Under the hood, a trio of vintage-style early '60s single-coil Strat pickups capture everything from glassy cleans to biting lead tones. An early '60s C-shaped neck profile, 7.25 inch radius fingerboard and vintage-tall frets give you that unmistakable vintage feel, but with a little extra fret height for easier bending and control. If you want a Strat that looks like it stepped out of 1963 yet is ready for any modern stage, the Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster is a superb choice.

Authentic Early '60s Strat Tone

At the heart of the Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster are three vintage-style early '60s single-coil Strat pickups, meticulously voiced to recreate the bright, bell-like tones that defined an era. Expect crisp attack, scooped mids and shimmering highs that sit perfectly in a mix, whether you are playing surf, blues, indie or classic rock. The traditional SSS configuration and 5-way switch unlock all the iconic Strat sounds, from spanky in-between positions to focused bridge bite and warm, rounded neck tones.

Vintage Feel with Player-Friendly Frets

The early '60s C-shaped neck profile feels instantly familiar, with a comfortable, rounded carve that suits both chord work and lead playing. Paired with a 7.25 inch radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets, you get that classic Fender feel under the fingers, with just enough fret height to make bends smoother and vibrato more expressive. It is a neck that invites long playing sessions without fatigue.

Classic Strat Hardware and Tremolo

A 6-saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles delivers the smooth, expressive pitch modulation that Strat players love. Subtle shimmers, surfy warbles and expressive dips all feel natural and controlled. Fender vintage-style tuners and a traditional 6-screw tremolo mounting keep the look period-correct while offering solid tuning stability when set up correctly, so you can lean into the trem without losing confidence.

Timeless Sonic Blue Aesthetic

The alder body is finished in gloss polyester Sonic Blue, a colour that screams classic Fender cool. Paired with a 3-ply mint green pickguard, vintage white plastics and clay dot fingerboard inlays, the Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster looks every bit the part of an early sixties original. It is the kind of guitar that looks as good on stage as it does on a stand in your living room, inspiring you before you even plug in.

FEATURES

• Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Pickups - Three specially voiced single-coils deliver bright, chimey Strat tones with clear note definition and classic quack in the in-between positions, ideal for everything from clean rhythm work to cutting leads.
• Early '60s C-Shaped Neck with 7.25 Inch Radius - The comfortable early '60s C neck profile and vintage 7.25 inch fingerboard radius provide an authentic playing feel that is perfect for traditional chord work and expressive, old-school lead lines.
• 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo - The vintage-style tremolo with bent steel saddles offers smooth pitch control and classic Strat response, letting you add subtle vibrato or more dramatic effects while maintaining resonance and sustain.
• Alder Body with Sonic Blue Finish - The alder body delivers a balanced tonal foundation with punchy mids and clear highs, while the Sonic Blue gloss finish and mint green pickguard give the guitar an unmistakable early sixties Fender aesthetic.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Sonic Blue
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: Early '60s C
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• 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
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 inch (42 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Control Knobs: Vintage White
• Switch Tip: Vintage White
• Pickup Covers: Vintage White
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042)

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Single-Coil Strat
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s 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)

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