Fender Ritchie Blackmore Strat

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Fender Ritchie Blackmore Strat

Fender

Ritchie Blackmore Strat

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Product Info

Article Number: 124413
Brand: Fender
Model: Ritchie Blackmore Strat
Price: $1,538.90

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This Ritchie Blackmore Strat is a focused instrument, built for nailing that classic, aggressive rock tone. The scalloped fretboard is a real signature touch, and the Seymour Duncan pickups provide plenty of bite. It's ideal for players chasing Blackmore's sound and appreciate a more vintage feel, but don't need a million different pickup combinations.

Product Description

  • Fender Ritchie Blackmore Strat
  • Electric Guitar
  • Ritchie Blackmore Artist Series Signature Model
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: scalloped rosewood
  • 21 Vintage-style frets
  • Neck Profile: U
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 (neck) single coil
  • Non-Active "Dummy" (middle) and Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 (bridge) single coil
  • Vintage-style synchronised tremolo
  • Colour: Olympic White
  • Incl. Deluxe gig bag
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for Blackmore’s signature tone.
  • • Scalloped rosewood fretboard offers unique feel and facilitates effortless bends.
  • • Seymour Duncan SSL-4 pickups deliver authentic vintage Strat tone with increased output.
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable 'U' profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
CONS
  • • The shorter 648mm scale length might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
  • • Olympic White finish is prone to showing every little scratch and imperfection.
  • • Limited pickup switching options restrict versatility compared to standard Strats.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Scalloped Rosewood
Pickups Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Flat SSL-4 Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21 Vintage-style
Bridge Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
Weight 8.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It creates a unique, almost 'worn-in' feel, allowing for easier bending and vibrato, but takes some getting used to if you’re unfamiliar with scalloped boards.
They're voiced to replicate vintage Strat pickups but feature slightly increased output for a more aggressive tone, which is characteristic of Blackmore’s style.
It's a vintage-style tremolo, so it will require occasional tuning stability checks, especially with aggressive use, but it's generally manageable.

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