Step into the golden era of Fender design with the Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster®, a vintage-inspired electric guitar that channels the unmistakable voice of one of the most influential decades in music history. With its classic aesthetic and carefully preserved vintage spirit, it offers an inspiring playing experience that blends historic Fender heritage with modern reliability, making it a standout choice for musicians seeking true ‘50s Stratocaster magic.
Features
- Alder Body
- 1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25" Radius
- Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
- Late '50s "D"-Shaped Neck
- Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups
- Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Bent Steel Saddles
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- Era-Correct Details
Specifications
General
Series: Vintera® III
Color: 3-Color Sunburst
Orientation: Right-Hand
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Late '50s "D"
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Nut Material: Bone
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
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
Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style
Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Pickup Covers: Parchment
String Trees: Butterfly
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Switch Tip: Parchment
Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome