Fender Stratocaster Late '50s Vintera III MN 3-Color Sunburst

Heir to the first Stratocasters, at the heart of the Vintera III series

Designed to recreate the aesthetics and feel of late-'50s models, the Vintera III Late '50s stands as the range's "golden era" option. The woods, profiles and hardware have been selected to recapture the smooth touch, familiar ergonomics and distinctive look of period Stratocasters, while benefiting from the reliability of modern Mexican manufacturing.

Who is it for and which styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists looking for uncompromising vintage feel, it also remains accessible to motivated beginners. Its bright, precise character excels in blues, surf, rock 'n' roll, country, pop and adapts easily to studio or stage settings thanks to its classic SSS configuration.

The sound

The alder/maple combination delivers a precise midrange, crystalline highs and a fast response. The three "late '50s" single-coil pickups provide legendary twang and singing tones, with deliciously quacky positions 2 and 4. The vintage 6-screw Tremolo and bent-steel saddles add attack, sustain and lively dynamics. The simple yet effective electronics (volume + two tone controls, 5-way selector) let you move from sparkling cleans to precise crunch without losing articulation.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve its original character, opt for .009–.042 strings made of nickel-plated steel (Fender 250L). For reinforced transport, a Fender Strat/Tele hardshell case fits the Stratocaster format perfectly. A standard 2" strap and a curved 7.25" radius capo complete the setup perfectly.

Technical specifications

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

Format	Stratocaster	Bridge	vintage-style synchronized Tremolo with 6 saddles, bent steel saddles
Style	Solid Body	Bridge mounting	6 screws
Wood	alder	Tremolo arm	screw-in
Finishing	gloss polyester finish	Hardware finishing	nickel/chrome
Material	one-piece maple	Pickguard	1-ply white
Profile	Late '50s "D"	Knobs	"parchment" plastic
Key	maple, black "dot" inlays	Configuration	SSS
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Pickups	Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat (neck, middle, bridge)
Frets	21, Vintage Tall	Selector	5-way
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm	Orientation	right-handed
Nut	bone	Made in	Mexico
Neck finishing	gloss urethane	Series	Vintera III
Truss rod	vintage heel adjustment (Butt Adjust)	Gig bag	Deluxe Gig Bag included
Headstock	Stratocaster, vintage-style 4-bolt neck plate