If you’re into that classic Tele thing—the snap, the bite, the “why does this just sit so perfectly in a mix?”—this Fender Vintera III Early '60s Telecaster Custom absolutely nails it.

This one feels like it walked straight out of the early ‘60s, in the best way possible. Double-bound alder body, mint guard, rosewood board… it’s got that clean, classy look that just screams vintage Fender without trying too hard. It’s the kind of guitar you pick up and immediately start playing stuff you didn’t even know you had in you.

Tone-wise, it’s everything you want out of a proper Tele. Those vintage-style ‘63 pickups bring all the chime and bite on the bridge, with that smooth, rounded neck pickup that’s perfect for bluesy runs or mellow rhythm work. Middle position? That’s the sweet spot—tight, punchy, and super balanced. It’s got that natural compression and clarity that just works whether you’re clean or pushing an amp a bit.

The neck is a big part of why this one’s so easy to vibe with. Early ‘60s “C” shape—nothing too chunky, nothing too thin—just comfortable right out of the gate. The 7.25" radius gives it that true vintage feel, especially for chord work, but the taller frets keep it from feeling cramped when you want to dig in a little.

And the hardware keeps it honest—3-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles for that classic Tele twang, vintage-style tuners, all the right details. It’s not trying to reinvent anything… just doing the original thing really well.

If you’ve been wanting a Tele that leans vintage without the vintage price tag (or headaches), this is one of those “plug in and go” kind of guitars.

Specs:

  • Body: Alder (Double-Bound)
  • Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Neck: Maple (Early ‘60s “C” profile)
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
  • Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: 21 (Vintage Tall)
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Inlays: Clay Dots
  • Pickups: Vintage-Style 1963 Single-Coil Tele 
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching: 3-Way Blade
  • Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele (Threaded Steel Saddles)
  • Tuners: Fender Vintage-Style
  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
  • Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz
  • Case: Deluxe Gig Bag Included

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Limited Edition Vintera III Early '60s Custom Telecaster
Finish
  • 3-Color Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Series
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Nut Width
  • 1.65"
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Model Sub-Family
Model Family
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • String-Through
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Body Shape
  • T-Style
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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