Fender Jaguar Mid '60s Vintera III RW Shell Pink

The Vintera III Jaguar: the iconic 60s offset designed for modern reliability

Inspired by Fender models from the 1960s era, the Vintera III Mid '60s Jaguar embraces the hallmarks that made offsets legendary: typical ergonomics, sophisticated electronics, and a proudly retro aesthetic. Made in Mexico, it stands as a reference in the Vintera series for those seeking a Jaguar faithful to the vintage spirit, featuring a glossy polyester finish, a 3-ply "Mint Green" pickguard, and the particularly iconic Shell Pink color.

Which guitarists and styles suit this Jaguar?

This Jaguar primarily targets intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an expressive instrument, highly responsive to right-hand playing, and perfectly comfortable with characterful tones. It excels in surf, indie, alternative, post-punk, and pop, notably thanks to its crisp attack and versatile tone controls. A motivated beginner can also find their place here, provided they appreciate the "switches and circuits" approach typical of Jaguars.

Sound

The alder + maple + rosewood combination provides a balanced foundation: punch and projection, a well-defined attack, followed by a slight warmth in the upper midrange. The vintage-style Jaguar single-coil pickups deliver sparkling highs, tight lows, and a snap ideal for open chords as well as incisive melodic lines. The Lead circuit emphasizes brightness and impact, while the Rhythm circuit softens the neck pickup for darker, velvety textures. Finally, the "Strangle" switch cuts some bass for a sharper twang, perfect for standing out in a dense mix.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge, opt for .010-.046 strings (such as the Fender USA 250R indicated as factory-installed). A standard strap and a quality 6.35 mm instrument cable ideally complete the setup for rehearsals and stage use.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Strings	Steel	Color	Pink
Nbr of strings	6

Shape	Jaguar offset, solid body	Headstock	Jaguar style, 4-bolt neck plate with "F" logo
Wood	alder	Bridge	6 vintage-style saddles, floating mount
Finish	glossy polyester	Tremolo	vintage floating vibrato with locking button and "pop-in" arm
Pickguard	3-ply "Mint Green"	Jaguar mute	yes (vintage style)
Profile	Mid '60s "C"	Tuners	Fender vintage-style
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Frets	22, Vintage Tall style	Configuration	SS (2 vintage-style Jaguar single-coil pickups, neck and bridge)
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Lead circuit	master volume, master tone
Nut material	bone	Rhythm circuit	2 knobs (neck pickup volume and tone)
Inlays	aged white pearloid dots	Switching	2 on/off switches (one per pickup) + 1 2-position Lead/Rhythm switch
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Special electronics	"Strangle" bass cut switch
Truss rod	vintage style, heel access (butt adjust)	Knobs	black plastic