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Vintera Series '50s Stratocaster | Vintera Series | Fender

Vintera Series '50s Stratocaster | Vintera Series | Fender

Description
For players who appreciate the mojo of the past matched to contemporary features, Fender created the Vintera ‘50s Stratocaster Modified. Blending classic looks with a modern neck profile and fingerboard radius, hotter pickups and updated electronics, this guitar packs a surprising amount of power under the hood.

For modern Fender tone the designers re-voiced the trio of single-coil Stratocaster pickups, kicking things up a bit by increasing the output. Crisp and articulate, they have the power you need for any style of music. The “Modern C”-shaped neck has a 9.5”-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets, for modern playing feel.

A contemporary, two-point synchronized tremolo with vintage-style bent-steel saddles offers rock-solid performance and tuning stability. The S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in positions 1 and 2, unlocking even more tonal variety. Other features include vintage-style locking tuning machines, vintage-style strap buttons and chrome hardware. Includes a deluxe gig bag.
Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster Modified Electric Guitar Daphne Blue
Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster Modified Electric Guitar Daphne Blue
Fender Vintera '50s Stratocaster Modified Electric Guitar Daphne Blue
Features
Body Body Type | Not Specified Cutaway | Double cutaway Top Wood | Not Specified Body Wood Back and Sides | Not Specified Body Bracing Pattern | Not Specified Body Finish | Gloss Orientation | Right Handed Neck Neck Shape | C modern Nut Width | 1.65 in. (42 mm) Fretboard | Maple Neck Wood | Maple Scale Length | 25.5" Number of Frets | 21 Neck Finish | Gloss Electronics Acoustic/Electric | Not Specified Other Headstock Overlay | Not Specified Tuning Machines | Vintage-style locking Bridge | Not Specified Saddle and Nut | Not Specified Number of Strings | 6 String Case | Gig Bag Accessories Included | Not Specified Country of Origin | Mexico
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Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C modern
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65" (42mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Hot ‘56 Strat
  • Middle: Hot ‘56 Strat
  • Bridge: Hot ‘56 Strat
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive electronics: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: S-1 switch adds neck pickup to positions 1 & 2
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Two-point tremolo
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style locking
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico
Reviews

4

5 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Rock Concerts2
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. No Cons1
  2. Guitar feels too light1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Pick Up2
  4. Good Tone2
  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • affordable excellence

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byGregory

    fromWest Milford , New Jersey

    This is a great Stratocaster, the fit and finish are on point . The pickups are true vintage tone , the neck is so comfortable . This guitar plays like a modern version of a true fifties guitar. It is a must for any true Stratocaster fan . I would recommend this guitar to a player of any level.

  • Fair pick ups and not a good feeling neck

    2

    submitted5 years ago

    byRick Foxx

    fromShelton, Wa.

    The pick ups sound fair and the radius is nice...but...I just don't like the feel of the new necks on these guitars. i.e. C modern, deep C or even D. Every guitar I have purchased recently, I wind up having to change the neck out on it and the pups. Fender has very few soft V or mid sixties C necks in an affordable category. these new Vintera and many of the alt universe guitars all play the same and have similar specs. Hey Fender, Let's get back to the classic player 50's strats and maybe come up with a maple mid sixties C neck for those MIM guitars that most of us can afford oh yeah, and a better name for them as well.

  • No tremelo arm included.

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byGB

    fromHouston, TX

    Just opened the box. Everything looks ok, but no tremelo arm included. Is this normal for stratocasters? My PRS S2 came with the tremelo arm included?

  • Unbelievable guitar for the price

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySteveC

    fromSan Jose, CA

    Can't say enough about this guitar! From the vintage tint on the neck and aged pickup covers - this guitar looks like it built in 1959. Unlike the previous reviewer, the 1-ply pickguard fits perfectly. The neck is smooth ( although I did polish the frets a bit)... the 2-point trem works great - and the pickups have a sweet chime that is indistinguishable from my custom shop start. The S1 switch that ads the neck to positions 1 & 2 works even better than the custom shop blend circuit or the Gilmour mod since it still allows the tone control on the bridge pickup.

  • Killer Pickups

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byGar Bar

    fromRhode Island

    The only issue with this guitar is the 1-ply pickguard. It's completely warped on three sides and will need to be warranty replaced as it rasises the pickup height a bit. The pickups are insanely good. The neck is insanely good (american quality). Sounds fantastic out of almost any valve amp i've used and sounds excellent through my Boss Katana MKII 100w.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRd

    fromundisclosed

    Are these American made strats?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, they’re not.