Fender Vintera III Late 50s Telecaster Sherwood Green Metallic

By the late 1950s, the Telecaster had become a defining force in early rock ’n’ roll, delivering the raw, cutting bite and unmistakable twang that fueled countless classic recordings. The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster captures that era with a build centered on clarity, immediacy and direct response. Crafted from either ash (Butterscotch Blonde) or alder (Sherwood Green and Dakota Red), it provides a resonant foundation for the Tele’s signature snap and articulation, while a one-piece maple neck reinforces its fast attack and focused tone. The late ’50s V-shaped profile adds a substantial, period-correct feel, while a pair of vintage-style single-coil pickups delivers bright, glassy highs and tight low-end punch. A three-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles completes a design that remains as direct, expressive and effective as ever. Ash and Alder Body Options for Classic Tele Tone and Response The Vintera III Late ’50s Telecaster is offered with either an alder or ash body, each delivering the core Telecaster voice with subtle tonal variation. The Butterscotch Blonde finish features an ash body—true to the original “white guard” Teles—offering added snap and high-end clarity along with a pronounced grain that enhances its visual character. The Sherwood Green and Dakota Red models are crafted from alder, providing a balanced, even response with clear lows, present mids and smooth highs. Regardless of wood choice, the Tele’s slab body design delivers a direct, resonant response that emphasizes articulation and immediacy—key elements of its unmistakable sound. One-Piece Maple Neck and Late-’50s V Profile for Classic Feel and Stability A one-piece maple neck with a late-’50s “V”-shaped profile delivers a substantial, period-correct feel that sits naturally in the hand. This profile tapers comfortably along the neck, supporting both chord work and lead playing with a confident grip. The maple fingerboard adds brightness and articulation, while the 7.25” radius and vintage-tall frets recreate the playing feel of the era, offering a smooth, controlled response that remains expressive across styles. Vintage-Style Telecaster Pickups and Controls for Twang, Bite and Clarity A pair of vintage-style late ’50s single-coil pickups delivers the unmistakable Telecaster voice—bright, cutting and highly articulate. The bridge pickup provides the signature twang and bite that defined early electric guitar tones, while the neck pickup offers a warmer, rounder character for contrast. Traditional master volume and tone controls paired with a three-way selector keep the layout simple and intuitive, allowing players to shape their sound quickly and move between tones with ease. Together, they create a responsive control set that reacts directly to picking dynamics and playing style. Vintage Hardware and Three-Saddle Bridge for Authentic Response The vintage-style three-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles contributes to the Telecaster’s distinctive attack and resonance while maintaining solid intonation. Vintage-style tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability with authentic late-’50s aesthetics, while a bone nut enhances resonance and tuning consistency. Nickel/chrome hardware and traditional appointments complete a design that stays true to the Telecaster’s original identity. A Classic Telecaster That Defined Early Electric Guitar The Fender Vintera III Late ’50s Tele captures the sound and feel of one of the most influential electric guitar designs ever created. With its combination of classic tonewoods, vintage construction and unmistakable Telecaster voice, it delivers the immediacy, articulation and expressive response that helped shape early rock ’n’ roll and beyond. Weight: 7lbs 4oz Features Vintage-inspired late-’50s Telecaster delivers classic twang and direct response Ash body (Butterscotch Blonde) adds snap and high-end clarity Alder body (Sherwood Green, Dakota Red) offers balanced tonal response One-piece maple neck delivers brightness and vintage-style stability Late-’50s V profile provides substantial, period-correct feel 7.25″ radius with vintage-tall frets recreates classic Fender playability Vintage-style single-coil pickups deliver bright Tele twang and clarity 3-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles adds classic Tele resonance Vintage-style tuners provide reliable tuning stability Deluxe gig bag included for protection and convenient transport Body Body style: Telecaster Body wood: Ash (Butterscotch Blonde), alder (Dakota Red, Sherwood Green Metallic) Body finish: Gloss polyester Available colors: Butterscotch Blonde, Dakota Red, Sherwood Green Metallic Neck Neck wood: 1-piece maple Neck profile: Late ’50s V Neck finish: Gloss urethane Scale length: 25.5″ Neck construction: 4-bolt Fingerboard Fingerboard wood: Maple Fingerboard radius: 7.25″ Number of frets: 21 Inlays: Black dots Hardware Bridge: 3-saddle vintage-style Tele with barrel steel saddles Nut material: Bone Nut width: 1.65″ Tuning machines: Fender vintage-style Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome Electronics Pickup configuration: SS Bridge pickup: Vintage-style late ’50s single-coil Tele Neck pickup: Vintage-style late ’50s single-coil Tele Controls: Master volume, master tone Switching: 3-position blade Strings Number of strings: 6 Other Orientation: Right handed Case: Deluxe gig bag All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.