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STRATOCASTER: SPECS AND SERIES

Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster (1/1997-12/2004)

ST72-145RB

JAPAN (EXPORT/DOMESTIC)

MODEL NUMBER AND CODE
025-8400-(505): Export Model, 1997 Only, Limited Edition Series, 383 were made
ST72-145RB: Domestic Model, 1997-2004, Craft Premium Series
 
BODY
Body Material: Alder (Domestic Model); Basswood (Export Model)
Body Shape: Stratocaster
 
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Oval Type
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Custom Scalloped)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” (184 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Nut: Black
Nut Width: 1.6875” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots, Narrow Spacing
Truss Rod: Bullet
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Micro Tilt
Made/Crafted in Japan Decal, Serial Number
 
HEADSTOCK
Type: Large
Logo: Black CBS Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", Signature
Other Decals, back: None
 
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan “Quarter Pound” SSL-4 Strat Pickup
Middle Pickup: None, Dummy cover in Mid position
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan “Quarter Pound” SSL-4 Strat Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Bridge)
Switching: 3-Position Blade
Configuration: S(S)S
 
HARDWARE
Bridge: 70’s Vintage Style Die-Cast Tremolo
Saddles: Die-Cast CBS Vintage Style
Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Vintage 70’s "F" Style
String Tree: #2, Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply White, 11 Holes (config. modern)
Control Knobs: Black
Switch Tip: Black
Tremolo Arm Tip: Black
Pickup covers: Black Covers (neck and bridge only)
Neck Plate: 3-Bolt, "F", "FENDER JAPAN"
 
COLORS
(505) Olympic White
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009 to .042
Jim Dunlop Recessed Strap Locks
 
ACCESSORIES
Less case (Export Model)
Custom Gig Bag (Domestic Model)
 
COMMENTS
A few early models had pickup covers with "Seymour Duncan" logo
The only difference between "export" Blackmore Stratocaster and "domestic" ST72-145RB was the body: basswood on export models, alder on domestic models
 
FENDER SAYS
Replicated from the instrument played during his Deep Purple career, this Stratocaster is now available with all Ritchie's personal custom touches: distinctive oversized vintage headstock, unique partially scalloped fretboard and no middle pickup (cover only!), Basswood [or alder for Japanese domestic market] body, two Seymour Duncan "Quarter Pound" pickups, '70s style tremolo.
ENG: Ritchie Blackmore and the Stratocaster
​ITA: Le Stratocaster dedicate a Ritchie Blackmore

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