This instrument, featuring an alder body and a one-piece maple neck, provides that signature Fender sound: punchy and crystal-clear. The authentic late-’50s "D"-shaped neck profile offers an immediately familiar playing experience that fits the hand perfectly, while the 7.25-inch radius fingerboard with vintage-style tall frets ensures supreme comfort and exceptional feel. At the heart of this instrument, three meticulously crafted, late-’50s-spec pickups deliver the clear, melodic tones that established Fender’s reputation during this pivotal era. The synchronized tremolo system allows for effortless pitch bending, while the vintage-style tuning machines provide an authentic look and exceptional precision.
Immerse yourself in the authentic spirit and legendary sound of the Vintera© III, where every detail tells a story.
Technical Specifications
General
Series: Vintera© III
Orientation: Right-Hand
Country of Origin: Mexico
Case: Deluxe Gig Bag Included
Neck
Headstock: Stratocaster©
Neck Material: One-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Late '50s "D"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster©
Body Style: Solid Body
Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Pickup Covers: Parchment
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Switch Tip: Parchment
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender© Vintage-Style
String Trees: Butterfly
Strings: Fender© USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Strat©
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Strat©
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Strat©
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge