Vintera III
Explore used Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jaguar guitars, a 2026 recreation built around the model’s short 24-inch scale and distinctive offset voice. Vintage-style mid-’60s pickups, a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, floating tremolo, Jaguar mute and lead/rhythm circuits deliver authentic period-inspired feel and versatility.
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Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jaguar: short-scale sparkle
The Vintera III Mid ’60s Jaguar combines compact playing feel with bright single-coil sounds and expressive floating vibrato. Its period-inspired neck and dual-circuit controls make it an engaging choice for players who enjoy the Jaguar’s distinctive personality.
Compact neck feel
A 24-inch scale, Mid ’60s C profile and 7.25-inch rosewood fingerboard radius create its characteristic playing feel.
Contrasting voices
Separate lead and rhythm circuits make it easy to move between bright pickup combinations and a darker neck-pickup preset.
Expressive vibrato
The floating tremolo adds movement to chords and melodies, while the vintage-style Jaguar mute provides another tonal texture.
Mid-1960s inspiration, introduced in 2026
Fender launched Vintera III on 14 April 2026. The Mexican-made Jaguar focuses on mid-1960s features, including a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, vintage-tall frets and era-voiced pickups. It is a modern interpretation of that period, distinct from earlier Vintera models.
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Your questions answered
What does the rhythm circuit do?
It gives the neck pickup its own volume and tone controls, creating a darker preset alongside the main lead circuit.
What is the Jaguar mute for?
It offers a damped string texture, adding a different attack and response to the Jaguar’s range of sounds.
Why choose the Jaguar format?
The short scale, offset body and versatile controls offer a distinctive alternative to longer-scale Fender designs. Buying second hand makes this characterful model an attractive value option.