Experience the unmistakable feel and tone of a true classic with the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass®, a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most iconic bass guitars in music history. Designed for players who appreciate authentic vintage character, premium craftsmanship, and timeless Fender performance, this instrument faithfully captures the style and spirit of the original mid-'60s model.
Features
- 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
General
Series: American Vintage II
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Lake Placid Blue
Style: 2 Single-Coil
Body
Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1966 "U"
Fingerboard Material: Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1mm)
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot (7mm)
Side Dots: Black
Headstock: Jazz Bass®
Neck Binding: 1-Ply White
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Switching: None
Hardware
Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
Bridge Cover: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage "Lollipop"
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo, Serialized
Pickguard: 3-Ply Aged White
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel, .045–.105 Gauges (PN 0737250406)