ETA – Early July 2026
Fender Vintera® III Early ’60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black
Model #: 0149160306
VINTERA III EARLY 60S STRAT RW BLK
Description
The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s.
The Vintera® III Early ’60s Stratocaster® features an alder body paired with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic early ’60s “C”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience that feels natural in your hands, while the 7.25″ radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, three meticulously crafted vintage-style early ’60s single-coil pickups capture the bright, chimey tones that established Fender’s reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo system provides effortless pitch manipulation, while period-correct vintage-style tuning machines deliver authentic looks with superior tuning precision.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.
Alder Body
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Vintage-Style Early ’60s Single-Coil Strat
ALDER BODY
A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
MAPLE NECK WITH 7.25″ RADIUS ROUND-LAMINATE ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD AND VINTAGE TALL FRETS
7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.
EARLY-’60S “C”-SHAPED NECK
Based on an early-’60s “C” profile, this comfortably rounded “C” is slim at the nut and gradually thickens toward the 12th fret for an intuitive and inviting feel.
VINTAGE-STYLE EARLY-‘60S PICKUPS
These early-’60s spec pickups capture the bright, articulate tone and glassy clarity that defined this golden era of Fender craftsmanship.
VINTAGE- STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO WITH BENT STEEL SADDLES
One of our most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability and easy access to classic vibrato sounds.
VINTAGE-STYLE TUNING MACHINES
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.













