Fender Limited Edition Vintera III Late 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard - White 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 Limited Edition Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster® features an ash body finished in elegant see-thru blonde that beautifully highlights the wood's natural grain, paired with a 1-piece maple neck and maple fingerboard that delivers unmistakable Fender sound 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. Three meticulously crafted vintage-style 1958 spec'd pickups capture the bright, singing tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era, while the vintage-style synchronized tremolo system provides effortless pitch manipulation.
Premium gold hardware appointments create a sophisticated aesthetic that sets this limited edition apart from the crowd.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
FEATURES
- Ash Body
- 1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
- Late '50s "D"-Shaped Neck
- Vintage-Style 1958 Pickups
- Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- Era-Correct Details
HIGHLIGHTS
ALDER BODY
Ash is a warm-toned wood with clear, bright highs, defined midrange, and a beautiful grain pattern.
1-PIECE MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25”-RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD AND 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS
The 7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.
LATE ‘50S “D” SHAPE NECK
This unique '50s shape has slightly wider shoulders and starts off slim at the nut, thickening moderately toward the 12th fret.
VINTAGE-STYLE 1958 PICKUPS
These vintage-style 1958 Stratocaster pickups capture the warm, balanced tone that defined the late-'50s golden era, delivering the perfect blend of sweet highs, full midrange, and rounded bass response.
VINTAGE- STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES
One of Fender's most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability and easy access to classic vibrato sounds.
VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
- Color: White Blonde
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Country Of Origin: MX
- Series: Vintera® III
Body
- Body: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
Neck
- Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Maple Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Headstock: Stratocaster®
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
- Neck Shape: Late '50s "D"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- String Nut: Bone
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style 1958 Single-Coil Strat®
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style 1958 Single-Coil Strat®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style 1958 Single-Coil Strat®
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- 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
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
- Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Pickup Covers: Parchment
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Butterfly
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- Switch Tip: Parchment
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
- Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style
Measurements
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Accessories
- Case/Gig Bag: Included: Deluxe Gig Bag
- Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
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