Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster (2016)

“New American Vintage Series”: a ground‑up revision of the American Vintage Reissue based on vintage research—reworked neck profiles, pickups, and finishing.


This 1965‑spec model features a round‑laminated rosewood fingerboard, 7.25" radius, vintage‑style frets and thin nitrocellulose lacquer.


Unlike later American Original models (9.5" radius, fatter frets), this one prioritizes authentic vintage feel and tone.


Key Features

– Authentic 1965 specification: round‑laminated rosewood fingerboard, 7.25" radius, vintage‑style frets


– American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster pickups with rich lows, sparkling highs, and clear note separation


– Ultra‑thin nitrocellulose finish and mid‑60s neck binding details


Specs

– Body wood: Alder


– Neck wood: Maple


– Fingerboard: Rosewood (round‑laminated)


– Scale: Long scale (25.5”/648mm)


– Frets: 21 (vintage style)


– Weight: 3.6 kg


– Case: Original hard case included


– Year: 2016

Condition & Setup

– Parts replaced: none


– Finish: dings and surface scratches consistent with thin nitro finish


– Neck: straight, no warp or twist


– Frets: wear mainly in low positions; deepest remaining fret height ~1.1 mm (~80% life)


– Truss rod: operational both directions


– Action (12th fret): 1st string 1.5 mm / 6th string 1.75 mm


– Jazzmasters can feel tricky, but this example was professionally set up for maximum playability

Recommended Player

– A guitarist seeking authentic mid‑60s Jazzmaster tone and feel. The New American Vintage series is one of Fender USA’s most sought‑after vintage reissue lines.

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster
Categories
Year
  • 2016
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Nut Width
  • 1.65"
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Series
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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