Ronnie James Dio Appraisal

Ronnie James Dio Autographed Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar

This is a full-sized S-style electric guitar featuring a black solid-body finish and a white three-ply pickguard. The guitar is constructed with a rosewood fretboard featuring pearloid dot inlays and a maple neck. It is equipped with a standard triple single-coil pickup configuration, a five-way selector switch, one volume knob, and two tone knobs, all in white plastic finishes. The bridge is a six-saddle vintage-style tremolo system in chrome. The most significant feature is the bold, black ink signature by legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio located on the upper portion of the pickguard. Additionally, the body features a white graphic decal near the bottom edge. The item is accompanied by a formal Certificate of Authenticity (COA) dated May 11, 2007, from Cleveland, Ohio, which includes a photograph of Dio and a matching serial/hologram sticker. The guitar appears to be in very good cosmetic condition with no visible chips or major scratches on the body. While the guitar serves primarily as a memorabilia piece, its construction reflects standard entry-to-mid-level craftsmanship typical of late 20th to early 21st-century production models used for signings. The signature is clear, legible, and well-positioned for display purposes.