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Have you ever felt like you just need a little more, but not quite there yet? Perhaps you wished you could play fast phrases as cleanly as Ritchie Blackmore, or that your vibrato wasn't long enough to fully express the nuances, or that you felt you'd hit a wall with a regular Stratocaster?

What you're looking for is a guitar that combines the exhilarating feel of a Stratocaster with the freedom of expression it offers. Not just a high-end model, but a guitar that will take your playing to the next level.

The ST72-145RB Ritchie Blackmore Model. Featuring Ritchie's iconic large headstock and a scalloped fretboard that gradually deepens in pitch. Experience a level of control you can't get with a regular Stratocaster: effortless bending and smooth, responsive vibrato. Furthermore, the Seymour Duncan SSL-4 (front/rear) pickup configuration produces a mellow, high-quality midrange with the fullness of a P-90.

The gradual scalloping maintains control at the lower frets while increasing expressiveness towards the higher frets—a truly musical design. The SSL-4's rich midrange, its ability to maintain its shape even when distorted, and its thick, forward-projecting single notes make it not only a perfect replica of Ritchie Blackmore's tone, but also an excellent match for slow blues and emotionally charged playing. It's said that 90% of players who try it won't want to switch guitars, creating an incredibly immersive experience.

Are you looking for a guitar that lets you play fast solos more cleanly? A guitar that lets you execute vibrato and bends with ease? A guitar that offers an exhilarating feeling unlike any other Stratocaster? A guitar that, while rooted in Ritchie Blackmore's world, also has the versatility to suit the blues? If any of these apply to you, then the ST72-145RB is definitely yours.

This isn't just any Ritchie Blackmore model. This is an expressive guitar that instantly translates your nuances into sound the moment you strum it. If you want to move beyond a regular Stratocaster, there's no reason to hesitate. To avoid regret, please try this guitar for yourself.

【SPEC】
BODY: Alder
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
P.U: Seymour Duncan SSL-4
WEIGHT: 3.6kg
NUTWIDETH: 42mm
W/Softcase

*Thoroughly adjusted by our store. Comes with a reliable 5-year adjustment warranty.
*Please feel free to contact our staff for product details.

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Please note that all items are for sale in our Tokyo store.
There is a chance they might be sold out. All items are shipped tracked and insured. All import duties or customs fees are the buyers responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country. If you have any questions please ask.

Listeda month ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • ST-72 RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster MIJ
Categories
Year
  • 1990's
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Artist
  • Ritchie Blackmore
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Series
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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