{"product_id":"1974-stratocaster-ash-maple","title":"Fender 1974 Stratocaster Ash \/ Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003e“I want that intense, cutting attack—unique to ’70s Stratocasters—that slices through the ensemble, along with a thick, punchy drive tone that really pushes forward.” But you don’t want to end up with a guitar that’s just heavy without projecting, do you? If you’re going to get one, aren’t you looking for a guitar with the authentic look and sound that evokes Richie Blackmore’s legendary performances?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn April 1974, the legendary California Jam festival sent a crowd of over 200,000 people into a frenzy. That natural-finish Stratocaster with a maple fingerboard—the one Richie Blackmore wielded on stage, shaking the world with his fierce whammy bar work and sharp riffs—remains an eternal symbol that continues to stir the souls of hard rock fans.First introduced as a custom color in 1972, the “Natural” finish combines ruggedness with elegance, showcasing the raw power of the wood grain, and has consistently enjoyed high popularity in the vintage market. However, opportunities to find a well-played, battle-tested specimen that captures the spirit of that era and features perfectly aged wood are becoming increasingly rare with each passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis vintage guitar embodies the look that symbolizes the golden age of ’70s hard rock and has achieved exceptional tonal characteristics after 50 years of aging. A 1974 Fender Stratocaster Ash\/Maple Natural that evokes the legendary performances of California Jam. It encapsulates the iconic mechanics of the mid-’70s and the overwhelming tonal qualities woven from ash and maple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is crafted from high-quality, dense ash. It masterfully balances the explosive, powerful attack characteristic of ’70s picking, tight low-midrange that firmly supports the low end, and piercingly bright highs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf a century of aging has allowed the moisture to fully dissipate from the wood, giving the overall sound a three-dimensional depth. The wide dynamic range—rich in mellow harmonics rather than merely hard—exudes a robust presence that never gets lost, even when heavily distorted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt features a slim neck profile that feels like it’s molded to your hand. Even players with smaller hands can grip it comfortably, allowing for effortless control—whether executing rapid position changes, playing the fluid arpeggios characteristic of Richie’s style, or performing expressive bends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to the striking large headstock, black modern logo, and F-Key tuners, it features a 3-point locking joint with built-in Micro-Tilt, allowing for instant neck angle adjustment with an Allen wrench. It boasts not only a powerful visual presence but also excellent maintainability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe natural finish showcases the beauty of the wood grain to the fullest. When bathed in stage lights, it shimmers like gold, vividly evoking the scene of that 1974 on-stage performance the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust like the legendary performance at the California Jam, this 1974 model features the iconic combination of natural and maple finishes. For players with a passionate rock spirit who say, “I want to experience that legendary tone played by Ritchie Blackmore with my own hands,” or “I’m looking for a vintage Strat that can dominate the ensemble when plugged directly into an amp—from hard rock rhythm to lead,” this is the one guitar you’ll never want to part with.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe memories of the California Jam come flooding back the moment you plug into a Marshall and strum a single chord. Experience for yourself the breathtaking ash tone unleashed by 50 years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e[SPEC] \u003cbr\u003eBODY: Ash \u003cbr\u003eNECK: Maple \u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD: Maple \u003cbr\u003eP.U.: Original Single Coil (Gray Bobbin) \u003cbr\u003eWEIGHT: 4.27 kg \u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH: 41.4 mm \u003cbr\u003ew\/ Original Hard Case \u003cbr\u003eLong Scale Neck\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e[Repair\/Modification History \/ Replaced Parts \/ Cosmetic Condition, etc.] \u003cbr\u003e*As this is a used\/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection. \u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware of this in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Thoroughly adjusted by our shop and comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for your peace of mind.  \u003cbr\u003e*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item.  \u003cbr\u003e*We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact: Matsui\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_NbMsAGql24?si=lapDvJ4V6y_JUZhr\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68249963692269,"sku":"32058","price":550000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/th_IMG_4735_438fef8f-3812-4174-9902-d422376b3d36.jpg?v=1794300384","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/1974-stratocaster-ash-maple","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}