From clean country licks and jangly indie rhythms to gritty blues and classic rock, this Telecaster covers a huge amount of ground while always sounding unmistakably Fender. The mid '60s "C" neck profile, 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage-tall frets make it feel like a well-loved original, while the vintage-style bridge and tuners keep things looking and sounding right in every detail.

Authentic Mid '60s Tele Feel

The Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster is built around a mid-sixties "C" shaped maple neck that feels instantly familiar in the hand. It is full enough to offer great support for chords and bends, yet slim enough to stay fast and comfortable for modern playing styles. Combined with the 7.25" radius round-laminated maple fingerboard and vintage-tall frets, you get that classic Fender feel with easy chording, smooth vibrato and precise intonation up and down the neck.

Classic Tele Tone with Mid '60s Voice

A pair of vintage-style mid '60s single-coil Tele pickups provide the bright, cutting and articulate tones that helped define an era. The bridge pickup delivers that familiar spank and bite that cuts through any mix, while the neck pickup offers a warmer, rounder voice perfect for soulful leads and smooth rhythm work. The three-way blade switch and simple master volume and tone controls make it easy to dial in everything from glassy cleans to gritty, dynamic overdrive.

Vintage-Correct Hardware and Styling

Fender have equipped the Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster with a 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge featuring threaded steel saddles, giving you the classic look and feel along with the unmistakable Tele twang and snap. Vintage-style tuning machines, a 3-ply parchment pickguard and period-correct detailing complete the sixties aesthetic, making this guitar look like it has stepped straight out of a classic catalogue.

Reliable Modern Construction

While the Vintera III series is all about vintage character, it benefits from modern manufacturing consistency. The gloss polyester alder body finish is durable and stage-ready, while the gloss urethane neck finish feels smooth and comfortable. A bone nut, 4-bolt neck construction and Fender's tried-and-tested hardware ensure that this Telecaster is ready for regular gigging, rehearsals and studio sessions without compromising its vintage-inspired charm.

FEATURES

• Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Pickups - Voiced to capture the sparkle, bite and clarity of classic mid-sixties Telecasters, these pickups deliver everything from crisp country twang to punchy rock rhythm, helping your parts sit perfectly in the mix.
• Mid '60s "C" Neck with 7.25" Radius and Vintage-Tall Frets - The comfortable mid '60s "C" profile offers a familiar, hand-filling feel, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage-tall frets provide smooth playability, easy bends and a classic Fender touch under the fingers.
• 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles - This period-correct bridge design enhances sustain and resonance while delivering the unmistakable Tele snap and twang, making your picking dynamics and right-hand attack really come alive.
• Alder Body with Gloss Polyester Finish - The alder body offers a balanced tonal foundation with clear mids and tight lows, while the gloss polyester finish in 3-Colour Sunburst provides a timeless look and durable protection for years of playing.

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

Neck

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

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• 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 with "F" Logo
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Mid '60s 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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