1997 Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster ST71-140YM Daphne Blue – Rare Color!

For Sale: 1997 Fender Japan Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster ST71-140YM Daphne Blue | Rare Finish | OHSC

Up for sale is a very rare 1997 Fender Japan Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster ST71-140YM in Daphne Blue—an incredibly hard-to-find color for this model, especially with the natural fading that gives it a unique Seafoam Green hue over time. This guitar includes its original hard-shell case and is in excellent condition, both cosmetically and functionally.

Condition:

• Excellent – 9/10 overall
• Light scratches and a few small dings from use
• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues
• Straight neck with original frets showing no wear
• Professionally set up with low action and spot-on intonation
• 100% original components

Specs:

• Serial Number: O010619
• Neck Profile: C Shape
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Pickups: DiMarzio YJM (neck & bridge), Fender ST-Vintage (middle)
• Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz

What’s Included:

• Original hard-shell case
• Guitar as shown in detailed, actual photos (no stock images)

This guitar is a standout piece for any Yngwie Malmsteen fan or vintage Fender Japan collector. The Daphne Blue finish—already rare—has aged beautifully into a faded Seafoam tone, giving it a one-of-a-kind visual appeal to match its incredible tone and feel.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?
With over 17 years of experience selling high-quality guitars both locally in Salt Lake City and online, we stand behind every instrument we offer. All guitars are meticulously inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier to ensure they arrive stage-ready.

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Thanks for checking out this 1997 Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster ST71-140YM. Rare, clean, and collector-worthy—don’t miss your chance to own this unique piece of Fender history.

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Jerald
Guitar Chimp