Fender Telecaster Late '50s Vintera III MN Dakota Red

Essential Information About the Fender Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster Guitar

• Alder body with glossy polyester finish, "Dakota Red" color for an irresistible '50s look


• One-piece maple neck, "Soft V" late '50s profile, 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius fingerboard with 21 "Vintage Tall" frets


• Two "late '50s" single-coil pickups delivering clear, precise, and incisive twang


• Tele 3-saddle steel bridge and vintage tuners for exemplary tuning stability

A Telecaster with a 1950s vibe, part of the Vintera III series

Designed in Mexico, the Vintera III Late '50s Telecaster revisits the DNA of the late 1950s Tele with meticulous attention to detail. Within the Vintera III range, it embodies Fender's "vintage correct" philosophy: period-accurate aesthetics, authentic feel, and carefully selected components to recapture the response, attack, and balance that shaped the Telecaster legend.

For which guitarist and styles?

Ideal for fans of country, rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, blues, or indie, this Tele is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive and inspiring instrument. The "Soft V" neck profile offers a natural thumb rest, while the vintage 7.25" radius provides remarkable comfort for rhythm playing and a singing vibrato in lead.

The sound

The alder body delivers balanced mids and a clear attack, complemented by the clarity and speed of the one-piece maple neck. The two "Vintage-Style late '50s Tele" single-coil pickups offer a bright and cutting spectrum, perfect for cutting through the mix: snappy at the bridge, silky and woody at the neck, with a nice scoop in the middle position. The 3-saddle steel bridge enhances twang and sustain, while the traditional Tele electronics (volume, tone, and 3-position selector) emphasize dynamics and transparency.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a set of Fender USA 250L .009-.042 strings. A molded hard case for Telecaster/Stratocaster will perfectly protect the instrument during transport, complementing the included Deluxe Gig Bag. An adjustable tension capo (compatible with 7.25" radius) and a quality standard strap complete the setup ideally.

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Fingerboard	Maple
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red

Format	Telecaster, solid body	Headstock	Telecaster
Wood	alder	Heel plate	4 vintage-style screws
Finish	glossy polyester	Truss rod	vintage adjustment at the neck base (butt adjust)
Pickguard	1-ply white	Bridge	vintage Tele 3-saddle steel
Bridge mounting	4 vintage-style screws	Tuners	Fender vintage-style
Neck	one-piece maple	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Profile	"Late '50s V" (Soft V)	Knobs	knurled flat-top metal
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Configuration	SS (single-single)
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Bridge pickup	"Vintage-Style late '50s Tele" single-coil
Number of frets	21, "Vintage Tall" type	Neck pickup	"Vintage-Style late '50s Tele" single-coil
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	3-position blade (1. bridge; 2. bridge + neck; 3. neck)
Nut	bone	Controls	1 master volume, 1 master tone
Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm