{"product_id":"fender-vintera-iii-mid-60s-jazzmaster-candy-apple-red","title":"Fender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Candy Apple Red, Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® in Candy Apple Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for players who want the character, feel and distinctive electronics of a classic mid-1960s Fender offset without moving into American Vintage territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of an alder body, \u003cstrong\u003eMid '60s “C” maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, 7.25\" radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets gives it a deliberately traditional playing feel. Two Vintage-Style Mid '60s Jazzmaster® single-coil pickups provide the wide, detailed and expressive voice that makes the Jazzmaster so distinctive, while the original-style lead\/rhythm circuitry gives you considerably more tonal flexibility than a simple two-pickup layout might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eCandy Apple Red with a 3-ply Mint Green pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a particularly strong choice for surf, indie, alternative, shoegaze, atmospheric pop and players who simply want a genuine vintage-inspired Fender offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uTHAuQikvJI?si=S99TSvydOg6CYQdg\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\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\u003eMid '60s Jazzmaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandy Apple 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\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound-Laminated Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadius\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\u003e2 x Vintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage-inspired mid-'60s Jazzmaster tone, feel and controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurf, indie, alternative, shoegaze, pop and expressive ambient guitar\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\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 Mid '60s Jazzmaster® in Candy Apple 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\u003ePop-in vintage-style Jazzmaster® 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 Mid '60s Jazzmaster®?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Mid-'60s-Inspired Playing Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMid '60s “C” neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e is comfortably rounded and develops more substance as you move up the neck. Combined with the traditional 7.25\" fingerboard radius, this produces a distinctly vintage Fender feel rather than the flatter, more contemporary geometry found on many modern electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Tall Frets Add Practical Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender pairs the curved vintage-style radius with \u003cstrong\u003e21 vintage-tall frets\u003c\/strong\u003e. They retain the traditional character of the instrument while providing useful fret height for controlled vibrato and expressive lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProper Jazzmaster Single-Coil Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two \u003cstrong\u003eVintage-Style Mid '60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster® pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e are voiced specifically around the character associated with this era. Expect an open, articulate sound with strong definition, a broad frequency response and the ability to move from rounded neck-pickup textures to sharper bridge-pickup attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJazzmaster pickups are not simply Stratocaster pickups underneath larger covers. Their construction and voicing are an important part of the wider, distinctive Jazzmaster sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Lead And Rhythm Circuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Jazzmaster's defining features is its dual-circuit control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lead circuit selected, you have access to the three-way pickup selector alongside master volume and tone controls. Switch to the rhythm circuit and the guitar moves to a dedicated neck-pickup setting with independent thumbwheel volume and tone controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it possible to prepare two contrasting sounds and switch between them quickly — useful for moving from a darker rhythm sound into a clearer lead or effects-driven tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpressive Floating Tremolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage-style floating tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is central to the way a traditional Jazzmaster feels and responds. Rather than being designed purely for dramatic pitch drops, it excels at subtle movement, chord shimmer and smooth vibrato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor surf textures, atmospheric indie parts, ambient playing and shoegaze-style pitch movement, it remains one of Fender's most expressive tremolo systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandy Apple Red With Classic Fender Detailing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Apple Red is complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003e3-ply Mint Green pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, vintage-white pickup covers and controls, nickel\/chrome hardware and traditional Fender appointments. The result feels unmistakably vintage without being artificially aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® vs Fender Player II Jazzmaster®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer II Jazzmaster\u003c\/strong\u003e if you prefer a more contemporary playing experience. Its 9.5\" radius, Modern “C” neck, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Mustang-style saddles are aimed more towards modern everyday playability. The Vintera® III is the stronger option when the traditional 7.25\" radius, classic dual-circuit electronics and period-inspired feel are major reasons you want a Jazzmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® vs Vintera® II '50s Jazzmaster®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth focus heavily on vintage Fender design, but they represent different periods. The Vintera® II '50s Jazzmaster uses '50s-style pickups and earlier styling, while this Vintera® III concentrates on the \u003cstrong\u003emid-'60s Jazzmaster experience\u003c\/strong\u003e with its Mid '60s neck profile, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and matching era-inspired pickup voicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera® III vs American Professional II Jazzmaster®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional II Jazzmaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is better suited to the working player looking for modern performance features including a 9.5\" radius, 22 frets, V-Mod II pickups, a wider-ranging Panorama tremolo and revised electronics. The Vintera® III takes the opposite approach, putting traditional Jazzmaster feel and vintage-inspired specifications first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera® III vs American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster\u003c\/strong\u003e moves further into premium period recreation, with Pure Vintage '66 pickups, nitrocellulose lacquer, bound rosewood fingerboard and detailed 1966-style appointments. The Vintera® III is the more accessible choice for players who want a convincing vintage-style Jazzmaster experience without stepping up to the American Vintage II price category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jazzmaster is particularly well suited to players who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer vintage Fender neck profiles and fingerboard radii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant traditional Jazzmaster lead and rhythm circuitry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse tremolo as an expressive part of their playing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike articulate single-coil tones with plenty of character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant something different from the usual Stratocaster or Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay surf, indie, alternative, shoegaze, pop or atmospheric guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant vintage-inspired Fender specifications without moving into the American Vintage II range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers coming from very flat-radius or large-fret modern guitars should be aware that the 7.25\" radius is intentionally traditional. That is part of this guitar's appeal rather than an attempt to make a vintage-style Jazzmaster feel like a modern super-Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® works particularly well anywhere clarity, texture and expressive vibrato matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurf and instrumental guitar:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bridge pickup's attack and the floating tremolo make it naturally suited to reverb-heavy melodic parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndie and alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its distinctive single-coil response works exceptionally well with overdrive, modulation, delay and reverb without immediately losing definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoegaze and ambient:\u003c\/strong\u003e The floating tremolo allows chords to move organically while the pickups retain enough clarity for layered effects chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop and clean rhythm work:\u003c\/strong\u003e The neck and combined pickup sounds provide detailed clean tones, while the separate rhythm circuit offers an immediately available alternative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperimental guitar:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unusual electronics and highly expressive tremolo make the Jazzmaster particularly rewarding for players who treat effects and dynamics as part of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003eJazzmaster, Fender offset guitar, amplifier or effects setup\u003c\/strong\u003e? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes A Mid-'60s Jazzmaster Different From A Modern Jazzmaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Jazzmaster is about more than body shape. The \u003cstrong\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius, vintage-style neck profile, floating bridge and tremolo system, wide single-coil pickups and separate lead\/rhythm circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e all contribute to an experience that feels noticeably different from a modern offset built around simpler electronics and flatter neck geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® is therefore best viewed as a guitar for somebody who actively wants those traditional characteristics. If you want a Jazzmaster shape with more contemporary ergonomics, the Player II makes more sense. If you want the vintage-inspired Jazzmaster experience itself, the Vintera® III is the stronger fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender originally introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eJazzmaster in 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e as a premium solid-body electric intended to appeal to jazz players. Its offset-waist body, unusual electronics and floating tremolo represented a significant departure from the Telecaster and Stratocaster designs that had come before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intended jazz audience never became the model's defining market. Instead, the Jazzmaster developed strong associations with surf music before later becoming an important instrument within punk, alternative, indie and experimental guitar music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history explains why the Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® feels so different from a conventional modern Fender. 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5\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster®\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong choice for somebody who wants a genuinely vintage-inspired Jazzmaster rather than simply an offset-shaped modern guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts biggest strength is how many of the elements that give a traditional Jazzmaster its personality have been retained: the curved 7.25\" rosewood fingerboard, Mid '60s neck profile, dedicated Jazzmaster pickups, dual-circuit electronics and floating tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players wanting vintage Fender offset character, expressive tremolo and classic Jazzmaster electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmasters, entry-level Fender offsets or more modern instruments when moving towards a more traditional Jazzmaster feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean or edge-of-breakup Fender-style amplification, reverb, fuzz, overdrive, delay and modulation effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend some time learning the rhythm circuit rather than treating it as an extra switch. Setting the darker rhythm sound independently gives you a genuinely useful second voice available instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect the 7.25\" radius and traditional controls to feel noticeably more vintage than a Player II Jazzmaster. For players specifically looking for that older Fender experience, that difference is exactly what makes the Vintera® III appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom is backed by a knowledgeable musician-led team who understand guitars, amplifiers, effects and the practical questions that come with choosing the right instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible finance options available, subject to status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're choosing your first serious electric guitar or comparing different Fender offsets, we're happy to help you work out which model best suits your playing style and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. 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Whether you're upgrading your guitar, amplifier, keyboard, 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 more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Fender Vintera® III Mid '60s Jazzmaster® suitable for modern music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Despite its vintage-inspired specifications, the Jazzmaster design remains extremely effective for modern indie, alternative, shoegaze, ambient and effects-heavy guitar styles. Its clear single-coil response can help complex pedal chains retain definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a 7.25\" radius feel compared with a 9.5\" Fender fingerboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 7.25\" fingerboard has a more pronounced curve and feels distinctly traditional, particularly for chord work. A 9.5\" radius feels flatter and is generally more familiar to players accustomed to modern Fender guitars. Choosing between them largely comes down to whether you prioritise vintage feel or contemporary geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a Jazzmaster pickup the same as a Stratocaster single coil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Although both are passive single-coil designs, traditional Jazzmaster pickups use a different physical construction and have their own tonal character. The wide Jazzmaster pickup design contributes to the model's distinctive clarity, body and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Jazzmaster rhythm circuit useful for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rhythm circuit gives you a dedicated neck-pickup sound with its own volume and tone settings. One practical approach is to set it warmer or quieter than your main lead circuit, allowing instant switching between contrasting sounds during a song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the floating tremolo work well for subtle vibrato?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Subtle pitch movement is one of the traditional Jazzmaster tremolo's strengths. It works particularly well for gently moving chords, surf-style vibrato and atmospheric playing rather than simply extreme dive-bomb effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vintera® III better than the Player II Jazzmaster®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is universally better. 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