From chiming clean chords to cutting leads that sit perfectly in a mix, this Tele is all about character and clarity. The comfortable early '60s C neck profile, 7.25 inch radius and vintage tall frets give you that unmistakable old-school Fender feel, while still playing smoothly for modern techniques. If you love the vibe of a well-loved sixties Tele Custom but want the reliability of a contemporary instrument, this Vintera III model hits the sweet spot.

Authentic Early '60s Feel

The early '60s C-shaped neck profile is designed to feel immediately familiar under the hand, with just the right amount of depth for comfortable chording and confident lead work. Combined with the 7.25 inch fingerboard radius and vintage tall frets, you get that classic Fender playing experience that encourages expressive bends, subtle vibrato and a naturally relaxed left-hand position.

Vintage-Voiced 1963 Pickups

A pair of vintage-style 1963 single-coil Tele pickups sit at the heart of this guitar, voiced to capture the bright, articulate snap that defined early sixties Fender tones. Expect plenty of bite in the bridge position, warm yet clear neck sounds and a beautifully balanced middle position that is perfect for rhythm work. They respond dynamically to your picking hand, cleaning up with a lighter touch and roaring when you dig in.

Classic Double-Bound Telecaster Style

The double-bound alder body and 3-Colour Sunburst finish give this Telecaster Custom a timeless, premium look that harks back to some of Fender's most desirable vintage instruments. The binding frames the body beautifully on stage and in the studio, while the alder construction delivers a balanced tonal foundation with punchy mids, clear highs and tight lows.

Period-Correct Hardware and Layout

A 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles provides authentic sixties twang and feel, as well as rock-solid intonation once dialled in. Vintage-style tuners and a traditional 3-way switching layout complete the package, giving you the look, response and control layout that Tele players have relied on for decades.

FEATURES

• Vintage-Style 1963 Single-Coil Pickups - Voiced to early sixties specs, these pickups deliver the bright, cutting Tele twang and clear, articulate cleans that made Fender famous, with a dynamic response that rewards expressive playing.
• Early '60s C Neck with 7.25 inch Radius - The comfortable C-shaped maple neck and vintage 7.25 inch rosewood fingerboard radius provide an authentic feel that is ideal for classic chord work, melodic lines and expressive bends.
• Double-Bound Alder Body - The alder body offers a balanced, resonant tonal platform, while the elegant top and back binding and 3-Colour Sunburst finish deliver unmistakable Telecaster Custom style.
• 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele Bridge - Threaded steel saddles and a vintage-spec 3-saddle design give you classic Tele attack and sustain, along with the familiar feel and response of a sixties workhorse.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Binding: Double-Bound

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Early '60s C
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 25.5 inch (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: White
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 inch (42 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Headstock: Telecaster

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickup Covers: Neck Chrome, Bridge Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (009–042)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style 1963 Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style 1963 Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade (Position 1 Bridge Pickup, Position 2 Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3 Neck Pickup)

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