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 Stratocaster® features an 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 “D”-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 late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, singing 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.

General

Series: Vintera® III

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: 3-Color Sunburst

Country Of Origin: MX

Neck

Headstock: Stratocaster®

Neck Material: 1-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: 1.650" (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

Body Material: Alder

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), PN 0730250403

Tremolo Arm: Screw-In

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style

Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®

Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®

Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '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 and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Accessories

Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench