Embodying the rebellious spirit that birthed rock ’n’ roll, the Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster captures the look, feel, and tone of one of the model’s most celebrated seasons. Featuring a heavily contoured alder body, this Strat conforms to your frame with flawless fluidity. You’ll revel in the period-correct playability of this Strat’s authentic Late ’50s D-shaped neck, which is reinforced by an old-school 7.25-inch-radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets. Sonically, this solidbody electric guitar rivals real-world vintage specimens, thanks to three custom-spec’d vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups, enabling you to harness the bright, singing tones that epitomize the pivotal late-1950s era. You also get a sublime assemblage of period-accurate hardware, comprising Fender’s tried-and-true synchronized tremolo and matching vintage-style tuning machines. A 1-ply white pickguard, a parchment switch tip, parchment plastic control knobs, and an era-correct headstock logo round out this stellar retro-style Stratocaster. Want to embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of a timeless instrument? The Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster lets you plug straight into Fender history.

Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster at a Glance:

• Alder Body
• 1-Piece Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
• Late '50s "D"-Shaped Neck
• Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups
• Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
• Era-Correct Details

Vintera III: own a piece of Fullerton history

The Vintera III lineup takes you back to Fender’s formative age of guitar innovation, reviving the brand’s most beloved instruments with component-level vintage accuracy. These historic guitars and basses spotlight pivotal eras of Fender production, from the gold-tinged Strats of the late 1950s to the block-bound Jazz Basses of the early 1970s. Each model is crafted with era-accurate pickups, a vintage-spec neck, and traditional Fender hardware — in essence, these are Leo Fender and company’s groundbreaking creations realized exactly as they were first envisioned decades ago. Rest assured that when you pick up a Vintera III instrument, you’re playing the guitars and basses that shaped music history.

Late-’50s playing comfort, refined to perfection

During the mid and late 1950s, Fender transitioned away from heavy ash bodies to lightweight alder bodies, which were bolstered by significant contouring to ensure maximum playing comfort, especially when standing. The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster reflects these design elements, showcasing a contoured alder body that fits like a glove. Moreover, this Strat boasts a hand-filling Late ’50s D-shaped neck, which has slightly wider shoulders, starting off slim at the nut and thickening moderately as you approach the 12th fret. You also get a vintage-style 7.25-inch-radius fingerboard, crowned with vintage-tall frets that allow for enthusiastic string bending without fretting out. Lastly, the Vintera III Late ’50s Strat features a vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and matching tuning machines, offering authentic aesthetics and superior tuning precision.

Pure Strat chime and bite

Music Experience’s guitar aficionados consider late-’50s Strats to be among the most sought-after models in Fender history, thanks at least in part to their captivating alnico-fueled sound. Equipped with vintage-style Late ’50s single-coil Strat pickups, the Vintera III Late ’50s Stratocaster re-creates these iconic tones with picture-book perfection. No matter what you plug it into, this stellar solidbody electric guitar delivers a bright and cutting sound, tempered with just the right amount of woody warmth and bell-like glassiness, and fortified with remarkable focus, balance, and dynamic sensitivity. Tying it all together are a Master Volume knob, two Tone knobs, and flexible 5-way switching, providing you with a universe of potential tones to explore.

What Fender Says...

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 '50s Stratocaster® features an alder body paired with a 1-piece maple neck and maple fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic late '50s “D”-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 late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, singing 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

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.

1-Piece Maple Neck with 7.25”-Radius Maple Fingerboard and 21 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 ‘50s “D” Shaped Neck

This unique '50s shape has slightly wider shoulders and starts off slim at the nut, thickening moderately toward the 12th fret.

Vintage-Style Late ‘50s Pickups

These vintage-style late ‘50s spec pickups are full of the woody warmth and bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.

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.