Fender Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red

The Fender Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red delivers the unmistakable look, feel and sound of a classic early seventies J Bass, with modern build consistency and reliability. With its punchy alder body, slim bound maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and a pair of vintage style single coil pickups, it is built to serve up everything from tight, articulate funk to warm, woody rock and soul.

Visually, this bass nails the period correct aesthetic, with its block inlays, neck binding and matching Jazz Bass headstock silhouette, all finished in a glossy, stage ready Candy Apple Red. Under the hood, the familiar 34 inch scale, 7.25 inch radius and vintage tall frets give you that instantly comfortable, slightly rounded vintage feel that so many players love, while still offering precise intonation and tuning stability thanks to the vintage style bridge and tuners.

Whether you are chasing the classic studio tones of the seventies, need a reliable workhorse for touring, or simply want a Jazz Bass that looks and feels like a well preserved original, the Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass delivers authentic Fender character with no fuss. Plug it in, blend the two pickups to taste, and you are met with the familiar growl, clarity and low end authority that has anchored countless records.

Authentic Early '70s Jazz Bass Feel

The early '70s C shape maple neck with 7.25 inch radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets recreates the feel of a well kept original Jazz Bass from the era. The slightly slimmer profile sits comfortably in the hand, making fast runs, intricate lines and long sets feel effortless, while the gloss urethane finish adds to the period correct playing experience.

Vintage Style Single Coil Punch

A pair of vintage style early '70s single coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the classic tonal palette that made the model famous. Solo the bridge pickup for tight, nasal growl that cuts through a mix, roll to the neck for round, supportive low end, or blend both for that signature scooped, articulate Jazz Bass sound that works in almost any genre.

Classic Candy Apple Red Aesthetic

The gloss polyester Candy Apple Red finish, paired with a 3 ply parchment pickguard, block inlays and neck binding, delivers a striking, unmistakably seventies look. On stage or in the studio, this bass has the kind of visual presence that turns heads before you even play a note, while still remaining timeless and versatile.

Reliable Vintage Style Hardware

The 4 saddle vintage style bridge with single groove steel barrel saddles and vintage style open back tuners provide solid tuning stability and dependable performance. Combined with the 4 bolt neck construction and bone nut, you get consistent intonation and resonance, so the bass feels as solid as it sounds, night after night.

• Vintage Style Early '70s Single Coil Pickups - A matched pair of early '70s voiced Jazz Bass single coils deliver punchy, articulate tone with plenty of warmth and clarity, ideal for everything from funk and fusion to rock and pop.
• Early '70s C Shape Neck with Block Inlays - The slim C profile maple neck with vintage white pearloid block inlays and binding offers a comfortable, fast playing feel while capturing the unmistakable look of classic seventies Jazz Basses.
• Alder Body with Gloss Candy Apple Red Finish - The alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation with clear mids and tight lows, wrapped in a durable gloss Candy Apple Red finish that looks stunning under stage lights.
• Vintage Style Bridge and Tuners - A 4 saddle vintage style bridge with steel barrel saddles and vintage style open back tuners ensure stable tuning, accurate intonation and a familiar, period correct hardware feel.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right Hand
• Colour: Candy Apple Red
• 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 '70s C
• Neck Construction: 4 Bolt Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Round Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Vintage White Pearloid Blocks
• Side Dots: Black
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• Headstock: Jazz Bass

Hardware

• Bridge: 4 Saddle Vintage Style with Single Groove Steel Barrel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 5 Screw Vintage Style
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Open Back
• Pickguard: 3 Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• String Trees: Vintage Style Disc
• Neck Plate: 4 Bolt with F Logo
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Style
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045 .105)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage Style Early '70s Single Coil Jazz Bass
• Middle Pickup: Vintage Style Early '70s Single Coil Jazz Bass
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone
• Switching: None