ETA – Mid-July 2026
Fender Vintera® III Late ’60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Model #: 0149170300
VINTERA III LATE 60S STRAT RW 3TS
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
The 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.
LATE-‘60S “C”-SHAPED NECK WITH LARGE HEADSTOCK
This comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile from Fender’s iconic late-’60s era features the classic large headstock design, capturing the iconic look of this pivotal transition period that produced some of the most sought-after guitars in Fender history.
VINTAGE-STYLE LATE-‘60S PICKUPS
These vintage-style late-’60s Stratocaster pickups deliver the classic bell-like clarity and dynamic response that defined the era’s legendary tone, featuring the perfect balance of articulate highs, punchy midrange, and warm low-end that made this period so distinctive.
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.
Summary
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 Late ’60s Stratocaster® features an alder body and maple neck with Maple or Rosewood fingerboard and period-correct big headstock, delivering that unmistakable Fender look and sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic late ’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 late ’60s single-coil pickups capture the dynamic, versatile tones that established Fender’s reputation during this transformative 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.
Features
- Alder Body
- Maple neck with 7.25″ Radius Round-Laminated Rosewood or Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
- Late-’60s “C”-Shaped Neck with Large Headstock
- Vintage-Style Late-’60s Pickups
- Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- Era-Correct Details
Specs
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag
Included: Deluxe Gig Bag
Saddle Height Wrench
.050″ Hex (Allen) Wrench
Body
Body
Alder
Body Finish
Gloss Polyester
Body Material
Alder
Body Shape
Stratocaster®
Body Style
Solid Body
Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Vintage-Style Late ’60s Single-Coil Strat®
Controls
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Middle Pickup
Vintage-Style Late ’60s Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup
Vintage-Style Late ’60s Single-Coil Strat®
Pickup Configuration
SSS
Switching
5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
General
Color
3-Color Sunburst
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Vintera® III Late ’60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Series
Vintera® III
Hardware
Bridge
6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting
6-Screw Vintage-Style
Control Knobs
Vintage White
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate
4-Bolt with “F” Logo
Pickguard
3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers
Vintage White
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
String Trees
Butterfly
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Switch Tip
Vintage White
Tremolo Arm
Screw-In
Tuning Machines
Fender® Vintage “F” Stamped
Measurements
Fret Size
Vintage Tall
Scale Length
25.5″ (648 mm)
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Headstock
Stratocaster®
Neck Construction
4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Shape
Late ’60s “C”
Number of Frets
21
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays
Aged-White Pearloid Dots
Side Dots
White
String Nut
Bone
Truss Rod
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust











