Fender Announces the 'Vintera® III Series,' Fusing Vintage Feel with New Era Aesthetics
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation will release the 'Vintera III Series' on April 15, 2026. This newly redesigned line faithfully recreates the iconic sound, aesthetics, and feel of guitars from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (Headquarters: California, USA; CEO: Edward 'Bud' Cole; hereafter FMIC) has announced the 'Vintera III Series,' the evolution of their highly acclaimed popular series that recreates vintage charm. Designed from the ground up, this highly anticipated new series is a meticulously crafted lineup that faithfully recreates the iconic sound, aesthetics, and feel of the early, mid, and late 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The series will go on sale starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Designed for players seeking true vintage authenticity, the 'Vintera III Series' introduces a completely new concept focusing on iconic moments in Fender's history. Based on a 'Greatest Hits' approach, it carefully selects representative specifications born during the golden eras, providing access to tones that have long been highly praised by players.
This refined design approach represents a significant evolution from previous 'Vintera Series' models. While previous iterations incorporated broader era elements, the 'Vintera III Series' focuses on designs that symbolize specific eras, achieving a higher level of historical accuracy and authenticity. Across all models, meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the appearance, colors, neck construction, and pickups, faithfully recreating the looks, feel, and sound of legendary Fender vintage models.
Max Gutnik, FMIC's Chief Product Officer, commented, 'With the Vintera III Series, we aimed to recreate the defining moments that shaped Fender's legacy. Rather than just representing whole decades, we focused on the most iconic specifications that players still demand today. By faithfully reproducing era-specific pickups, neck shapes, and aesthetics, we offer modern musicians a real connection to the instruments that built music history.'
To recreate the faithful tones of each era, Fender's engineering team re-examined the company's archives and developed vintage-style pickups tailored to each decade. Players can experience the warm, rounded sound of Alnico II and the punch and clarity of Alnico V.
Regarding neck shapes, the series strictly recreates Fender's historical profiles, from the substantial 'V' and 'D' shapes of the mid-to-late 1950s to the comfortable medium 'C' of the early 1960s, and the slim 'C' shape emblematic of the late 1960s to early 1970s. Furthermore, era-specific details such as headstocks, decals, position markers, and finishes are recreated down to the finest detail.
To celebrate the launch of this series, a campaign video featuring songwriter and record producer Nate Amos showcasing the Vintera III series is currently available.
Nate Amos commented, 'Usually, when I'm on tour with one band, I'm working on writing songs for the other. This Is Lorelei and Water From Your Eyes have each evolved to have their own unique expression. I feel the Vintera III Jaguar fits perfectly with the latter. It might be the floating tremolo's influence, but playing wildly on a guitar like this creates a sense of chaos, which is its charm.'
Through the 'Vintera III Series,' which features a lineup celebrating the sounds and innovations that shaped modern music, Fender delivers the spirit of its most influential eras to a new generation of players.
Launch Commemoration SNS Diagnostic Campaign
To commemorate the release of the Vintera III Series, a limited-time diagnostic campaign will be held to help you find your perfect model. By answering a few questions, you can discover the one guitar that suits you best from the Vintera III Series, which recreates models from various eras.
Furthermore, participants in the campaign will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win luxurious prizes. The diagnostic and giveaway campaign is scheduled to begin in late May.
Designed for players seeking true vintage authenticity, the 'Vintera III Series' introduces a completely new concept focusing on iconic moments in Fender's history. Based on a 'Greatest Hits' approach, it carefully selects representative specifications born during the golden eras, providing access to tones that have long been highly praised by players.
This refined design approach represents a significant evolution from previous 'Vintera Series' models. While previous iterations incorporated broader era elements, the 'Vintera III Series' focuses on designs that symbolize specific eras, achieving a higher level of historical accuracy and authenticity. Across all models, meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the appearance, colors, neck construction, and pickups, faithfully recreating the looks, feel, and sound of legendary Fender vintage models.
Max Gutnik, FMIC's Chief Product Officer, commented, 'With the Vintera III Series, we aimed to recreate the defining moments that shaped Fender's legacy. Rather than just representing whole decades, we focused on the most iconic specifications that players still demand today. By faithfully reproducing era-specific pickups, neck shapes, and aesthetics, we offer modern musicians a real connection to the instruments that built music history.'
To recreate the faithful tones of each era, Fender's engineering team re-examined the company's archives and developed vintage-style pickups tailored to each decade. Players can experience the warm, rounded sound of Alnico II and the punch and clarity of Alnico V.
Regarding neck shapes, the series strictly recreates Fender's historical profiles, from the substantial 'V' and 'D' shapes of the mid-to-late 1950s to the comfortable medium 'C' of the early 1960s, and the slim 'C' shape emblematic of the late 1960s to early 1970s. Furthermore, era-specific details such as headstocks, decals, position markers, and finishes are recreated down to the finest detail.
To celebrate the launch of this series, a campaign video featuring songwriter and record producer Nate Amos showcasing the Vintera III series is currently available.
Nate Amos commented, 'Usually, when I'm on tour with one band, I'm working on writing songs for the other. This Is Lorelei and Water From Your Eyes have each evolved to have their own unique expression. I feel the Vintera III Jaguar fits perfectly with the latter. It might be the floating tremolo's influence, but playing wildly on a guitar like this creates a sense of chaos, which is its charm.'
Through the 'Vintera III Series,' which features a lineup celebrating the sounds and innovations that shaped modern music, Fender delivers the spirit of its most influential eras to a new generation of players.
Launch Commemoration SNS Diagnostic Campaign
To commemorate the release of the Vintera III Series, a limited-time diagnostic campaign will be held to help you find your perfect model. By answering a few questions, you can discover the one guitar that suits you best from the Vintera III Series, which recreates models from various eras.
Furthermore, participants in the campaign will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win luxurious prizes. The diagnostic and giveaway campaign is scheduled to begin in late May.