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 Late '50s Telecaster® features an ash or alder body paired with a 1-piece maple neck and maple fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic late '50s “V”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, two meticulously crafted vintage-style late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, cutting tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles offers authentic '50s twang while vintage-style appointments deliver classic aesthetics and period-correct tuning machines provide superior tuning precision.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
Features
Vintage-inspired late-'50s Telecaster delivers classic twang and direct response
Ash body (Butterscotch Blonde) adds snap and high-end clarity
Alder body (Sherwood Green, Dakota Red) offers balanced tonal response
One-piece maple neck delivers brightness and vintage-style stability
Late-'50s V profile provides substantial, period-correct feel
7.25" radius with vintage-tall frets recreates classic Fender playability
Vintage-style single-coil pickups deliver bright Tele twang and clarity
3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles adds classic Tele resonance
Vintage-style tuners provide reliable tuning stability
Deluxe gig bag included
Specifications:
Body
Body style: Telecaster
Body wood: Ash (Butterscotch Blonde), alder (Dakota Red, Sherwood Green Metallic)
Body finish: Gloss polyester
Neck
Neck wood: 1-piece maple
Neck profile: Late '50s V
Neck finish: Gloss urethane
Scale length: 25.5"
Neck construction: 4-bolt
Fingerboard
Fingerboard wood: Maple
Fingerboard radius: 7.25"
Number of frets: 21
Inlays: Black dots
Hardware
Bridge: 3-saddle vintage-style Tele with barrel steel saddles
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1.65"
Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style
Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
Pickup configuration: SS
Bridge pickup: Vintage-style late '50s single-coil Tele
Neck pickup: Vintage-style late '50s single-coil Tele
Controls: Master volume, master tone
Switching: 3-position blade
Other
Case: Deluxe gig bag