Reflecting the apex of the counterculture movement, the Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster captures the look, feel, and tone of the Woodstock era with supreme assurance. While less contoured than earlier models, this Strat’s alder body nonetheless feels like a comfortable pair of old shoes when you strap it on. You’ll delight in the period-correct playability of this Strat’s authentic Late ’60s C-shaped neck, which is reinforced by an old-school 7.25-inch-radius, round-laminated fingerboard with vintage-tall frets. Tone-wise, this solidbody electric guitar rivals real-world vintage models, thanks to three custom-spec’d vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups, enabling you to wield the dynamic, versatile tones that solidified Fender’s reputation during the latter part of the 1960s. You also get a sublime assemblage of period-accurate hardware, comprising Fender’s tried-and-true synchronized tremolo and vintage-style F-stamped tuning machines. A 3-ply parchment pickguard, a vintage white switch tip and control knobs, and an era-correct large headstock and headstock logo round out this stellar retro-style Stratocaster. Craving the authentic vibe and legendary tone of a true classic? The Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster connects you directly to Fender’s legendary past.

Fender Vintera III Late '60s Stratocaster at a Glance:

• 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

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-’60s playing comfort, refined to perfection

During the late 1960s, Fender made notable changes to the Stratocaster. For starters, reduced body contouring affected both aesthetics and playability, giving these instruments a feel that many players preferred over previous models. Additionally, late-’60s Strats showcased a larger headstock, which, according to many players, including the legendary Jimi Hendrix, produces more sustain. The Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster reflects these design elements, flaunting a less-contoured alder body with a just-right feel you’ll positively revel in. Moreover, this Strat boasts a hand-filling Late ’60s C-shaped neck, which is comfortably rounded, starting off slim at the nut and thickening slightly as you approach the 12th fret. You also get a vintage-style 7.25-inch-radius, round-laminated fingerboard, crowned with vintage-tall frets that allow for enthusiastic string bending without fretting out. Lastly, the Vintera III Late ’60s Strat features a vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and F-stamped tuning machines, offering authentic aesthetics and superior tuning precision.

The bell-like chime that inspired a generation

sk any of Music Experience’s many guitar aficionados — late-’60s Strats generated all sorts of sonic voodoo in their day, fueled by the muscular might of their alnico-driven pickups. Equipped with vintage-style Late ’60s single-coil Strat pickups, the Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster re-creates these iconic tones with picture-book perfection. No matter what you plug it into, this stellar solidbody electric guitar delivers the classic bell-like clarity and dynamic response that defined the era, fortified with a remarkable axis of articulate highs, punchy midrange, and warm low end. 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 '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.

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-Laminated Rosewood or Maple 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 classic '60s shape is comfortably rounded and starts off slim at the nut, thickening slightly toward the 12th fret.

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 "F"-Stamped Tuning Machines

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