Fender Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Dakota Red

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 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.

Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.

Neck
HeadstockStratocaster®
Neck Material 1-Piece Maple
Neck FinishGloss Urethane
Neck ShapeLate '50s "D"
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 Width1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material Bone
Fret Size Vintage Tall
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)

Body
Body Alder
Body FinishGloss Polyester
Body ShapeStratocaster®
Body Style Solid Body
Body Material Alder

Hardware
Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting 6-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard 1-Ply White
Pickup Covers Parchment
Control Knobs Parchment Plastic
Switch Tip Parchment
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines Fender® Vintage-Style
String Trees Butterfly
Strings Fende r® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Tremolo Arm Screw-In
Neck Plate 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Strap Buttons Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration SSS
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