Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, Olympic White, Left Handed Overview
Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, Olympic White, Left-Handed
The Fender American Vintage II series offers a meticulously crafted tribute to the groundbreaking designs that have shaped musical history. These instruments are built with period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, featuring premium finishes and precisely voiced, year-specific pickups to deliver authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
Key Features:
- Body: The Jazz Bass features an offset, contoured body style that mirrors the elegance of the Jazzmaster, offering both visual appeal and ergonomic comfort.
- Neck: A comfortable “U” shape hard rock maple neck provides a solid and substantial feel, typical of the era. The neck is topped with a 7.25” radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets, offering a smooth playing experience.
- Pickups: The Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazz Bass pickups are meticulously voiced to capture the classic thump and tone that defined the sound of the era, delivering the unmistakable growl and punch that the Jazz Bass is known for.
- Hardware: The bass is equipped with vintage-style hardware, including a 4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles and “lollipop” tuners, ensuring reliable performance and tuning stability.
- Aesthetic Details: True to the 1966 model, this Jazz Bass features white neck binding, pearl dot inlays, a matching painted headstock, and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, all contributing to its period-accurate look and feel.
- Controls: Two volume controls with a master tone knob allow for precise control over your sound, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities from deep, warm lows to bright, punchy highs.
- Finish: The Olympic White finish is complemented by the matching headstock and classic tortoiseshell pickguard, making this bass as visually striking as it is sonically versatile.
Overview:
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is a faithful recreation of the iconic instrument that set new standards in bass design and sound. With its vintage appointments, superior build quality, and authentic tone, this bass is perfect for players who appreciate the timeless appeal of Fender’s legacy. Designed with an unwavering commitment to detail, this left-handed model captures the essence of the original 1966 Jazz Bass, offering a true piece of musical history for today’s bassists.
- Alder Body w/ Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Pure Vintage ‘62 Jazz Bass Single Coil pickups
- “C” Shaped Bound Maple Neck w/ Round Lam Rosewood Fingerboard
- Vintage Tall Frets
- 7.25” radius
- Vintage-Style 4 Threaded Barrel bridge w/ Vintage-Style Tuners
- HEADSTOCK: Jazz Bass®
- NECK MATERIAL: Maple
- NECK FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- NECK SHAPE: 1966 "U"
- NECK CONSTRUCTION: 4-Bolt
- FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
- POSITION INLAYS: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
- SIDE DOTS: Black
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
- TRUSS ROD: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- TRUSS ROD NUT: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- STRING NUT: Bone
- NUT WIDTH: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- FRET SIZE: Vintage Tall
- SCALE LENGTH: 34" (86.36 cm)
- BRIDGE PICKUP: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
- MIDDLE PICKUP: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
- PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SS
- CONTROLS: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- SWITCHING: None
- BRIDGE: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
- BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- BRIDGE MOUNTING: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
- PICKGUARD: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- PICKUP COVERS: Black
- CONTROL KNOBS: Black Plastic
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
- TUNING MACHINES: Pure Vintage ‘Lollipop’
- STRING TREES: Vintage-Style Disc
- STRINGS: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Serialized with "F" Logo
- STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style
- BODY: Alder
- BODY FINISH: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- BODY SHAPE: Jazz Bass®
- BODY MATERIAL: Alder
