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 Mid '60s Telecaster® features your choice of alder or ash body paired with a maple neck and maple or rosewood fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. Choose between a classic maple cap fingerboard or rich rosewood fingerboard to match your playing style and aesthetic preference. The authentic mid '60s “C”-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 mid '60s spec'd pickups capture the bright, cutting tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles offers authentic '60s twang, 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
Ash Body
Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Round-Laminated Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
Mid '60s "C"-Shaped Neck
Vintage-Style Mid '60s Pickups
Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles
Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Era-Correct Details
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Ash
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
Headstock: Telecaster®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Mid '60s "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Frets: 21 (Vintage Tall)
Nut: Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Aged-White Pearloid Dots
Side Dots: White
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SS
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Tele®
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Tele®
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade (1: Bridge, 2: Bridge & Neck, 3: Neck)
Hardware
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Threaded Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
Tuners: Fender® Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
Pickup Covers: Neck (Chrome), Bridge (Black)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
String Trees: Butterfly
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042)
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style