In response to high-quality, low-priced import guitars, Fender created the Lead Series in 1979, featuring a new solid-body design, hard-tail bridges and cool new wiring options. Appealing to a wide variety of players, the sleek new Lead models kicked off a fresh creative era in Fender's history.

The Player Lead III, a tribute to the original 1982-only model, features a set of hot alnico Player humbucking pickups, dual-toggle switches for pickup selection and coil-splits, and a modern "C" neck shape with medium jumbo frets. Available in Purple Metallic, as well as classic Olympic white and Sienna Sunburst versions.

The Player Lead Series offers style, power and versatility in a comfortable, easy-to-play package.
  • Body Material
    Alder
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Body Shape
    Lead
  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Construction
    4-Bolt Standard
  • Neck Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Neck Shape
    Modern "C"
  • Scale Length
    25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    22
  • Fret Size
    Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material
    Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    White Dot
  • Bridge Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
  • Neck Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching
    3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    HH
  • Bridge
    6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
  • Hardware Finish
    Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Black
  • Control Knobs
    Knurled Flat-Top
  • Strings
    Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Case/Gig Bag
    Optional Classic Series Wood Case: Tweed, 0996106300/Black, 0996106306

Features

  • Player Series Humbucking Pickups
  • 3-Way Coil-Split Toggle Switch
  • Modern "C" Neck Profile
  • Comfortable Lead Body Shape
  • 70s-style "F" Logo Tuners

Player Lead III

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In response to high-quality, low-priced import guitars, Fender created the Lead Series in 1979, featuring a new solid-body design, hard-tail bridges and cool new wiring options. Appealing to a wide variety of players, the sleek new Lead models kicked off a fresh creative era in Fender's history.

The Player Lead III, a tribute to the original 1982-only model, features a set of hot alnico Player humbucking pickups, dual-toggle switches for pickup selection and coil-splits, and a modern "C" neck shape with medium jumbo frets. Available in Purple Metallic, as well as classic Olympic white and Sienna Sunburst versions.

The Player Lead Series offers style, power and versatility in a comfortable, easy-to-play package.
  • Body Material
    Alder
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Body Shape
    Lead
  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Construction
    4-Bolt Standard
  • Neck Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Neck Shape
    Modern "C"
  • Scale Length
    25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    22
  • Fret Size
    Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material
    Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    White Dot
  • Bridge Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
  • Neck Pickup
    Player Series Alnico 2 Humbucking
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching
    3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    HH
  • Bridge
    6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
  • Hardware Finish
    Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Black
  • Control Knobs
    Knurled Flat-Top
  • Strings
    Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Case/Gig Bag
    Optional Classic Series Wood Case: Tweed, 0996106300/Black, 0996106306

Features

  • Player Series Humbucking Pickups
  • 3-Way Coil-Split Toggle Switch
  • Modern "C" Neck Profile
  • Comfortable Lead Body Shape
  • 70s-style "F" Logo Tuners
Player Lead III
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Highlights

DUAL PLAYER SERIES HUMBUCKING PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.

MODERN "C" NECK SHAPE with 9.5" RADIUS AND MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS

Our Modern “C” neck is comfortable and slim for fast action and effortless bending.

SPECIAL SWITCHING

Dual toggle switches offers tonal variety – the top provides pickup selection and the bottom splits the neck or the bridge pickup.

HARDTAIL STRINGS THROUGH BODY STRAT BRIDGE

A hardtail bridge enhances vibration transfer resulting in increased sustain while the six individual saddles can be adjusted for precise intonation along each string.

FENDER "F" TUNERS

These tuning machines offer the look and feel of their classic predeccesors with the added benefit of enhanced tuning stability.