{"product_id":"fender-vintera-iii-late-50s-stratocaster-dakota-red","title":"Fender Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Dakota Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster® in Dakota Red\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the character, feel and visual style of a late-1950s Strat into a modern-production Fender designed for players who genuinely want a vintage-inspired experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alder body is paired with a one-piece maple neck, \u003cstrong\u003elate-'50s \"D\" profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditional \u003cstrong\u003e7.25-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and 21 vintage-tall frets. Three Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat® pickups provide the clear, open and articulate response associated with a classic three-single-coil Stratocaster, while the six-screw vintage-style tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines complete the period-inspired specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in striking \u003cstrong\u003eDakota Red\u003c\/strong\u003e with a single-ply white pickguard and parchment plastics, this is an excellent choice for guitarists who want more genuine vintage Fender character than a modern-spec Stratocaster without moving straight into the significantly higher-priced American vintage ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintera® III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate '50s Stratocaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDakota Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate-'50s \"D\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthentic late-'50s-inspired Stratocaster feel and tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, rock, indie, pop, country, surf and vintage Fender enthusiasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Vintera® III Late '50s Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Dakota Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Deluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrew-in tremolo arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.050\" hex saddle-height adjustment wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Proper Vintage-Inspired Fender Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest reason to choose this Vintera III Stratocaster over a more contemporary Fender is the playing experience. Its \u003cstrong\u003elate-'50s \"D\"-shaped maple neck and 7.25-inch radius fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e intentionally move away from flatter, slimmer modern designs, making it a strong choice for players who enjoy the feel of vintage Fender instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLate-'50s-Voiced Stratocaster Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Vintage-Style Late '50s Single-Coil Strat pickups give you the classic Stratocaster layout with five-way switching. Expect clear neck-pickup sounds, expressive middle tones, crisp bridge response and the unmistakable hollow character of the bridge\/middle and middle\/neck combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Tall Frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 21 vintage-tall frets help retain a traditional Fender feel while providing more fret height than extremely small vintage frets. This makes expressive vibrato and string bending more comfortable without fundamentally changing the old-school character of the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Six-Screw Tremolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esix-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and traditional six-screw mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the guitar the familiar mechanical feel and appearance of a vintage-inspired Strat. It is well suited to subtle chord shimmer, expressive vibrato and classic Stratocaster tremolo techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDakota Red With Classic Fender Detailing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDakota Red is particularly effective on a late-'50s-inspired Stratocaster, especially alongside the one-piece maple neck, single-ply white pickguard, parchment pickup covers and nickel\/chrome hardware. The result feels unmistakably Fender without looking like another standard sunburst Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster vs Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster vs Player II Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e if you favour contemporary playability. Its Modern \"C\" neck, flatter 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, 22 frets and two-point tremolo make it better suited to players who want an adaptable modern Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eVintera III Late '50s Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e if vintage character matters more. The 7.25-inch radius, 21-fret layout, late-'50s \"D\" neck, vintage-style pickups and six-screw tremolo provide a substantially more period-inspired experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera III Late '50s vs Vintera II '50s Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous \u003cstrong\u003eVintera II '50s Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a Mid-'50s Soft \"V\" neck profile, whereas the Vintera III model focuses specifically on the \u003cstrong\u003elate 1950s with a \"D\"-shaped profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both use traditional 7.25-inch-radius maple fingerboards, vintage-tall frets and vintage-style hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who already liked the Vintera II concept but prefer a fuller late-'50s-style neck shape, the Vintera III is the more relevant choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera III Late '50s vs American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e takes period reproduction significantly further with Pure Vintage '57 pickups, a 1957 \"V\"-shaped neck, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Pure Vintage hardware and a vintage-style tweed hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera III offers a more accessible route into genuinely vintage-inspired Stratocaster specifications. Choose the American Vintage II when maximum period detail, American production and premium vintage construction are the priority; choose the Vintera III when you want authentic-style feel and sound at a considerably more approachable level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Stratocaster is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who prefer vintage-style Fender necks rather than flatter modern fingerboards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratocaster fans looking for a strong late-1950s aesthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues and roots players wanting articulate single-coil dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie and alternative guitarists who value clear, responsive clean and driven sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry players who need definition and attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurf and instrumental guitarists making regular use of tremolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording musicians looking for recognisable Stratocaster textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers considering a vintage-style Fender but not yet ready to move into American Vintage II territory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is a flatter fingerboard, 22 frets and more obviously contemporary playability, a Player II Stratocaster is likely to suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing between a vintage-style Stratocaster and a more modern Fender? \u003cstrong\u003eOur experienced team of musicians can help you compare neck profiles, pickups and specifications by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster is far from limited to 1950s music. Its three single-coil pickups and five-way selector make it capable of covering a wide range of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responsive neck and neck\/middle tones work particularly well with dynamic valve-style overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bridge pickup retains definition through drive, while the neck pickup gives solos a rounder voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndie \u0026amp; Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear single coils interact beautifully with modulation, delay, reverb and fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bridge and bridge\/middle positions provide the attack and note separation needed for cleaner rhythmic and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurf \u0026amp; Instrumental:\u003c\/strong\u003e The synchronized tremolo and bright single-coil response make this a natural platform for reverb-heavy vintage sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio \u0026amp; Recording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five pickup positions make the Stratocaster useful when multiple contrasting guitar textures are required from one instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs A 7.25-Inch Fingerboard Radius Right For You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e7.25-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e is noticeably more curved than the 9.5-inch radius found on many contemporary Fender guitars. That curvature is a major part of the traditional Fender feel and can be particularly comfortable for chord work, rhythm playing and players who naturally wrap their hand around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage-tall frets help make bending and vibrato more approachable than the specification might initially suggest. Players accustomed exclusively to flat modern fingerboards may notice the difference immediately, but that is precisely the point of the Vintera III: this guitar is designed to retain the physical character of a vintage-inspired Strat rather than disguising it beneath modern specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender introduced the Stratocaster in \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a contoured solid body, three pickups and synchronized tremolo into a design that would become one of the most recognisable electric guitars ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender instruments did not remain completely static throughout the 1950s. Neck profiles, construction details and other appointments evolved, which is why a late-'50s-inspired Stratocaster can feel noticeably different from one based on an earlier part of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster focuses specifically on that later-'50s character. Its one-piece maple neck, \u003cstrong\u003elate-'50s \"D\" profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, 7.25-inch radius, vintage-style pickups and traditional hardware are intended to recreate the feel and response players associate with Fender's formative years while remaining part of Fender's current production range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider Vintera III family follows the same philosophy, using model- and era-specific neck shapes, pickup voicings and visual details rather than applying one generic \"vintage\" specification across every instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintera® III Late '50s 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Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vintera III Late '50s Stratocaster suitable for modern playing styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Although its specifications deliberately reference vintage Fender guitars, its three-pickup layout remains extremely versatile. It works well for contemporary indie, alternative, blues, pop and rock as well as more traditionally vintage styles. 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The setup and playing technique also have a significant effect on how easily a guitar bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are positions 2 and 4 on the pickup selector useful for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition 2 combines the bridge and middle pickups, while Position 4 combines the middle and neck pickups. These settings produce the hollow, glassy and rhythm-friendly sounds that are among the most recognisable Stratocaster tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the tremolo be set up differently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Stratocaster synchronized tremolo can be adjusted for different playing preferences. Some players prefer it floating for upward and downward pitch movement, while others set it closer to the body for a firmer feel. Our team can advise on the best approach for your playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a better choice than a Player II Stratocaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the feel you prefer. 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