Fender - Vintera III Late 50's Telecaster - Sherwood Green Metallic #0149192346
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 late-50s construction with period-correct hardware and wiring; single-coil Telecaster pickup configuration delivering characteristic brightness and snap; nitrocellulose finish aging naturally over time; hardtail bridge design providing direct string coupling for sustained harmonic clarity
Players accustomed to modern comfort contours may need adjustment period. Requires quality cable and amp pairing to unlock tonal potential. Vintage-style tuners demand gentle technique. Consider a proper hard case given investment level.
A credible vintage recreation that delivers authentic 50s character without fabrication. The Sherwood Green finish and true single-coil voicing make it essential for players prioritizing historical accuracy and era-specific tonal DNA over contemporary convenience.
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Vintera®III Late '50s Telecaster®
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 Late '50s Telecaster® features an ash or alder body paired with a 1-piece maple neck and maple fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic late '50s “V”-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 late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, cutting tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles offers authentic '50s twang while vintage-style appointments deliver classic aesthetics and period-correct tuning machines provide superior tuning precision.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera®III – where every detail tells the story.
Features
- Alder or Ash Body
- 1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
- Late '50s Soft "V"-Shaped Neck
- Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups
- Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Steel Barrel Saddles
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- Era-Correct Details
VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.
Accessories |
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Case/Gig Bag
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Included: Deluxe Gig Bag |
Body |
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Body
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Alder |
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Body Finish
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Gloss Polyester |
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Body Material
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Alder |
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Body Shape
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Telecaster® |
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Body Style
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Solid Body |
Electronics |
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Bridge Pickup
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Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele® |
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Controls
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Master Volume, Master Tone |
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Neck Pickup
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Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Tele® |
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Pickup Configuration
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SS |
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Switching
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3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
General |
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Color
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Sherwood Green Metallic |
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Orientation
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Right-Hand |
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Product Name
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Vintera® III Late '50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Sherwood Green Metallic |
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Series
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Vintera® III |
Hardware |
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Bridge
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3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Barrel Steel Saddles |
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Bridge Mounting
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4-Screw Vintage-Style |
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Control Knobs
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Knurled Flat-Top |
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Hardware Finish
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Nickel/Chrome |
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Neck Plate
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4-Bolt Vintage-Style |
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Pickguard
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1-Ply White |
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Pickup Covers
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Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black |
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Strap Buttons
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Vintage-Style |
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String Trees
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Butterfly |
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Strings
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Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
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Switch Tip
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Top Hat Style, Black |
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Tuning Machines
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Fender® Vintage-Style |
Measurements |
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Fret Size
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Vintage Tall |
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Scale Length
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25.5" (648 mm) |
Neck |
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Fingerboard Material
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Maple |
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Fingerboard Radius
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7.25" (184.1 mm) |
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Headstock
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Telecaster® |
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Neck Construction
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4-Bolt Standard |
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Neck Finish
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Gloss Urethane |
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Neck Material
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1-Piece Maple |
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Neck Shape
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Late '50s "V" |
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Number of Frets
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21 |
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Nut Material
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Bone |
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Nut Width
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1.650" (42 mm) |
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Position Inlays
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Black Dot |
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Side Dots
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Black |
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String Nut
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Bone |
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Truss Rod
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Vintage-Style Butt Adjust |
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Truss Rod Nut
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Vintage-Style Butt Adjust |
Fender is an American manufacturer with over 75 years of heritage in electric guitar design and production. The company's instruments have shaped the sound of rock, blues, country, and popular music since the 1950s, earning a reputation for quality construction and tonal excellence.
The Vintera series represents Fender's commitment to authenticity, recreating vintage instruments with period-correct specifications and materials. These guitars combine meticulous attention to historical detail with modern manufacturing standards, appealing to players who seek classic aesthetics and vintage tone without compromise.
