1966 American Vintage Jazz Bass in mint condition. From Fender:

The 1966 Jazz Bass Returns!

When you take an American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass for a test drive, you’ll be impressed by its vintage tone and outstanding playability. A member of Fender’s American Vintage II series, the bass consists of period-accurate components that perfectly mirror those found on a real-deal ’66 J-Bass. This 4-string bass features an offset, contoured alder body and a super comfortable “U”-shaped maple neck. It comes loaded with two Pure Vintage ’66 single-coil J-Bass pickups that perfectly reproduce the biting thump of that model year. Other Sweetwater-approved vintage features include the 7.25-inch round-laminated rosewood board, fingerboard binding, 4-saddle bridge, and “lollipop” tuning keys. There’s a lot to like about the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, and we’re just scratching the surface.

American Vintage II: more realistic reproductions than ever before

Experience the magic of “Golden Era” axes with Fender’s American Vintage II Series! The series offers painstaking re-creations of year-specific guitars and basses from Fender’s vaunted instrument production history. Each American Vintage II Series instrument features period-accurate features and construction, from tonewood pairings and pickups to body shapes and neck profiles. Even the wiring schemes and fingerboard profiles are exactly as they were decades ago! You’ll find your new favorite axe in the all-new American Vintage II Series.

Pure Vintage pickups deliver iconic tones

Fender knows how important vintage J-Bass tone is to you. So, their most accomplished pickup designers created the Pure Vintage ’66 pickups and loaded them into this axe’s period-accurate pickguard. Pure Vintage ’66 pickups are carefully voiced to encapsulate the tone and spirit of the 1966 Jazz Basses. This isn’t a reproduction of a general ‘60s-style pickup. Instead, each time you plug into your American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, you get the exact tone and responsiveness of a genuine ’66 Jazz Bass.

Plays and feels like a classic

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass comes with a “U”-shaped maple neck topped by a 7.25-inch radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard — a standard cost-saving practice at the time. The neck’s profile rests securely in your hand, providing a solid and stable feel. Vintage bass lovers will love playing the 20 Narrow Tall frets! Whether you stand or sit, the comfortable offset J-Bass body’s alder construction provides a well-balanced and comfortable playing feel. Players who love old-school Fender sound and feel will enjoy playing the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass.

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Features:

  • A stunning, period-accurate re-creation of a 1966 Jazz Bass
  • Dual Pure Vintage ’66 Jazz Bass pickups pump out classic thump and bite
  • Alder body offers a comfortable and lightweight playing platform
  • Classic 2 volume and 1 tone control layout provides plenty of tonal versatility
  • “U”-shaped maple neck rests securely in your hands
  • Round-laminated rosewood neck and 20 Vintage Tall frets offer a slick playing surface
  • Neck binding, butt-end truss rod adjustment, and “lollipop” tuning keys add a classic late ’60s touch
  • SpecificationDetailNumber of Strings4Left-/Right-handedRight-handedBody ShapeJazzBody MaterialAlderColorOlympic WhiteBody FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck MaterialMapleNeck Shape1966 UNeck JointBolt-onRadius7.25"Fingerboard MaterialRosewoodFingerboard InlayWhite DotsNumber of Frets21, Vintage TallScale Length34"Nut Width1.5"Nut MaterialBoneBridge/TailpiecePure Vintage 4-saddle with Threaded Steel SaddlesTunersPure Vintage LollipopMiddle PickupPure Vintage '66 Single-coil Jazz BassBridge PickupPure Vintage '66 Single-coil Jazz BassControls2 x volume, 1 x master toneStringsFender, .045-.105Case/Gig BagHardshell Case

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Listed9 months ago
ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • American Vintage II '66 Jazz Bass
Finish
  • Olympic white with matching headstock
Categories
Year
  • 2022
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Body Shape
  • J-Style
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Alder
Series
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Scale Length
  • 34"
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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