Born from the same rebellious spark that ignited early rock ’n’ roll, the Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster faithfully captures the style, playability, and tone of one of the guitar’s most celebrated eras. Crafted from a substantial chunk of solid ash, this Tele offers a sublime melding of heavy-duty tonewood muscle and flawless fluidity. You’ll delight in the period-correct playability of this Tele’s authentic Late ’50s V-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 models, thanks to a set of custom-spec’d vintage-style single-coil Tele pickups, enabling you to harness the tone-packed punch and crystal-clear articulation of the pivotal late-1950s era. You also get a sublime assemblage of period-accurate hardware, comprising Fender’s twang-marinated 3-saddle bridge and matching vintage-style tuning machines. A 1-ply white pickguard, a top-hat-style switch tip, knurled flat-top control knobs, and an era-correct headstock logo round out this stellar retro-style Telecaster. Ready to experience genuine vintage character and legendary tone? The Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster invites you to plug straight into Fender history.

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

• Alder or Ash Body
• Maple neck with 7.25" Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
• Late '50s "V"-Shaped Neck
• Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups
• Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Barrel 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 remained true to the classic Tele formula: a heavyweight ash or alder body joined to a hand-filling maple neck and bolstered by what’s arguably the era’s most bulletproof hardware. The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster reflects these design elements, showcasing a body carved from a premium slab of solid ash. Moreover, this Tele boasts an eminently comfortable Late ’50s V-shaped neck, which starts off chunky at the nut and thickens slightly 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 Tele features a vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with barrel steel saddles — a significant contributor to the fabled Tele twang — and matching tuning machines, offering authentic aesthetics and superior tuning precision.

Plug into the sound that started it all

Music Experience’s guitar aficionados consider late-’50s Teles 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 Tele pickups, the Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster re-creates these iconic tones with picture-book perfection. No matter what you plug it into, this stellar solidbody electric guitar captures the classic Tele bite and twang, tempered with warm, woody character and bolstered by a crisp attack that cuts through any mix. Tying it all together are Master Volume and Master Tone knobs, along with traditional 3-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 Telecaster® features an ash or 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 “V”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, two meticulously crafted vintage-style late '50s spec'd pickups capture the bright, cutting tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles offers authentic '50s twang while vintage-style appointments deliver classic aesthetics and period-correct tuning machines provide superior tuning precision. Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.

Alder or Ash Body

Classic Fender tonewoods known for exceptional resonance and clarity, alder delivers balanced tone with beefy mids and robust low-end, while ash provides enhanced punch and brightness with prominent grain patterns, offering versatile tonal options for diverse musical styles.

1-Piece Maple Neck with 7.25”-Radius Maple Fingerboard and 21 Vintage Tall Frets

Vintage-accurate construction is delivered by the 1-piece maple neck with 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard, while vintage tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for enhanced playability and classic comfort.

Late ‘50s Soft “V”-Shaped Neck

This classic '50s shape features a rounded "V" and starts off chunky at the nut, thickening slightly toward the 12th fret.

Vintage-Style Late '50s Pickups

Authentic period tone and clarity are delivered by the vintage-style late '50s pickups, capturing the classic Telecaster bite and twang with warm, woody character and crisp attack that cuts through any mix.

Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Steel Barrel Saddles

Featuring a classic 3-saddle bridge with rock-solid string-through-body design and three steel “barrel” saddles for authentic late ‘50s Tele® twang.

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.