scalloped rosewood board (frets 17–21 are full-on trenches for those endless, singing bends)

- Big ’70s headstock with bullet truss rod

- U.S.-spec hand-wound staggered-pole pickups that deliver pure “Burn,” “Highway Star,” and “Lazy” mayhem

- Graduated volume knob wiring – roll it back and the bridge stays viciously ice-picky

- Vintage 7.25" radius, vintage-tall frets, correct ’70s “F” tuners


Tone? Razor-edged Strat snarl with that unmistakable mid-’70s Blackmore bark—quacky, aggressive, harmonically explosive, and scary articulate. The scalloped neck turns grown adults into speed-bending lunatics; notes leap off the board and vibrato feels limitless.


Just received a full pro setup: 10-46 strings, buttery-low action, laser-perfect intonation, and a trem that floats and returns like it’s on rails. Ships in the original Fender Japan gig bag with hang tags still attached.


Olympic White ST72-145RB examples were produced in tiny numbers compared to the sunburst models, and finding one this clean in 2025 is basically a statistical miracle. Most have been thrashed, refinished, or turned cream over the decades. This one is the exception—the closet queen you thought only existed in old Japanese catalogs.


One tiny ding away from dead-mint, and that tiny ding is the only reason it’s not priced in the stratosphere.


If you’ve been hunting the ultimate no-compromise Blackmore Strat that looks, plays, and sounds brand-new, your search ends here. This isn’t just a guitar—it’s a time machine wearing a white tuxedo.


Serious buyers only. It’ll be gone before you finish the solo in “Smoke on the Water.” Message now and claim your white whale.


The Fender Japan ST71-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster features two high-output Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil pickups and a unique wiring scheme that uses a non-active middle "dummy" pickup and a 3-way pickup selector switch. PickupsThe guitar uses only two active pickups: 

  • Neck Pickup: A Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil.
  • Bridge Pickup: A reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RW/RP) Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 single-coil. This RW/RP configuration provides hum cancellation when both the neck and bridge pickups are used together.
  • Middle Pickup: A non-active "dummy" pickup is installed (mounted flush with the pickguard) purely for aesthetic replication of Blackmore's personal guitar and is not part of the circuit. 

These pickups have 1/4-inch diameter Alnico 5 magnets, delivering more than double the power of a standard single-coil and a robust tone with pronounced upper-midrange harmonics. Wiring and ControlsThe wiring is modified from a standard Stratocaster setup to accommodate the three-way switching and dummy coil: 

  • Switching: A 3-position blade switch selects between the two active pickups.
    • Position 1: Bridge pickup only.
    • Position 2: Bridge and Neck pickups together (hum-canceling due to RW/RP configuration).
    • Position 3: Neck pickup only.
  • Controls: The guitar has three black plastic knobs:
    • Master Volume.
    • Tone 1: Controls the Neck and Middle (inactive) pickups.
    • Tone 2: Controls the Bridge pickup. 

This configuration gives the player the essential neck, bridge, and combined neck/bridge tones that Ritchie Blackmore utilized, while the dummy coil provides an authentic visual appearance and potentially some passive tone-shaping properties (though primarily inactive). 


The Fender Ritchie Blackmore ST72-145RB is a Japanese-made Stratocaster with an alder body, maple neck with a slender "C" profile, and a graduated scalloped rosewood fretboard. The guitar has a 70s-style synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style "F" stamp tuners, and is finished in Olympic White. 


Body

  • Body Material: Alder
  • Finish: Olympic White
  • Tremolo: 70s Vintage Style Die-Cast Tremolo
  • Tuners: Fender/Schaller Vintage 70's "F" Style
  • Bridge Plate: 3-bolt with "F" stamp
  • Neck Plate: 3-bolt with "Fender Japan" stamp
  • String Tree: #2, Wing type 

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Slender "C" profile
  • Fretboard: Rosewood with graduated scalloping
  • Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: 21, vintage-style
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut: Graphite, 42mm (1.650") wide
  • Truss Rod: Bullet 

Electronics

  • Pickups:
    • Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" SSL-4 (Bridge)
    • Non-functional dummy pickup (Middle)
    • Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" SSL-4 (Neck)
  • Controls:
    • Master Volume
    • Tone 1 (Neck)
    • Tone 2 (Bridge)
  • Switch: 3-Position Blade
  • Configuration: S(S)S (Bridge, Neck+Bridge, Neck)



This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned, but no matter what they come looking and shining like new with no divots.


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.