Fender Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass - Black

The Fender Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.

The Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass features an alder body and maple neck with maple or rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The early '70s "C"-shape maple neck sports binding and block inlays with 7.25" radius maple or rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets. At its heart, you'll find a pair of vintage-style early '70s single-coil pickups that deliver all the punchy and articulate, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. Other features include a vintage-style 4-saddle bridge for rock-solid intonation and sustain and vintage-style tuning machines for enhanced tuning stability.

Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera III – where every detail tells the story.

Alder Body

A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity. Alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

Maple Neck With 7.25" Radius Round-Laminate Rosewood Or 1-Piece Maple Fingerboard And Vintage Tall Frets

The Maple neck with 7.25" radius round-laminate rosewood or 1-piece maple fingerboard delivers classic Fender tone and vintage comfort, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for enhanced playability.

Early '70s "C"-Shaped Neck With Bound Fingerboard And Block Inlays

Early '70s "C"-shape neck with bound fingerboard and block inlays delivers classic period-correct feel and sophisticated visual appeal, featuring the comfortable neck profile and elegant appointments of premium Fender instruments.

Vintage-Style Early-'70s Pickups

Voiced to replicate early-'70s Jazz Bass tones, these pickups deliver authentic period tone with warm, punchy character and balanced output. Capturing the classic growl and articulation that made this era's Jazz Bass sound so distinctive and musical.

Fender Stamped Vintage-Style Non-Reversed Open-Gear Tuning Machines

These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.

4-Saddle Vintage-Style Bridge With Slotted Steel Saddles

A vintage-style four-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles provides solid tuning stability and precise intonation with instantly recognizable vintage tone and feel.