From the stacked concentric controls to the clay dot inlays and tortoiseshell pickguard, this bass channels the golden era of Fender design. Whether you are chasing warm, woody fingerstyle tones, articulate picked lines or tight, punchy lines for the studio, the Vintera III Early 60s Jazz Bass gives you the clarity, definition and dynamic response that made the original a legend.

Authentic Early 60s Jazz Bass Feel

The early 60s C-shaped maple neck and 7.25 inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard recreate the comfortable, slim feel of vintage Jazz Basses. Combined with vintage-tall frets, you get an inviting, played-in sensation under the fingers that encourages expressive vibrato, smooth slides and confident position shifts, ideal for long gigs and extended sessions.

Classic Alder Body and Rosewood Fingerboard

An alder body paired with a maple neck and slab rosewood fingerboard delivers the quintessential Fender Jazz Bass recipe. Alder provides a balanced, punchy acoustic voice with clear mids, while rosewood adds a touch of warmth and smoothness to the top end. The result is a versatile tonal platform that sits perfectly in a mix, from soulful Motown lines to modern indie and pop.

Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Pickups

A pair of vintage-style early 60s single-coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the articulate, punchy and woody character associated with the earliest J Basses. They respond beautifully to your right-hand technique, offering everything from rounded, thumpy lows to bright, cutting growl. With individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, you can fine-tune your sound for any genre or playing situation.

Period-Correct Hardware and Styling

Vintage-style hardware completes the early 60s experience. The four-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles offers rock-solid intonation and sustain, while vintage-style reverse tuning machines provide stable tuning and a classic look. The 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, clay dot inlays and Olympic White finish tie it all together for a bass that looks like it has stepped straight out of the early 1960s.

FEATURES

• Alder Body with Olympic White Finish - The alder body delivers a balanced, punchy tonal foundation with clear mids that work brilliantly in any mix, while the Olympic White finish and tortoiseshell pickguard give you a timeless, stage-ready look inspired by classic early 60s Jazz Basses.
• Early 60s C Neck with Slab Rosewood Fingerboard - A comfortable early 60s C-shaped maple neck and 7.25 inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard provide a familiar, vintage-style feel that is easy on the hands, making fast runs, chordal work and long sets feel natural and effortless.
• Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Pickups - The pair of vintage-voiced single-coils capture the punchy, articulate and warm character that defined the original Jazz Bass, giving you everything from tight, defined lows to singing upper mids that cut through without ever sounding harsh.
• Stacked Concentric Controls - Individual stacked volume and tone controls for each pickup let you blend and shape your sound with precision, from deep, rounded neck tones to bright, bridge-led bite, or any nuanced combination in between.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Olympic White
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Early 60s C
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 34 inch (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.5 inch (38.1 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Reverse
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045–.105), PN 0737250406

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Controls: Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching: None

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