1997 Fender ST-175RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster, Set Neck, Lace Sensor Gold, Scalloped

Name: 1997 Fender ST-175RB Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster, Set Neck, Lace Sensor Gold, Scalloped
Brand: imima
Price: 3599.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$3,599.00 USD

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1997-2000 Fender Japan ST-175RB Ritchie Blackmore signature model in Olympic White (OWH). One of the rarest Stratocasters, featuring a set neck and unique pickup configuration.

Factory Schaller M6 locking tuners, Fender Lace Sensor Gold pickups with 3-way switch, Dunlop Straplocks, and scalloped fretboard.

100% fully functional without issue.

Set up with D'Addario 10-46 strings, playing well up and down the neck with proper intonation.

Includes original Fender Japan Custom Gig Case.

Specifications

- Poly finish
- Light ash body
- Maple neck with slab rosewood fretboard
- 25.5” scale
- 250mm radius (9.84")
- Oval “C” neck profile
- Nut measures 1.680"
- Depth measures .845” at the first fret, and .926” at the twelfth
- Schaller M6 locking tuners
- Dunlop Straplock
- Fender Gold Lace Sensor pickups x2
- 7.42lbs

Condition

Cosmetically the 26+ year old instrument is in very good shape, with various minor dings, chips, scratches, and superficial finish wear commensurate with age. Chrome hardware has minor patina. Pickguard has pick markings from play. Chips/dings on headstock edges and side body contours.

Frets have little wear, and have been professionally re-glued in place (due to lifting in the center), leveled, and dressed by Portland Fretworks. No buzzing or fretting out, and have ample height left. Minor finish chip on fretboard edge at third fret, treble side. Nut fill repair in "G" slot. Back of the neck is clean with no dings.

Modifications

- Previous owner: pickguard and cavity shielded, 3-way switch replaced, string tree added
- Frets glued, leveled, and dressed (at Portland Fretworks)
- Wiring repaired/cleaned up
- Pickups replaced (period correct USA Fender Lace Sensor Gold with recessed logo)
- Switch tip and knobs replaced (period correct CIJ Fender Japan)
- New OEM vibrato spring back plate

Return Policy

All instruments are sold as-described and cannot be returned unless they arrive in a condition different from how it was described and/or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and accessories.