The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
The Vintera® III Early '60s Stratocaster® features an alder body paired with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic early '60s “C”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience that feels natural in your hands, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, three meticulously crafted vintage-style early '60s single-coil pickups capture the bright, chimey tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo system provides effortless pitch manipulation, while period-correct vintage-style tuning machines deliver authentic looks with superior tuning precision.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
Features
Vintage-inspired Stratocaster faithfully captures the tone, feel and aesthetic details of early-'60s designs
Alder body provides balanced response with clear highs, present mids and tight lows
Maple neck with early-’60s C profile offers a smooth, familiar playing feel
Round-laminated rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and a softer, more expressive attack
7.25”-radius fingerboard recreates authentic vintage curvature and feel
Vintage-tall frets balance classic feel with modern playability and control
Vintage-style early-’60s single-coil pickups deliver bright, chimey Strat tone
5-way switching provides a wide range of classic Strat sounds
Vintage-style synchronized tremolo enables smooth, expressive pitch control
Vintage-style tuning machines provide period-correct look with reliable stability
Clay dot inlays complete an authentic early ’60s Strat aesthetic
Deluxe gig bag protects guitar during transport and storage
Specifications
Body
Body style: Stratocaster
Body wood: Alder
Body finish: Gloss polyester
Neck
Neck profile: Early '60s C
Neck wood: Maple
Neck finish: Gloss urethane
Scale length: 25.5"
Neck construction: 4-bolt
Fingerboard
Fingerboard wood: Round-laminated rosewood
Fingerboard radius: 7.25"
Number of frets: 21
Inlays: Clay dots
Hardware
Bridge: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1.65"
Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style
Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
Pickup configuration: SSS
Bridge pickup: Vintage-style early-'60s single-coil Strat
Middle pickup: Vintage-style early-'60s single-coil Strat
Neck pickup: Vintage-style early-'60s single-coil Strat
Controls: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
Switching: 5-position blade
Other
Case: Deluxe gig bag