Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI in 3-Colour Sunburst

The Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI in 3-Colour Sunburst revives one of Fender’s most intriguing vintage designs, delivering deep, piano-like low end and chiming top end in a familiar offset package. With a 30 inch scale, three vintage-style single-coils and classic Bass VI switching, it is perfect for players who want to blur the lines between bass and guitar while keeping an authentic early sixties feel.

Built with an alder body, maple neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, this Bass VI captures the punch, clarity and resonance that defined the original. A comfortable early '60s C neck profile, 7.25 inch radius and vintage-tall frets make it feel instantly broken-in, while the floating tremolo and dedicated low-cut switch invite everything from subtle shimmers to surf-inspired dives and cutting, mid-forward tones.

Authentic Early '60s Feel

The early '60s C-shaped maple neck, 30 inch scale length and 7.25 inch radius rosewood fingerboard combine to deliver a genuinely vintage playing experience. It feels slim and inviting in the hand, with enough substance for solid low-end work and chordal playing alike. Vintage-tall frets give you that classic Fender feel under the fingers while still making bends and vibrato smooth and controlled.

Versatile Triple Single-Coil Voice

Three vintage-style early '60s Bass VI single-coil pickups provide a huge tonal palette, from deep, growling bass lines to bright, articulate chord work and melodic leads. The individual on/off switches for each pickup and a dedicated low-cut switch let you sculpt everything from thick, dub-like thump to tight, cutting lines that sit perfectly in a mix, whether you are covering bass duties or layering textures in the studio.

Classic Bass VI Hardware and Tremolo

A 6-saddle vintage-style adjustable bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece gives you precise intonation for all six strings and the expressive vibrato that made the Bass VI a studio secret weapon. The tremolo lock button and push-in arm keep things feeling secure and familiar, while the vintage-style mute invites authentic early sixties rhythm textures and percussive, palm-muted parts.

Vintage Aesthetic, Modern Reliability

From the 3-Colour Sunburst finish and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard to the clay dot inlays and vintage-style tuning machines, the Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI looks every bit the part of a sixties original. Under the hood, modern build consistency and quality control mean you get reliable tuning stability, solid hardware and an instrument that is ready for regular gigging as well as studio work.

• Alder Body with 3-Colour Sunburst Finish - The classic Fender alder body delivers a balanced, punchy tone with clear mids and tight lows, ideal for both bass lines and chordal work. The timeless 3-Colour Sunburst finish and tortoiseshell pickguard give the instrument an unmistakably vintage look that will feel at home on any stage.
• Early '60s C Neck with 30 Inch Scale - The comfortable early '60s C-shaped maple neck and shorter 30 inch scale make the Bass VI easy to navigate, even for guitarists. It reduces string tension for a slinkier feel, making extended chords, melodic lines and bends more accessible while still retaining solid low-end authority.
• Three Vintage-Style Bass VI Single-Coils with Classic Switching - A trio of vintage-style early '60s Bass VI single-coils, controlled by individual on/off switches and a low-cut switch, gives you a huge range of tones. Blend pickups for thick, layered sounds, or isolate one for focused lines, then engage the low-cut when you need extra clarity and definition in a busy arrangement.
• Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo and Mute - The 6-saddle adjustable bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece lets you dial in accurate intonation and add expressive vibrato to bass lines and chords. The tremolo lock button and vintage-style mute provide authentic sixties functionality, opening up classic surf, spy-theme and percussive rhythm textures that are unique to the Bass VI format.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
• Country of Origin: MX

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Bass VI
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Early '60s C
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (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" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Bone

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with Floating Tremolo Tailpiece
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
• Bridge Mounting: Floating
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers: Vintage White
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA Bass VI Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.100 Gauges), PN 0730250413

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3 Pickup On/Off Switches, 1 Low Cut Switch