The Fender American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate nod to the revolutionary designs that reshaped music history. Each instrument in this series is crafted with period - correct bodies, necks, and hardware, top - notch finishes, and carefully tuned, year - specific pickups. It truly captures the genuine Fender craftsmanship and tone.
When Fender Sales' Don Randall asked for a more refined, high - end bass model, the iconic Jazz Bass was born. Its nut - narrow neck gives a quicker, easier playing feel, and the sleek body mimics the Jazzmaster's offset contour. By 1966, the instrument evolved with amazing new features.
The American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass comes with a comfy “U” shaped hard rock maple neck. With a 7.25” radius round - lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets, it plays like a charm. In line with 1966 production, it has white neck binding, pearl dots, two volume controls with master tone, a painted headstock that matches, and a 4 - ply tortoiseshell pickguard. The 4 - saddle bridge with threaded saddles, vintage - style “lollipop” tuners, and Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazz Bass pickups offer classic sound and style.
The American Vintage II instruments are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They're built for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, with unbeatable quality down to the last screw. These are the purest form of Fender electrics.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Bound Round - Laminated Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm)
- No. of Frets: 20
- Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '66 Single - Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge & Middle)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 4 - Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 4 - Ply Tortoiseshell
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045 -.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage ‘Lollipop’
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Vintage - Style Black (Orange Interior)
Using your Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure your bass is properly tuned using the vintage - style “lollipop” tuners. Adjust the two volume controls and the master tone to get the sound you want. The 4 - saddle bridge with threaded saddles allows for precise string height adjustment.
When it comes to handling, always hold the bass by the neck and body to avoid any accidental damage. Keep it away from extreme temperatures and humidity, as these can affect the wood and the electronics.
For maintenance, wipe the body and fretboard regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the strings after each use to prevent corrosion. Every few months, you can use a guitar cleaner on the body to keep the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking great. If you notice any issues with the pickups or other parts, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician for servicing.
