Detail 01
Volume 1, Volume 2, master tone
Each pickup level can be set independently before shaping the combined sound with the tone control.
Product detailSKU #1500000473872
FenderVintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass - Rosewood Fingerboard, Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Finished in Black, the Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass pairs an alder offset body with a maple neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard. Its two vintage-style early-’70s single-coils use separate volume controls and a master tone, letting you set the pickup blend directly from the bass. The bridge unit sits closer to the bridge for added attack and definition. Bound fingerboard edges and pearloid block inlays complete its early-’70s visual direction.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Extended seated sessions or strap-worn live sets where the offset body’s balance and comfort matter.
- Funk or fusion parts that benefit from articulate pickup response and the bridge pickup’s added attack.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this version is listed in a right-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
7.25-inch radius with vintage-tall frets
Delivers the traditional Fender playing feel described for this model.
Detail 03
4-saddle vintage-style bridge with threaded steel saddles
Provides the listed intonation and sustain support.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A deluxe gig bag is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it include a gig bag?
Yes. A deluxe gig bag is included.
02What distinguishes the bridge pickup?
It is positioned slightly closer to the bridge, adding attack and definition.
03Is this bass left-handed?
No. It is listed as right-handed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume 1, volume 2, tone
- Neck Pickup
- Vintage-style early-'70s single-coil Jazz Bass
- Bridge Pickup
- Vintage-style early-'70s single-coil Jazz Bass
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Bridge
- 4-saddle vintage-style with threaded steel saddles
7 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- Early '70s C shape
- Nut Width
- 1.5
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 34
14 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Fingerboard Wood
- Round-laminated rosewood
- Body Material
- Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss polyester
- Inlays
- Vintage pearloid blocks
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/chrome
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Round-laminated rosewood
- Body Style
- Jazz Bass
- Available Colors
- Black, Candy Apple Red
- Fingerboard Radius
- 7.25 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style open-back
- Body Shape
- Jazz Bass
- Neck Finish
- Gloss urethane
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Deluxe gig bag
3 detailsOther
- Model
- Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass
- Product Type
- Electric bass guitar
- Series
- Vintera III
