Fender Mustang Mid '60s Vintera III RW Dakota Red
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The Essentials to Know About the Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Mustang Guitar
- Vintage look and feel true to the sixties: alder body, maple neck with "Mid '60s C" profile.
- 7.25" rosewood fingerboard with "Vintage Tall" frets for smooth and precise playability.
- Two Mid '60s single-coil pickups delivering a clear, punchy, and articulate tone.
- Vintage-style floating Mustang vibrato and white button tuners for controlled expression.
The Offset Icon of the Sixties, Carefully Reissued
Born in the 1960s, the Mustang conquered surf, garage, and indie scenes thanks to its offset shape, short scale length, and immediate personality. The Vintera III series brings these historic features back to life with period-accurate wood choices, neck profiles, and hardware - here presented in an irresistibly retro Dakota Red finish.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Perfect for beginner to intermediate guitarists as well as experts seeking an inspiring short scale. Its fast playability and lively response shine in indie rock, surf, garage, pop, and punk, while its clear articulation also makes it convincing in funk and rhythm playing.
The Sound
The alder/maple-rosewood combination delivers balanced mids, crystalline highs, and well-defined lows. The two Mid '60s single coils provide the typical Fender snap and brightness, from precise twang to a warmer woody tone by adjusting the Master Volume and Master Tone. The floating Mustang vibrato adds singing nuances without sacrificing tuning stability, while the short scale favors attack and lively sustain, ideal for punchy rhythms and expressive melodic lines.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a Deluxe gig bag. For maintenance and stage use, choose a 9-42 nickel string set (matching the original gauge), a standard strap, a clip-on tuner, and a quality 6.35 mm jack cable. A universal guitar stand will protect the instrument between sessions.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Shape | Mustang (solid body) | Neck attachment | 4-bolt plate |
| Body wood | alder | Truss rod | vintage heel adjustment ("Butt Adjust") |
| Finish | glossy polyester | Bridge / vibrato | Mustang 6-saddle, vintage-style, "floating" |
| Pickguard | 4-ply "Aged White Pearloid" | Tuners | vintage-style with white buttons |
| Orientation | right-handed | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Neck wood | maple, "Mid '60s C" profile | Control knobs | black plastic |
| Neck finish | glossy urethane | Configuration | SS (single-single) |
| Frets | 22, "Vintage Tall" | Bridge pickup | Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Mustang |
| Scale length | 24" / 610 mm | Neck pickup | Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Mustang |
| Nut | bone | Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Nut width | 1.650" / 42 mm | Switch | 2 mini on/off slide switches, one per pickup |
| Inlays | "Clay Dot" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the 24-inch short scale suitable for beginners?
The 24" (610 mm) scale length reduces the vibrating string length and promotes fast playability. This model is suitable for beginners as well as experienced guitarists looking for a short scale format.
What tones do the pickups on this Mustang Vintera III produce?
The two Vintage-Style Mid '60s Mustang single-coil pickups deliver bright trebles, precise twang, and a rounder grain depending on the settings. The SS configuration features a Master Volume and a Master Tone. Two on/off mini toggle switches allow each pickup to be activated.
Does this model feature the Mustang vibrato?
A vintage 6-saddle floating Mustang vibrato is installed, with a floating-type bridge designed for expressive playing nuances.
What strings come pre-installed?
The guitar is fitted with Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings, gauge .009-.042, reference 0730250403. A 9-42 nickel set corresponds to the original setup.
Is a gig bag included with the Fender Mustang Mid '60s Vintera III?
A Deluxe Gig Bag is included for transport and protection of the instrument. The alder body features a glossy polyester Dakota Red finish, complemented by a 4-ply Aged White Pearloid pickguard.
