Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar – 3-tone Sunburst Fender

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar – 3-tone 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.

The Jazzmaster® was originally advertised as a guitar that contained “all the well-known Fender developments,” where “every convenience is provided.” Intended to provide a luxury playing experience and tempt jazz guitarists into playing solidbody electric guitars, this futuristic and comfort-contoured offset is about as far from a boxy archtop as can be imagined. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the guitar failed to catch on with the jazz crowd, but instead gained early acceptance with ‘60s surf, and later, indie-rock, alternative, and even country players.

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster features a comfortable “C” shape maple neck that plays like a dream with a 7.25” radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1966, this guitar is offered with white neck binding, pearl blocks, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners and matching painted headstock (on custom colors only). The patented “floating” tremolo, adjustable bridge with threaded saddles and Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups, wired to the signature rhythm and lead circuits, deliver classic tone and authentic Fender feel.

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 Jazzmaster® Pickups
• “C”-Shaped Neck Profile
• Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard with Pearloid Blocks and Paint Matched Headstock
• Pure Vintage Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
• Body Shape: Jazzmaster
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: 3-tone Sunburst
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1966 C
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 7.25″
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks
• Number of Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Nut Width: 1.650″
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe Pure Vintage
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage ’66 Single-coil Jazzmaster
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage ’66 Single-coil Jazzmaster
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 2 x thumbwheel (neck volume/tone)
• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch, 2-way switch (lead/rhythm circuit)
• Strings: Fender NPS, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0110340800

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!