Fender Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar in Butterscotch Blonde

The Fender Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde delivers the look, feel and sound of a golden-era Tele, with modern build consistency and rock-solid reliability. With its ash body, one-piece maple neck and a pair of vintage-style late '50s single-coils, it is built to serve up bright, punchy tones that sit perfectly in any mix, from classic country to cutting indie and gritty rock.

Every detail has been chosen to recreate the character of a late '50s Tele. A comfortable late '50s V-shaped neck, vintage-correct 7.25 inch radius and vintage-tall frets give you that familiar Fender feel, while the three-saddle steel barrel bridge and period-inspired hardware keep the response and resonance as authentic as the aesthetics. If you want a Tele that looks like a classic and inspires you to play like your heroes, the Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster is ready to plug in and get to work.

Authentic Late '50s Tele Tone

At the heart of the Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster are two vintage-style late '50s single-coil Tele pickups, voiced to capture the bright, cutting sound that defined early electric guitar music. The bridge pickup delivers that familiar snap and bite for twangy rhythm parts and searing leads, while the neck pickup offers a rounder, more vocal tone that is perfect for bluesy lines and warm chords. The simple three-way switching and master volume and tone controls make it easy to dial in classic Tele sounds that respond beautifully to your picking dynamics and amp settings.

Classic Feel with Late '50s V Neck

The one-piece maple neck features an authentic late '50s V-shaped profile that fills the hand without feeling bulky, encouraging a relaxed thumb-over or thumb-behind grip. Combined with the 7.25 inch fingerboard radius and vintage-tall frets, you get a smooth, comfortable playing surface that is ideal for expressive bends, intricate chord work and long sessions on stage or in the studio. The gloss urethane finish adds to the vintage vibe while still feeling slick under the hand.

Resonant Ash Body and Vintage Hardware

An ash body gives this Telecaster a lively, resonant acoustic character with plenty of attack and clarity, which translates into a punchy, articulate amplified tone. The gloss polyester finish in Butterscotch Blonde lets the grain show through and completes the classic late '50s look. Vintage-style hardware, including Fender vintage-style tuning machines, a 1-ply white pickguard and knurled flat-top control knobs, ties everything together visually while providing reliable performance gig after gig.

Three-Saddle Bridge for True Tele Twang

The 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with steel barrel saddles is a key part of the unmistakable Telecaster sound. The steel saddles enhance brightness and sustain, while the traditional three-saddle layout contributes to the slightly raw, harmonically rich character players love in a great Tele. The four-screw vintage-style mounting ensures a solid connection to the ash body, helping every note ring out with authority and classic twang.

• Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Pickups - A pair of late '50s spec Tele single-coils deliver bright, cutting tones with plenty of bite and clarity, ideal for country twang, chiming clean parts and driven rock riffs that stay articulate in the mix.
• Late '50s V-Shaped Neck with 7.25 Inch Radius - The comfortable late '50s V neck profile and vintage 7.25 inch fingerboard radius provide an instantly familiar feel, making chords, riffs and bends feel natural and inspiring under the fingers.
• Ash Body in Butterscotch Blonde - A resonant ash body finished in classic Butterscotch Blonde gives you the lively attack and sustain associated with vintage Teles, along with the iconic look that has graced countless stages and records.
• 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele Bridge - The traditional three-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles enhances sustain and brightness while preserving the slightly raw, characterful intonation and feel that define true Telecaster twang.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Neck Shape: Late '50s V
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Headstock: Telecaster

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Steel Saddles
• Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply White
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade (Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup)