***On display at our Joplin, Mo location***

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass 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. Featuring a comfortable 1966 U-shaped hard rock maple neck, a 7.25-inch radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard, and vintage tall frets, the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass plays like a dream with a fast and effortless feel. The stunning 3-Color Sunburst finish enhances its classic appeal, complemented by white neck binding, pearl dots, a matching painted headstock, and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard to create a standout look on any stage.

• Alder Body: Offers a comfortable and lightweight playing platform with classic offset contoured style.
• Neck Material & Fingerboard: Features a hard rock maple neck and a bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard for exceptional stability, playability, and sustain.
• Neck Construction & Joint: Utilizes a 4-bolt neck construction with an F logo and serialized neck plate to enhance structural integrity and sustain.
• Pickup Configuration: Delivers classic thump and bite powered by dual Pure Vintage 66 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups.
• Neck Profile: Features a 1966 U-shaped profile that rests securely in your hands, ensuring a comfortable playing position and reducing fatigue.
• Bridge System: Offers improved tuning stability, resonance, and adjustability via a Pure Vintage 4-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles, complete with a chrome bridge cover.
• Headstock: Features a matching painted headstock and vintage-style disc string trees that contribute to balance, weight distribution, and authentic late 60s aesthetic appeal.
• Finish & Color: Showcases a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in 3-Color Sunburst, perfectly paired with white neck binding, pearloid dots, and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard.
• Case/Gig Bag: Included vintage-style black hardshell case with an orange interior for secure transport and protection.
• Scale Length: 34 inches for optimal string tension and tonal balance.
• Nut Width: 1.5 inches bone nut for a comfortable and precise playing feel.
• Pickup Selector or Switching System: Two volume controls with a master tone knob providing versatile tonal options and classic control layout.

Built with Fender’s signature period-accurate design and meticulous historical engineering, the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass redefines authentic vintage bass performance[cite: 1]. Combining a balanced alder body, superior tonal clarity from Pure Vintage 66 pickups, and effortless playability from its round-lam rosewood fingerboard, this instrument exemplifies the enduring innovation and craftsmanship that set Fender apart.

Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.