The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate re - creation of the revolutionary guitar designs that changed the music world. Each guitar in this series is crafted with bodies, necks, and hardware true to the era, featuring top - notch finishes and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups. This way, it fully captures the genuine Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The Jazzmaster® was initially promoted as a guitar that had 'all the well - known Fender advancements' and 'every convenience'. It aimed to offer a high - end playing experience and attract jazz guitarists to solid - body electric guitars. With its futuristic and comfort - contoured offset shape, it's very different from a traditional boxy archtop. Although it didn't catch on with jazz players at first, it was quickly embraced by 60s surf musicians and later by indie - rock, alternative, and even country players.
The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster has a comfortable maple neck in a 'C' shape. It plays like a dream, thanks to its 7.25” radius round - lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. In line with 1966 production features, it has 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 give it that classic Fender tone and authentic feel.
The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They're built for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, with unrivaled quality right down to the last screw. These are the purest form of Fender electric guitars - 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' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm)
- No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Tall Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Block
- 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: 3 - Ply Parchment
- 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. Just pick it up, tune it using the Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines, and start playing. You can switch between the rhythm and lead circuits to get different tones from the Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups.
When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar in the provided vintage - style black case with an orange interior when you're not using it. This will protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the strings after each use with a soft cloth to remove sweat and dirt. This helps keep the strings in good condition and your guitar sounding great.
If you're changing the strings, use Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings with.010 -.046 gauges. Make sure to adjust the adjustable bridge with threaded saddles properly so the guitar plays smoothly.
Also, be careful not to expose your guitar to extreme temperatures or humidity. This can damage the body finish, which is nitrocellulose lacquer, and affect the overall performance of the guitar. With proper care, your Fender Jazzmaster will serve you well for years to come.
