Fender Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar - Dakota Red with Gig Bag

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The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster in Dakota Red delivers that unmistakable early Tele snap and twang, with a voice that’s bright, punchy, and full of character. Its alder body and vintage-style late ’50s single-coil pickups work together to produce a clear, cutting tone that still has warmth and body underneath, making every note feel immediate and expressive whether you’re playing rhythm or lead.

The feel is pure vintage inspiration, with a 1-piece maple neck shaped into that classic soft “V” profile that starts substantial at the nut and gradually fills out as you move up the neck. Paired with a 7.25” radius fingerboard and vintage-tall frets, it has a familiar, broken-in feel that encourages expressive bends and dynamic playing while still keeping things comfortable and controlled.

At its core, the 3-saddle vintage-style bridge with steel barrel saddles delivers that signature Tele twang and rock-solid stability, while the simple 3-way switching keeps everything straightforward and musical. From its classic construction to its bold Dakota Red finish, this Telecaster stays true to its roots while offering the reliability and playability modern players expect, available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Dakota Red

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Telecaster
• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Shape: Late '50s "V"
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Depth: 0.900" at 1st Fret, 0.976" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Steel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• 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
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Controls: Master Volume and Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade
  • Position 1. Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
  • Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tools
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: MX26039704
• Manufacture Date: 2026