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Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

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Overview

Classic Tele tone, refined playability.

The mid-’60s Telecaster refined a proven design, balancing classic twang with a more comfortable feel and a more familiar playing response. The Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Telecaster reflects that evolution through period-correct construction and meticulous attention to detail. An alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation, while a mid-’60s C-shaped maple neck and round-laminated maple fingerboard deliver a comfortable, player-friendly feel with immediate attack and signature Tele snap. Vintage-style single-coil pickups produce the bright, cutting tones that define the Telecaster, while the three-saddle bridge and timeless Fender hardware preserve its unmistakable character and direct, no-nonsense performance.

Alder Body for Balanced Telecaster Tone

The Vintera III Mid ’60s Telecaster features an alder body that delivers the core Telecaster voice with balanced response and consistent clarity. Known for its even tonal profile, alder provides clear lows, present mids and smooth highs, making it a versatile foundation across styles. Its solid, slab-body construction reinforces the Telecaster’s direct, resonant character, ensuring strong articulation and presence in any mix.

Comfortable C-Shaped Maple Neck With Round-Laminated Maple Fingerboard

A maple neck with a mid-’60s C-shaped profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel suited to a wide range of playing styles. The round-laminated maple fingerboard enhances brightness and articulation, delivering a fast, immediate attack that brings out the Telecaster’s signature snap. A 7.25” radius and vintage-tall frets recreate the playing feel of the era, providing a controlled, expressive response under the fingers.

Vintage-Style Telecaster Pickups and Controls for Clarity and Bite

A pair of vintage-style mid ’60s single-coil pickups delivers the unmistakable Telecaster voice—bright, cutting and highly articulate. The bridge pickup provides classic twang and bite, while the neck pickup offers a fuller, rounder tone for contrast. Traditional master volume and tone controls paired with a three-way selector keep the layout simple and intuitive, allowing players to shape their sound quickly and move between tones with ease.

3-Saddle Bridge and Vintage Hardware for Authentic Response

The vintage-style three-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles contributes to the Telecaster’s distinctive attack and resonance while maintaining solid intonation. Vintage-style tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability with period-correct styling, and a bone nut enhances resonance and tuning consistency. Nickel/chrome hardware completes a design that stays true to the Telecaster’s original identity.

A Refined Take on a Classic Telecaster

The Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Telecaster reflects a point in the instrument’s evolution where comfort, feel and tone came into balance. With its classic construction and unmistakable Telecaster voice, it delivers a playing experience that feels both familiar and responsive. For players seeking authentic, period-correct character and iconic Fender style, the Vintera III Mid ’60s Tele offers timeless performance with enduring appeal.

Features

  • Vintage-inspired mid-'60s Telecaster delivers classic tone with added versatility
  • Alder body offers balanced tonal response
  • Maple neck with mid-’60s C profile offers comfortable, familiar playability
  • Maple fingerboard provides a sleek playing surface and classic Tele snap
  • 7.25" radius with vintage-tall frets recreates classic Fender feel
  • Vintage-style single-coil pickups deliver bright, articulate Tele tone
  • 3-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles adds classic Tele attack
  • Deluxe gig bag included for protection and convenient transport

Unlock an authentic vintage experience with the Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster, blending elegant, period-correct style with classic Tele tone and refined playability.

Specs

Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard, Specifications:

General
  • Product type: Electric guitar
  • Series: Vintera III
  • Model: Vintera III Mid '60s Telecaster
Body
  • Body style: Telecaster
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss polyurethane
  • Available colors: 3-Color Sunburst
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Neck profile: Mid '60s C
  • Neck finish: Gloss urethane
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Neck construction: 4-bolt
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard wood: Round-laminated maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 7.25"
  • Number of frets: 21
Hardware
  • Bridge: 3-saddle vintage-style Tele with threaded steel saddles
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.65"
  • Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Bridge pickup: Vintage-style mid-'60s single-coil Tele
  • Neck pickup: Vintage-style mid-'60s single-coil Tele
  • Controls: Master volume, master tone
  • Switching: 3-position blade
Strings
  • Number of strings: 6
Other
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Deluxe gig bag
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