Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass – 3-color Sunburst Fender

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass – 3-color Sunburst

 The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

When Don Randall at Fender Sales requested a more sophisticated, high-end bass model, the now iconic Jazz Bass® was the result. The neck was narrower at the nut, providing a faster and more effortless feel and the sleek new body style mirrored the offset contoured style of the Jazzmaster®. By 1966, evolution of the instrument reached new heights with striking new features.

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass features a comfortable “U” shape hard rock maple neck, and it plays like a dream with a 7.25″ radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1966, this J-Bass® is offered with white neck binding, pearl dots, two volume controls with master tone, matching painted headstock and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. The 4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles, vintage-style “lollipop” tuners and Pure Vintage ’66 Jazz Bass pickups deliver classic thump and style.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Alder Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage ’66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Pickups
• “U”-Shaped Neck Profile
• Bound Round-Lam Rosewood Fretboard with Paint Matched Headstock
• Pure Vintage ‘Lollipop’ Tuners

Specifications

• Number of Strings:4
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:Jazz
• Body Material:Alder
• Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color:3-color Sunburst
• Neck Material:Maple
• Neck Shape:1966 U
• Neck Joint:Bolt-on
• Radius:7.25″
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:White Dots
• Number of Frets:20, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length:34″
• Nut Width:1.5″
• Nut Material:Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece:4-saddle American Vintage Bass with Treaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Tuners:Vintage Style Lollipop
• Middle Pickup:Pure Vintage ’66 Single-coil Jazz Bass
• Bridge Pickup:Pure Vintage ’66 Single-coil Jazz Bass
• Controls:2 x volume, 1 x master tone
• Strings:Fender, .045-.105
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:0190170800

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!