The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate re - creation of the revolutionary guitar designs that made musical history. These guitars are crafted with bodies, necks, and hardware true to the era, along with top - notch finishes and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups. Each one captures the real essence of Fender's craftsmanship and tone.
The Jazzmaster® was initially promoted as a guitar having 'all the well - known Fender advancements' with 'every convenience'. It aimed to offer a luxurious playing feel and attract jazz guitarists to solid - body electric guitars. This futuristic, comfort - shaped offset guitar is very different from a traditional boxy archtop. It didn't gain popularity among jazz players at first, but was quickly embraced by 60s surf musicians, and later by indie - rock, alternative, and even country artists.
The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster has a comfy 'C' shaped maple neck. Paired with a 7.25” radius round - lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets, it plays like a dream. In line with 1966 production, it comes with white neck binding, pearl blocks, single - line 'Fender Deluxe' tuners, and a matching painted headstock (for custom colors). The patented 'floating' tremolo, adjustable bridge with threaded saddles, and Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups wired to the signature rhythm and lead circuits deliver that classic Fender tone and feel.
The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They're made for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, and are built with outstanding quality right down to the last screw. These are the purest form of Fender electric guitars - Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Jazzmaster®
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: 1966 'C'
- Fretboard Material: Bound Round - Laminated Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77mm)
- No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Tall Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Block Inlays
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '66 Single - Coil Jazzmaster® (Bridge), Pure Vintage '66 Single - Coil Jazzmaster® (Neck)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Jazzmaster® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
- Pickguard: 4 - Ply Tortoiseshell
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe'
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Vintage - Style Black (Orange Interior)
Using your Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster is a breeze. First, make sure it's in tune using the Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines. When you start playing, the comfortable 'C' shape maple neck will feel great in your hands. You can switch between the rhythm and lead circuits easily to get different tones from the Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups.
For note - bending, the floating tremolo gives you some cool effects. Just use your right hand to push or pull on it gently. The adjustable bridge with threaded saddles allows you to set the action according to your preference.
As for maintenance, keep it in the vintage - style black case with an orange interior when you're not using it. This will protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the guitar down with a soft cloth after each use to keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking good. And don't forget to change the Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings regularly, about every few months depending on how often you play. Also, store it in a place with stable temperature and humidity to prevent the wood from warping.
