Fender Vintera III Bass VI — Legendary Vintage Range for Modern Players

The Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI RW Olympic White is a full-size six-string bass designed for those wanting classic Fender punch and creative range. Its polished alder body and laminated rosewood fingerboard allow musicians to move seamlessly between deep bass and melodic lines. With an SSS pickup configuration and vintage hardware, this instrument provides an authentic early '60s vibe for both studio and live use. Musicians will notice how it fills a mix without compromising clarity or playability.

Vintage-Accurate Features with Modern Comfort

What sets this model apart is the blend of period-correct hardware with enhancements for today's player. The floating tremolo system, featuring a push-in arm and integrated Bass VI mute, brings expressive surf and indie textures to your fingertips. Vintage-style tall frets and a 7.25" (184 mm) fingerboard radius offer both a classic feel and smooth playability.

Essential Specs for Tone and Feel

Every technical specification on this instrument is selected for a player-focused benefit, influencing both construction and tone.

• Type: Bass VI — The six-string range covers deep bass and baritone duties in one instrument.
• Body Material: Alder — Lively mids and robust low-end help you create punchy mixes.
• Enjoy a durable gloss polyester finish that keeps your instrument looking great on stage.
• Pickups Configuration: SSS — Three single-coil pickups provide a broad tonal palette, from clean fundamentals to biting leads.

Neck Profile and Playability for All Styles

Neck design is tailored for comfort, whether doubling guitar riffs or playing foundational bass lines.

• Neck Shape: Early '60s "C" — Rounded profile for a familiar vintage grip, supporting both chord work and melodic lines.
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood — Smooth surface increases sustain and clarity of notes.
• Fingerboard Radius: 184 mm — Vintage 7.25" arc fits both rhythm and lead playing.
• Scale Length: 762 mm — The 30" scale tightens low-end response for clear notes even in complex arrangements.

Expressive Hardware and Sonic Flexibility

Hardware choices on the Vintera III Bass VI expand its versatility for players. The vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece with integrated mute enables creative vibrato and controlled tone shaping. Switches for each pickup and a low-cut "strangle" option help quickly craft signature sounds for any musical context.

• Bridge: 6-saddle vintage-style adjustable with floating tremolo — Smooth vibrato and accurate intonation empower expressive performances.
• Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3 pickup on/off switches, 1 low cut switch — Enjoy fast switching for real-time tonal flexibility.
• Included deluxe gig bag makes transport and storage effortless.

Who Will Love the Vintera III Bass VI?

Bassists, guitarists, and producers searching for one instrument to unite classic Fender warmth with modern versatility will appreciate this model. The Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI RW Olympic White adapts to layered arrangements, soundscapes, and shifting between melodic and foundational roles in any mix. From doubling riffs to adding support or creating cinematic textures, the instrument supports your creative vision. Studio musicians and performers who value comfort and expressive range will find its vintage-correct style appealing.

Fender Vintera III—Honoring an Iconic Era

The Vintera III series builds on Fender's tradition of crafting era-accurate recreations for musicians of today. Meticulous details, from the tortoiseshell pickguard to the rounded rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style tuners, capture the spirit of the early 1960s and Fender’s lasting impact on modern music.