Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Dakota Red

The Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster in Dakota Red delivers the look, feel and sound of a golden era Strat, with modern build consistency and reliability. With an alder body, one piece maple neck and a trio of late '50s voiced single coils, it captures the bright, articulate chime and dynamic response that defined countless classic recordings, all wrapped up in an unmistakably vintage aesthetic.

From the comfortable late '50s D neck profile and 7.25 inch radius fingerboard to the vintage style tremolo and tuners, every detail has been chosen to feel instantly familiar to Strat traditionalists. Whether you are chasing authentic surf and rock 'n' roll tones, glassy cleans or expressive blues leads, this Vintera III Stratocaster gives you inspiring sound and playability with a period correct vibe.

Authentic Late '50s Feel

The late '50s D shaped neck profile offers a substantial, rounded feel that fills the hand without being cumbersome. Combined with the 7.25 inch radius maple fingerboard and vintage tall frets, you get a classic playing experience that is smooth for chords, comfortable for rhythm work and precise for bending and vibrato.

Classic Alder and Maple Construction

An alder body paired with a one piece maple neck and fingerboard delivers the quintessential Fender tonal recipe. Expect a balanced, punchy sound with clear lows, present mids and sparkling highs, making this Stratocaster equally at home in clean, edge of break up and driven contexts.

Vintage Voiced Single Coil Pickups

Three vintage style late '50s single coil Strat pickups provide the bright, singing tone that made the original Stratocaster a legend. From the biting bridge position to the warm neck and the iconic in between quack, the 5 way switch unlocks a wide palette of usable sounds for studio and stage.

Period Correct Hardware

The 6 saddle vintage style synchronised tremolo with bent steel saddles delivers smooth pitch modulation and excellent resonance, while Fender vintage style tuners and a 4 bolt neck plate complete the classic look. The parchment plastics and single ply white pickguard add to the late '50s aesthetic, making this guitar look as timeless as it sounds.

• Late '50s D Neck Profile - The late '50s D shaped neck offers a reassuring, rounded feel that suits players who like something to grip, enhancing comfort and control for both rhythm and lead playing.
• 7.25 Inch Radius with Vintage Tall Frets - A traditional 7.25 inch fingerboard radius keeps chords feeling natural across the neck, while vintage tall frets make it easier to bend notes cleanly and play with a light, expressive touch.
• Vintage Style Late '50s Single Coil Pickups - Three era inspired single coils capture the articulate, glassy character associated with classic Strat tones, giving you everything from shimmering cleans to biting overdrive with excellent clarity.
• 6 Saddle Vintage Style Synchronised Tremolo - The vintage style tremolo with bent steel saddles provides smooth vibrato effects and strong string to body resonance, helping your notes sustain and sing while retaining a period correct look.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right Hand
• Colour: Dakota Red
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

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

Neck

• Neck Material: One Piece Maple
• Neck Construction: 4 Bolt Standard
• Neck Shape: Late '50s D
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Scale Length: 25.5 inch (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Truss Rod: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 inch (42 mm)
• Headstock: Stratocaster

Hardware

• Bridge: 6 Saddle Vintage Style Synchronised Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 6 Screw Vintage Style
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1 Ply White
• Pickup Covers: Parchment
• Control Knobs: Parchment Plastic
• Switch Tip: Parchment
• Tremolo Arm: Screw In
• Neck Plate: 4 Bolt Vintage Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Style
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 .042)

Electronics

• 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
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Switching: 5 Position Blade (Position 1 Bridge Pickup, Position 2 Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3 Middle Pickup, Position 4 Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5 Neck Pickup)