Fender - Vintera III Mid '60s Jazzmaster Sonic Blue
The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Authentic '60s Jazzmaster architecture with offset body design; vintage-spec pickups and wiring deliver articulate, slightly percussive tone with natural breakup; period-correct hardware and hardware placement; Sonic Blue finish meticulously recreates original lacquer aesthetics.
Requires standard Jazzmaster-compatible straps and cases; offset body shape demands brief ergonomic adjustment; vintage-style vibrato mechanism benefits from occasional maintenance; consider intermediate-level setup familiarity for optimal performance.
The Vintera III Jazzmaster bridges historical authenticity and genuine playability. At this price point, it delivers legitimate vintage voicing and construction without compromise, making it essential for players seeking that specific offset character and era-authentic tone.
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Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster®
The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
The Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard that delivers that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic mid '60s “C”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, two meticulously crafted vintage-style mid '60s spec'd Jazzmaster pickups capture the bright, jangly tones and warm, woody midrange that established this model's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style floating tremolo bridge with rhythm circuit switch offers authentic '60s versatility and vibrato, while period-correct vintage-style tuning machines deliver authentic looks with superior tuning precision.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
Features
- Alder Body
- Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
- Mid '60s "C"-Shaped Neck
- Vintage-Style Mid '60s Pickups
- Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Push-In Tremolo Arm
- Lead/Rhythm Circuit
- Era-Correct Details
ALDER BODY
A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25" RADIUS ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND VINTAGE TALL FRETS
Round-laminated rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the tone and the 7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.
MID-'60S "C" SHAPED NECK
This classic '60s shape is comfortably rounded and starts off slim at the nut, thickening moderately toward the 12th fret.
VINTAGE-STYLE MID ‘60S PICKUPS
Mid '60s spec Jazzmaster pickups capture the essence of classic Fender single-coil tone with warm, woody character and smooth attack, delivering rich, full-bodied sound with the distinctive depth and clarity that made these offset guitars the choice of surf, pop and indie musicians.
VINTAGE-STYLE FLOATING TREMOLO WITH PUSH-IN TREMOLO ARM
One of our most beloved designs, this “floating” tremolo offers the sound and feel of a vintage unit for classic Jazzmaster® warble. Create effects ranging from subtle surf and expressive indie shimmer to radical shoegaze dives and glides to add a cool personal touch to your music.
LEAD / RHYTHM CIRCUIT
This classic offset Fender circuit makes it easy to dial in preset rhythm and lead sounds and switch between the two on the fly—great for live performances.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Sonic Blue |
| Series | Vintera® III |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Color | Sonic Blue |
| Body | |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Jazzmaster® |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
| Body Style | Solid Body |
| Neck | |
| Neck Shape | Mid '60s "C" |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Round-Laminated Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Clay Dot |
| Side Dots | White |
| String Nut | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Fret Size | Vintage Tall |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Headstock | Jazzmaster® |
| Truss Rod | Vintage-Style Butt Adjust |
| Electronics | |
| Bridge Pickup | Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster® |
| Neck Pickup | Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster® |
| Pickup Covers | Vintage White |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle (Lead Circuit) |
| Controls | Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with “Floating” Tremolo Tailpiece |
| Bridge Mounting | Floating |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Mint Green |
| Control Knobs | Vintage White |
| Switch Tip | Vintage White |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt Vintage-Style |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage-Style |
| String Trees | Butterfly |
| Tremolo Arm | Pop-In Vintage-Style Jazzmaster® |
| Bridge Cover/Tailpiece | Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm |
| Accessories | |
| Strings (Installed) | Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 |
| Saddle Height Wrench | .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench |
| Included Case/Gig Bag | Deluxe Gig Bag |
Fender is an American manufacturer with over seven decades of heritage in electric guitar design and production. The company has established itself as a cornerstone of modern music, with instruments that have shaped countless genres from rock and blues to jazz and country.
Known for meticulous attention to detail and commitment to tonal excellence, Fender's Vintera series represents the company's dedication to recreating the authentic specifications and character of their most celebrated vintage models. Each Vintera instrument combines period-correct construction methods with modern quality standards.
