Fender Vintera III Late 50s Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard - Butterscotch Blonde

Bananas At Large Inc

Description

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 Telecaster® features an ash or 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 “V”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, two meticulously crafted vintage-style late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, cutting tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles offers authentic '50s twang while vintage-style appointments deliver classic aesthetics and period-correct tuning machines provide superior tuning precision.

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

FEATURES

Alder or Ash Body

1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets

Late '50s Soft "V"-Shaped Neck

Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups

Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Steel Barrel Saddles

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

Era-Correct Details

HIGHLIGHTS

ALDER OR ASH BODY

Classic Fender tonewoods known for exceptional resonance and clarity, alder delivers balanced tone with beefy mids and robust low-end, while ash provides enhanced punch and brightness with prominent grain patterns, offering versatile tonal options for diverse musical styles.

1-PIECE MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25”-RADIUS MAPLE FINGERBOARD AND 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS

Vintage-accurate construction is delivered by the 1-piece maple neck with 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard, while vintage tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for enhanced playability and classic comfort.

LATE ‘50S SOFT “V”-SHAPED NECK

This classic '50s shape features a rounded "V" and starts off chunky at the nut, thickening slightly toward the 12th fret.

VINTAGE-STYLE LATE '50S PICKUPS

Authentic period tone and clarity are delivered by the vintage-style late '50s pickups, capturing the classic Telecaster bite and twang with warm, woody character and crisp attack that cuts through any mix.

VINTAGE-STYLE 3-SADDLE BRIDGE WITH STEEL BARREL SADDLES

Featuring a classic 3-saddle bridge with rock-solid string-through-body design and three steel “barrel” saddles for authentic late ‘50s Tele® twang.

VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES

These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Color: Butterscotch Blonde

Orientation: Right-Hand

Country of Origin: MX

Series: Vintera® III

Body

Body: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Body Material: Alder

Body Shape: Telecaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)

Headstock: Telecaster®

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard

Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple

Neck Shape: Late '50s "V"

Number of Frets: 21

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Dot

Side Dots: Black

String Nut: Bone

Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele®

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele®

Pickup Configuration: SS

Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Hardware

Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Barrel Steel Saddles

Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style

Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style

Pickguard: 1-Ply White

Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black

Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

String Trees: Butterfly

Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black

Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style

Measurements

Fret Size: Vintage Tall

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Accessories

Case/Gig Bag: Included: Deluxe Gig Bag

Bananas At Large Inc

Year Call

Make Fender

Color MapleButterscotch

Condition Brand New

Includes gigbag case

$1,349.99

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