The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate re - creation of the revolutionary guitar designs that changed the face of music history. These guitars are crafted with period - exact bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups. Each one truly captures the real essence of Fender's craftsmanship and tone. The Jazzmaster® was first promoted as a guitar with 'all the well - known Fender features' and 'every convenience'. It was meant to offer a luxurious playing experience and attract jazz guitarists to solid - body electric guitars. This futuristic, comfort - shaped offset guitar is far from the typical boxy archtop. It didn't gain popularity among jazz players initially but 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 'C' shaped maple neck that plays like a dream. It comes with a 7.25” radius round - lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. In line with 1966 production, 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 you the classic Fender tone and authentic feel. The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They are made for players who appreciate vintage Fender tone and feel and are built with top - notch quality down to the last screw. These are the purest form of Fender electric guitars: the 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: 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 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines, and start strumming. You can switch between the rhythm and lead circuits using the pickups to get different tones. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in the vintage - style black case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth after each use to keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking good. Check the strings regularly and change them when they start to sound dull or lose their tone. Make sure to keep the guitar in a stable environment with a consistent temperature and humidity to prevent the wood from warping. And when adjusting the bridge or tremolo, do it gently to avoid damaging the hardware.
