Fender Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde
 

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 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.

ASH BODY
Classic Fender tonewoods known for exceptional resonance and clarity - ash provides enhanced punch and brightness with prominent grain patterns, offering versatile tonal options for diverse musical styles.

1-PIECE MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25”-RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD AND 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS
Vintage-accurate construction is delivered by the 1-piece maple neck with 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard, while vintage tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for enhanced playability and classic comfort.

LATE ‘50S SOFT “V”-SHAPED NECK
This classic '50s shape features a rounded "V" and starts off chunky at the nut, thickening slightly toward the 12th fret.

VINTAGE-STYLE LATE '50S PICKUPS
Authentic period tone and clarity are delivered by the vintage-style late '50s pickups, capturing the classic Telecaster bite and twang with warm, woody character and crisp attack that cuts through any mix.

VINTAGE-STYLE 3-SADDLE BRIDGE WITH STEEL BARREL SADDLES
Featuring a classic 3-saddle bridge with rock-solid string-through-body design and three steel “barrel” saddles for authentic late ‘50s Tele® twang.

VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.

Specs

General

Series:  Vintera® III
Orientation:  Right-Hand
Color:  Butterscotch Blonde
Country Of Origin:  MX

Neck
Headstock:  Telecaster®
Neck Material:  1-Piece Maple
Neck Finish:  Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape:  Late '50s "V"
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:  Ash
Body Finish:  Gloss Polyester
Body Shape:  Telecaster®
Body Style:  Solid Body
Body Material:  Ash

Hardware
Bridge:  3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Barrel Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting:  4-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard:  1-Ply White
Pickup Covers:  Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs:  Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip:  Top Hat Style, Black
Hardware Finish:  Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines:  Fender® Vintage-Style
String Trees:  Butterfly
Strings:  Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate:  4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Strap Buttons:  Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup:  Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele®
Neck Pickup:  Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Configuration:  SS
Controls:  Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching:  3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions:  6.40x15.00x50.00 IN
Shipping Weight:  12.19 LB
Shipping Length:  50.00 IN
Shipping Height:  6.40 IN
Shipping Width:  15.00 IN