{"product_id":"fender-vintera-iii-late-50s-stratocaster-electric-guitar-maple-fingerboard-aztec-gold","title":"Fender Vintera III Late 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard - Aztec Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25\" Radius Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate '50s \"D\"-Shaped Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-Style Late '50s Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-Style Tuning Machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra-Correct Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L7wM_mukEm8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"ALDER BODY\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_01.jpg?v=1776214003\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALDER BODY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"1-PIECE MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25”-RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD AND 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_02.jpg?v=1776214033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1-PIECE MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25”-RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD AND 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"LATE ‘50S “D” SHAPED NECK\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_03.jpg?v=1776214052\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLATE ‘50S “D” SHAPED NECK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique '50s shape has slightly wider shoulders and starts off slim at the nut, thickening moderately toward the 12th fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"VINTAGE-STYLE LATE ‘50S PICKUPS\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_04.jpg?v=1776214080\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINTAGE-STYLE LATE ‘50S PICKUPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintage-style late ‘50s spec pickups are full of the woody warmth and bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"VINTAGE- STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_05.jpg?v=1776214103\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINTAGE- STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Fender's most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability and easy access to classic vibrato sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149142300_feature_06.jpg?v=1776214128\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Aztec Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right-Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Of Origin: MX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Vintera® III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Stratocaster®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: Solid Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\" (184.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Stratocaster®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss Urethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 1-Piece Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Late '50s \"D\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Black Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Dots: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Nut: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck\/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Configuration: SSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching: 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. 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