Fender Unveils Vintera II Series: Vintage Style for the Modern Era

September 19, 2023

Fender have revealed the next evolution of their vintage-style electric guitars and basses with Vintera II Series. Building on the success of the original Vintera series launched in 2019, Vintera II offers players a chance to embrace the vintage essence and sound of Fender’s iconic instruments from the “golden age” of sound, while remaining adaptable for modern compositions.

The updated series – which features three new rare models including the 70s Mustang, 70s Telecaster Deluxe, and 60s Bass VI – comes during a time when people are demanding accessibility in their technology, without losing the comfort, simplicity and nostalgia of retro styles and sounds (see: “oldies” are resurgingon TikTok, vinyls are in-demand to play on Bluetooth record players).

In an effort to continuously meet consumers’ changing needs and interests, the Vintera II Series, will boast the following four defining features:

Era-correct neck shapes that feel worn in with a super-comfortable feel, reminiscent ofFender’s most classic neck shapes
Vintage-voiced pickups that perfectly nail the sound of decades past
Custom colors that have made Fender guitars instantly recognizable
All-new models including the Bass VI, Telecaster Deluxe with Tremolo, and a maple-neck Jaguar, offering something for even the most seasoned collector

VIntera II models include

Vintera II ‘50s Stratocaster®
Vintera II ‘60s Stratocaster®
Vintera II ‘70s Stratocaster®
Vintera II ‘50s Nocaster®
Vintera II ‘60s Telecaster®
Vintera II ‘60s Thinline Telecaster®
Vintera II ‘50s Jazzmaster®
Vintera II ‘70s Jaguar®
Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster Deluxe®
Vintera II ‘70s Mustang®
Vintera II ‘60s Bass IV
Vintera II ‘70s Mustang Bass®
Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster Bass®
Vintera II ‘50s Precision Bass®
Vintera II ‘60s Precision Bass®
Vintera II ‘60s Jazz Bass®

Vintera II ‘50s Stratocaster® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘50s Stratocaster® features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The soft “V”-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a trio of vintage-style ‘50s pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Stratocaster® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Stratocaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The slim “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a trio of vintage-style ‘60s pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Stratocaster® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Stratocaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with maple or rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The “U”-shape neck is based on the classic ‘70s profile and offers a remarkably comfy feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a trio of vintage-style ‘70s pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style “F”-stamped tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘50s Nocaster® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘50s Nocaster® features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early ’50s thick “U”-shape neck has thick shoulders for an authentic feel and tone, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style ‘50s pickups that deliver all the crystal-clear chime and raw, steely twang that made Fender famous. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with barrel brass saddles offers authentic ‘50s twang, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Telecaster® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Telecaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early’60s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style ‘60s pickups that deliver all the crystal-clear chime and raw, steely twang that made Fender famous. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with slotted steel saddles offers authentic ‘60s twang, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Thinline Telecaster® ($1,299.99 USD, £1,149.00 GBP, €1,299.00 EUR, $2,199.00 AUD, ¥181,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Telecaster® Thinline features a semi-hollow ash body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity with an airy, open acoustic-like resonance and depth. The late ’60s “C”-shape neck is comfortably rounded for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style ‘60s pickups that deliver all the crystal-clear chime and raw, steely twang that made Fender famous. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with slotted steel saddles offers authentic ‘60s twang, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘50s Jazzmaster® ($1,249.99 USD, £1,149.00 GBP, €1,299.00 EUR, $2,099.00 AUD, ¥176,000 JPY) The Vintera II ‘50s Jazzmaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The late ‘50s “C”-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style ‘50s single-coil pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style floating tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Jaguar® ($1,499.99 USD, £1,229.00 GBP, €1,399.00 EUR, $2,199.00 AUD, ¥192,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Jaguar® features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The late ‘70s “C”-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Black blocks and binding add a premium feel and look with distinctive ‘70s style. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style early ’70s single-coil pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style floating tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster® Deluxe with Tremolo ($1,179.99 USD, £1,099.00 GBP, €1,249.00EUR, $1,949.00 AUD, ¥170,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster® Deluxe features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The “U”-shape neck is based on the classic ‘70s profile and offers a remarkably comfy feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provides vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a pair of vintage-style ‘70s wide-range humbuckers that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style Telecaster® Deluxe tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Competition Mustang® ($1,149.99 USD, £1,049.00 GBP, €1,199.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Competition Mustang® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early ’70s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘70s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style ‘70s single-coil pickups deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style Mustang® “floating” tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while “F”-stamped tuning machines provide classic looks and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Bass VI ($1,399.99 USD, £1,249.00 GBP, €1,449.00 EUR, $2,399.00 AUD, ¥215,600 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Bass VI features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The mid-‘60s “C”-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you’ll find a trio of vintage-style early ’60s single-coil pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style floating tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Mustang® Bass ($1,179.99 USD, £1,099.00 GBP, €1,249.00 EUR, $1,949.00 AUD, ¥170,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Mustang® Bass features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early ’70s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘70s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style ‘70s split-coil delivers the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful. The vintage-style 4-saddle bridge and tuning machines provide classic looks with enhanced intonation and tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster® Bass ($1,179.99 USD, £1,149.00 GBP, €1,299.00 EUR, $1,949.00 AUD, ¥170,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘70s Telecaster® Bass features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The mid-’70s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘70s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style wide-range bass humbucker delivers the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful. The vintage-style 2-saddle bridge and vintage-style “Fender”-stamped tuning machines provide classic looks with enhanced intonation and tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘50s Precision Bass® ($1,499.99 USD, £1,099.00 GBP, €1,249.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘50s Precision Bass® features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The late ’50s “C”-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style ‘50s split-coil delivers the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful. The vintage-style 4-saddle bridge and vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with enhanced intonation and tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Precision Bass® ($1,499.99 USD, £1,099.00 GBP, €1,249.00 EUR, $$1,899.00 AUD, ¥159,500 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Precision Bass® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early ’60s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style early ’60s split-coil delivers the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful. The vintage-style 4-saddle bridge and vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with enhanced intonation and tuning stability to complete the package.

Vintera II ‘60s Jazz Bass® ($1,249.99 USD, £1,099.00GBP, €1,249.00 EUR, $2,099.00 AUD, ¥176,000 JPY) The Vintera II ‘60s Jazz Bass® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that’s full of punch and clarity. The early ’60s “C”-shape neck is based on a classic ‘60s profile for an intuitive and inviting feel, while the 7.25” radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, the vintage-style early ’60s single-coil pickups deliver the iconic Fender sound: warm, woody, dynamic and powerful. The vintage-style 4-saddle bridge and vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with enhanced intonation and tuning stability to complete the package.

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