Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst with Gig Bag

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The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster in 3-Color Sunburst captures the unmistakable spirit of a golden era, blending vintage-inspired design with modern reliability. From the moment you pick it up, the alder body and classic Stratocaster silhouette feel instantly familiar, resonant, and alive. Finished in a rich gloss polyester, the body not only reflects stage lights beautifully but also enhances durability for years of playing. Whether you’re chasing clean, glassy tones or pushing into gritty blues and rock textures, this guitar delivers the kind of sonic character that made the Strat a legend.

The neck is where this instrument truly shines for players who appreciate period-correct feel. Crafted from a single piece of maple and shaped into a late ’50s “D” profile, it offers a comfortable grip that encourages both rhythm work and expressive lead playing. The 7.25-inch fingerboard radius and vintage tall frets provide that classic playing experience, ideal for chordal work and nuanced bends. Details like the bone nut, vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod, and 25.5-inch scale length all contribute to a responsive, articulate feel that rewards both subtlety and precision.

Equipped with a trio of vintage-style late ’50s single-coil Strat pickups, this guitar delivers the iconic SSS tonal palette players know and love. Expect bright, bell-like highs, warm mids, and a crisp low end that cuts through any mix. The 5-position blade switch, along with master volume and dedicated tone controls, gives you access to everything from sparkling cleans to biting bridge tones. Paired with a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo and bent steel saddles, you can add expressive vibrato while maintaining excellent tuning stability.

Every detail, from the parchment plastics to the nickel/chrome hardware and vintage-style tuning machines, reinforces the timeless aesthetic and dependable performance of this instrument. Complete with a gig bag and essential accessories like a screw-in tremolo arm, it’s ready for the studio, stage, or wherever inspiration strikes. You can find the Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster at Haggerty’s Music, where classic tone and craftsmanship meet a playing experience that feels as inspiring today as it did decades ago.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: 3-Color Sunburst

Body

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

Neck

• Headstock Type: Stratocaster
• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Shape: Late '50s "D"
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane 
• Neck Depth: 0.841" at 1st Fret, 0.952" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 6-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• Pickup Covers: Parchment
• Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
• Switch Tip: Parchment
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: 1/4" Top-Mounted

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS 
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching: 5-Position Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tremolo Arm
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: MX26019878
• Manufacture Date: 03/2026