Fender Vintera III Early '60s Jazz Bass in Sonic Blue

The Fender Vintera III Early 60s Jazz Bass in Sonic Blue delivers the unmistakable look, feel and sound of an early 1960s Jazz Bass, with modern build consistency and reliability. With its classic alder body, slim early 60s C neck profile and a pair of vintage-style single-coils, it is built to serve up punchy, articulate tones and a fast, comfortable playing experience for stage and studio alike.

From the slab rosewood fingerboard and clay dot inlays to the stacked concentric controls and threaded-saddle bridge, this bass is packed with era-correct details that capture the spirit of the original. Whether you are chasing classic soul, Motown thump, articulate jazz lines or bright, growling rock tones, the Vintera III Early 60s Jazz Bass gives you that familiar Fender feel with inspiring playability.

Authentic Early 60s Jazz Bass Feel

The early 60s C-shaped maple neck and 7.25 inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard recreate the feel of a well-loved vintage Jazz Bass. The rounded profile sits naturally in the hand, encouraging relaxed left-hand technique, while the vintage-tall frets provide a classic feel with just enough height for confident bends, vibrato and precise intonation up the neck.

Classic Alder Body and Sonic Blue Finish

An alder body delivers the balanced, punchy and clear tonal foundation that has defined Fender basses for decades. It offers tight lows, present mids and a smooth top end that sits perfectly in a mix. Finished in Sonic Blue with a gloss polyester coat, this bass combines vintage-correct aesthetics with a durable finish that will keep it looking sharp gig after gig.

Vintage-Style Early 60s Pickups

A pair of vintage-style early 60s single-coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the warm, woody and articulate tones that made the original instruments legendary. The bridge pickup offers bite and definition for cutting through dense arrangements, while the neck pickup brings fullness and depth. Together, they deliver everything from smooth, rounded lines to bright, growling fingerstyle and punchy picked tones.

Stacked Concentric Controls and Vintage Hardware

The stacked concentric control layout gives you independent volume and tone for each pickup, making it easy to fine-tune your sound without external EQ. Combined with the 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with threaded steel saddles and reverse vintage-style tuners, you get classic looks, rock-solid tuning stability and reliable intonation that stays true to the original design.

• Early 60s C Neck with 7.25 Inch Radius - The comfortable early 60s C-shaped maple neck and vintage 7.25 inch radius slab rosewood fingerboard provide a familiar, played-in feel that makes long sets and recording sessions effortless, while vintage-tall frets give you precise control over intonation and dynamics.
• Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Pickups - A matched pair of early 60s voiced single-coils delivers the punchy, articulate and warm tones associated with classic Jazz Bass recordings, giving you everything from smooth low-end support to cutting, defined lines that sit perfectly in the mix.
• Stacked Concentric Volume and Tone Controls - Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup let you blend and shape your sound directly from the bass, offering a wide palette of tones without needing to adjust your amp or pedals mid-song.
• Vintage-Style Bridge and Tuners - The 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with threaded steel saddles and reverse vintage-style tuners provide stable tuning, accurate intonation and a period-correct look, while contributing to the bass’s sustain and resonance.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Sonic Blue
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
• 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
• Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Scale Length: 34 inches (864 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38.1 mm)
• Headstock: Jazz Bass

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Reverse
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early 60s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching: None