Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster is one of Fender's most specialized classic-rock signatures, built around Blackmore's distinctive high-speed, scallop-friendly playing preferences. The scalloped fingerboard and unusual pickup and control choices are the real story here, because they make the guitar feel fundamentally different from a normal Strat even before amplification enters the picture. On the used market, originality counts sharply, especially around the neck and electronics, since the whole value is tied to the signature functionality. It is a very specific tool, and that specificity keeps the buyer pool smaller but more committed.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,050 and $1,450; anything under $1,025 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This model rarely comes to market at ~4/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~13% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The closest sibling: same scalloped-vintage brief, useful price and spec comparison between the two.
Vintage-spec Strat without the scalloped board: period-correct construction for players who don't require the modification.
Master-built step up: the natural destination for buyers who have outgrown production-line scalloped builds.
For Sale (18 listings)
Unknown seller • 1986
1986 Fender Stratocaster '72 Vintage Reissue ST72-65 Ritchie Blackmore-Spec w/ Scalloped Board, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,440
Excellent
Music Go Round Elk Grove
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster 6-String
$1,200
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1995
1995 Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster ST72-145RB Olympic White, Near-Mint, Japan MIJ
$2,250
Mint
Eric's Gear Outlet • 2024
2024 Fender Ritchie Blackmore Artist Series Signature Stratocaster 2009 - Present - Olympic White
$1,150
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
Ritchie Blackmore (MIJ) Traditional 70s Stratocaster
$1,300
Excellent
hearandwear • 2019
2019 Fender Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster Olympic White w/ Hardshell Case
$950
Very Good
School of Cool • 2012
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster 2012 - weiss
$995
Excellent
Pat´s Guitars • 2009
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster 2009 - Olympic White
$1,521
Good
Pat´s Guitars • 2009
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster 2009 - Olympic White
$1,446
Good
Jimbo's Guitar collection • 1997
Fender Fender ST-175 RB Ritchie Blackmore Custom Shop Stratocaster 1997-2000 - Artic white
$6,000
Excellent
Pat´s Guitars • 2011
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Signature Stratocaster 2011 - Olympic White
$1,444
Good
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster Olympic White Scalloped Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,520
Mint
Vincent's Gear Bazaar • 2021
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Artist Series Signature Stratocaster 2021 Olympic White
$1,100
Excellent
Pronorte Sonido
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster (B-Stock)
$1,459
Good
Jiri's Gear Locker • 2013
Fender Custom Shop Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Stratocaster 2013 - 2014 - Black
$8,022
Very Good
Paradise Music
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Artist Series Signature Stratocaster - Olympic White
$1,300
Excellent
Personal Gear • 2009
Fender Ritchie Blackmore Artist Series Signature Stratocaster 2009
$1,569
Excellent
Guitar Sauce Italy
Fender Stratocaster Ritchie Blackmore Made In Mexico (Cod.1864UG)
$1,979
Good