Gear News: Fender Unveils Highly Anticipated Vintera III Series

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of the Vintera III Series, the next evolution of its acclaimed vintage-inspired lineup. Reimagined from the ground up, the highly anticipated range delivers meticulously crafted instruments that capture the defining sounds, aesthetics and feel of the early, mid and late ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Designed for players seeking true vintage character, the Vintera III series introduces an all-new philosophy: a targeted focus on iconic moments in Fender history. This “greatest hits” approach highlights some of the most celebrated specifications from the company’s golden eras, giving musicians access to some of the most revered tones ever produced.

This refined direction marks a significant evolution from previous Vintera collections – while earlier generations drew broadly from generations of production, the Vintera III Series narrows its focus to distinct, era-defining designs, allowing Fender to achieve a new level of historical accuracy and authenticity. Every instrument in the range reflects painstaking attention to detail – from period-correct aesthetics and colours, to carefully recreated neck construction and pickups – faithfully capturing the look, feel and sonic character of legendary vintage Fender models.

“With the Vintera III Series, we set out to capture the defining moments that shaped Fender’s legacy,” said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer at Fender. “Rather than broadly representing entire decades, we focused on the most iconic specifications that players continue to seek out today. By zeroing in on these historic designs – from era-correct pickups and neck profiles to period-accurate aesthetics – we’re giving today’s musicians an authentic connection to the instruments that helped define modern music.”

To ensure era-accurate tone, Fender’s engineers revisited the company’s original archives, developing vintage-style pickups matched to each period. Players will experience the warm, rounded character of Alnico II and the punch and clarity of Alnico V designs.

The Vintera III Series also faithfully recreates Fender’s historic neck profiles, from the substantial V and D shapes of the mid and late ’50s to the comfortable medium C profiles of the early ’60s and the slimmer C shapes that defined the late ’60s and early ’70s. Each model is completed with era-specific headstocks, decals, fingerboard inlays, stamps and finishes, delivering an instrument that feels as authentic as it sounds.

With Vintera III, Fender brings the spirit of its most influential eras to a new generation of players – offering a lineup that celebrates the instruments, tones and innovations that helped shape modern music.

Models include: 

• Vintera® III Late ‘50s Stratocaster® 
• Limited Edition Vintera® III Late ‘50s Stratocaster®
• Vintera® III Early ‘60s Stratocaster® 
• Vintera® III Late ‘60s Stratocaster® 
• Limited Edition Vintera® III Early ‘60s Custom Telecaster®
• Vintera® III Late ‘50s Telecaster® 
• Vintera® III Mid ‘60s Telecaster® 
• Vintera® III Mid ‘60s Jazzmaster®
• Vintera® III Mid ‘60s Jaguar® 
• Vintera® III Mid ‘60s Mustang® 
• Vintera® III Early ‘60s Jazz Bass®
• Vintera® III Early ‘70s Jazz Bass®
• Vintera® III Late ‘60s Precision Bass® 
• Vintera® III Early ‘60s Bass VI

For more information, visit fender.com