Fender Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass - Candy Apple Red with Gig Bag

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The Fender Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass in Candy Apple Red channels the unmistakable attitude of a golden-era Fender with the feel and response modern players still chase today. The glossy alder body delivers the punch, clarity, and balanced low-end that made the Jazz Bass a studio and stage staple, while the vibrant Candy Apple Red finish paired with the parchment pickguard gives it that unmistakable vintage flash under the lights. From the first note, this bass feels alive—snappy, resonant, and ready to lock into the groove with effortless character.

The maple neck features the comfortable Early ’70s “C” profile that starts full in the hand and gradually fills out as you move up the fretboard, creating a confident vintage feel without slowing you down. Bound round-laminated rosewood adds warmth and smoothness to the attack, while the pearloid block inlays bring in that iconic ‘70s Fender style players instantly recognize. The 7.25” radius and vintage tall frets keep the playing experience classic but comfortable, making everything from smooth fingerstyle lines to aggressive picked passages feel natural and expressive.

Under the hood, the pair of vintage-style Early ’70s Jazz Bass single-coils deliver the woody growl, articulate mids, and focused low-end that define this era of Fender tone. There’s plenty of punch for rock and funk, enough warmth for soul and blues, and the kind of clarity that sits perfectly in a live mix or recording session. Vintage-style open-back tuners and the 4-saddle bridge complete the old-school vibe with reliable tuning stability and classic Fender response, making this Vintera III feel less like a reissue and more like a time machine back to the early ’70s.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Vintera III Early '70s
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Candy Apple Red

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Jazz Bass
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Early '70s "C"
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.931" at 1st Fret, 0.992" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Vintage White Pearloid Blocks
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.5"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 34"

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Single-Groove Steel "Barrel" Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Switch Tip: None
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Open-Back
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Nickel/Chrome
• Output Jack: 1/4" Front

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '70s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '70s Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone
• Switching: None
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tools
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: MX26048171
• Manufacture Date: 2026