This lightweight 1973 Fender Stratocaster in Olympic White embodies everything vintage guitar enthusiasts seek in a classic instrument. Originally finished in a rich Olympic White cellulose lacquer, the guitar's color has gracefully aged to a beautiful vintage white through natural yellowing, a hallmark of decades of exposure to light and air. The finish exhibits lovely weather checking, with delicate cracks and patterns that give the instrument a distinct character and unmistakable aura. Paired with its original case, this Stratocaster captures the essence of a well-loved and preserved piece of musical history, ready to evoke its storied past with every note played.

Guitarists who famously played early seventies strats like this one are: Richie Blackmore, Billy Corgan, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Mick Mars

Stratocasters from this era hold a special connection to legends like our favorite Ritchie Blackmore, who wielded similarly lightweight and resonant models to shape the sound of rock music in the '70s and beyond. Blackmore, the virtuoso behind Deep Purple and Rainbow, famously favored Fender Stratocasters with distinctive sounds and exceptional playability. Known for using guitars with meticulously chosen features, his preference for lightly built Strats amplified the instrument’s naturally responsive tone. This particular 1973 Stratocaster, with its aged Olympic White finish, echoes the heritage of guitars that shaped iconic riffs and immortal solos, evoking the golden age of classic rock. Comes with a non original aftermarket tweedcase.