Fender Stratocaster Early '60s Vintera III RW Black

Essential Information About the Fender Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster Guitar

• Authentic Strat Tone thanks to three "Vintage-Style Early '60s Strat" single-coil pickups in an SSS configuration.


• Vintage Comfort: maple neck with early 60's "C" profile, rosewood "round-lam" fingerboard, 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius, and Vintage Tall frets.


• 6-Screw Synchronized Tremolo with bent steel saddles for the typical attack and shimmer, vintage Fender tuners for reliable tuning stability.


• Proven Craftsmanship: alder body, glossy polyester finish, 3-ply mint pickguard, Deluxe gig bag included.

The Early 60's Strat Reimagined by the Vintera III Series

Designed as a precise tribute to early 1960s instruments, this Vintera III reproduces the codes that shaped the legend: resonant alder body, rosewood fingerboard, "clay dot" inlays, and period-correct hardware. It sits at the heart of the Vintera III range, dedicated to authentic feel, touch, and period-correct finishes without compromising modern playability.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Versatile and immediate, it suits intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a Strat with vintage character. From crisp cleans to light crunch, it excels in blues, funk, pop, rock, and surf. The early 60's "C" profile and Vintage Tall frets offer precise control for both rhythm and melodic playing.

The Tone

The three "early 60's" single-coils deliver clear, sparkling highs, singing mids, and tight lows. The 5-position selector grants access to iconic tones, including the scooped "quack" of positions 2 and 4. Alder provides balance and projection, the rosewood fingerboard softens the attack, while the 6-screw tremolo and bent steel saddles enhance articulation and brightness. The bone nut promotes tuning stability and sustain, and the two tone controls allow fine spectral balance adjustment.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black

Shape	Stratocaster, solid body	Truss rod	heel-adjust (vintage butt adjust)
Wood	alder	Bridge	vintage 6-saddle synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles
Finish	glossy polyester	Bridge mounting	6 screws
Pickguard	3-ply mint	Tremolo arm	screwed-in
Neck	maple, "Early '60s C" profile	Tuners	Fender vintage-style
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Knobs/caps	"parchment" plastic
Frets	21, Vintage Tall	Orientation	right-handed
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Configuration	SSS
Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm	Pickups	3 x "Vintage-Style Early '60s Strat" single-coils (bridge, middle, neck)
Nut material	bone	Selector switch	5 positions
Inlays	"clay dot"	Controls	1 master volume, 2 tone controls (T1 neck/middle, T2 bridge)
Headstock	Stratocaster	Auxiliary switching	none
Neck attachment	4-screw vintage-style plate