“We set out to capture the defining moments that shaped Fender’s legacy”: Historic neck profiles, reverse-engineered pickups – Fender’s Vintera III series promises historically accurate specs and “golden era” tones for all

The Fender Vintera III series offers period correct specs and promises golden era tones — and here five from the range are lined up in formation.

Fender has unveiled the Vintera III series, a comprehensive refresh of its vintage-inspired electric and bass guitar range that presents players with a change of direction for the lineup.

Where previous editions of the smash-hit made-in-Mexico range focused on specific eras of Fender production, making instruments that replicated the look, feel and sound of, say, a ‘60s Telecaster, this time around the Big F is taking a more granular approach.