{"product_id":"fender-vintera-iii-late-50s-telecaster-electric-guitar-maple-fingerboard-dakota-red","title":"Fender Vintera III Late 50s Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard - Dakota Red","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 Telecaster® features an ash or 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 “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.\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 or Ash 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 Soft \"V\"-Shaped Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-Style Late '50s Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Steel Barrel 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\/Ba7ocYV_6Fs\"\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 OR ASH BODY\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149192346_feature_01.jpg?v=1776298208\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALDER OR ASH BODY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Fender tonewoods known for exceptional resonance and clarity, alder delivers balanced tone with beefy mids and robust low-end, while ash provides enhanced punch and brightness with prominent grain patterns, offering versatile tonal options for diverse musical styles.\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_0149192346_feature_02.jpg?v=1776298256\"\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\u003eVintage-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.\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 SOFT “V”-SHAPED NECK\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149192346_feature_03.jpg?v=1776298287\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLATE ‘50S SOFT “V”-SHAPED NECK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic '50s shape features a rounded \"V\" and starts off chunky at the nut, thickening slightly 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_0149192346_feature_04.jpg?v=1776298317\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINTAGE-STYLE LATE '50S PICKUPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic 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.\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 3-SADDLE BRIDGE WITH STEEL BARREL SADDLES\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/highlight_fen_0149192346_feature_05.jpg?v=1776298339\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINTAGE-STYLE 3-SADDLE BRIDGE WITH STEEL BARREL SADDLES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a classic 3-saddle bridge with rock-solid string-through-body design and three steel “barrel” saddles for authentic late ‘50s Tele® twang.\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_0149192346_feature_06.jpg?v=1776298359\"\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: Dakota Red\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: Telecaster®\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: Telecaster®\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 \"V\"\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 Tele®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Configuration: SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. 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