FENDER American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburst
Minor signs of use
4-string electric bass with nitrocellulose finish, Pure Vintage single coils and Pure Vintage hardware
Bass from the American Vintage II series, made in the USA
Authentic replica of a Jazz from 1966
Sunburst nitrocellulose finish with matching headstock and fretboard binding, four-ply tortoise pickguard
Alder body
Bolted maple neck
"Round Laminated" rosewood fingerboard with pearloid DotInlays
20 frets in "Vintage Tall" format
"1966 and neck profile with 38 mm nut width (1.5"), 7.25" fingerboard radius (184 mm)
One Fender Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass single coil in center position
One Fender Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass single coil in bridge position
Passive electrics with separate volume pots for each pickup and treble trim
Fender Pure Vintage 4-saddle Bass bridge with fluted steel tailpieces
Fender Pure Vintage "Lollipop" bass machine heads
Third strap button on the headstock ("Hootenanny Strap Button")
Finger rest at the underneath end of the fingerboard
Includes FenderVintage-StyleBlack Hardshell Case and cover for the bridge
Detailed replica of a Fender Jazz Bass from 1966
With the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass RW 3-Color SunburstFender sends an authentic replica of a J-Bass from that vintage into the race, which marked the peak in the evolution of Fender's probably most successful bass model. Besides the historically accurate appointments like the matching headstock and the bound rosewood fingerboard, Fender naturally relies on the certificated construction method with offset arch body and slim maple neck in the narrow "1966 U" profile for the American Vintage II '66 Jazz Bass. Two Pure Vintage '66 single coil pickups and traditional passive electrics also promise diverse vintage sounds that make the J-Bass an all-rounder for almost any musical style. Last but not least, historically correct Hardware in the form of a Pure Vintage 4-saddle bridge and precise Pure Vintage "Lollipop" tuners complete Fender's American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburst.
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburst impresses with authentic Sixties specs and diverse vintage tones.
The ergonomic alder body and the narrow "1966 U" maple neck promise excellent handling.
Traditional in construction and design
In the construction of the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, Fender adheres to the specifications of its namesake vintage with great attention to detail. Under the thin nitrocellulose lacquer, an alder body is used, whose ergonomic offset design with rounded edges and large comfort shapings promises comfortable handling of the bass guitar both on the strap and on the thigh. The bolt-on maple neck naturally features the authentic "1966 U" profile, which promises excellent playing characteristics for any technique with strong rounding and narrow 38 mm nut width. The rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dots and elegant binding is also glued to the 7.25" radius (184 mm) specified by the neck blank using the " Round Laminated" method.
Two Pure Vintage '66 J-Bass single coils and traditional passive electrics deliver rich bass tones for just about any style of music.
Authentic vintage sounds for almost any genre
At the bass amp, the American Vintage II Jazz Bass turns out to be a sonic all-rounder that not only feels at home in the eponymous jazz, but also comes up with the right tones for almost any music genre between blues, rock, R'n'B, funk and metal. Separate volume controls allow infinitely variable mixing of the Fender Pure Vintage '66 J-Bass single coils in bridge and middle positions, providing an extensive tonal palette with unmistakable vintage character, ranging from the wiry and mid-range assertiveness of the bridge pickup to the deep yet transparent sound of the middle pickup. To customize the Bass sound, the bass guitar also features the traditional passive treble cutoff.
The headstock of the American Vintage II '66 Jazz Bass carries tuning stable Pure Vintage "Lollipop" tuners a third strap pin for classic bass strap attachment.
Historically accurate hardware equipment
An outfit of historically accurate reproduced attachments completes Fender's American Vintage II Jazz Bass RW 3-Color Sunburst. On the body, the factory-wound strings are held by the traditional Pure Vintage 4-saddle bridge, whose fluted steel tailpieces not only guarantee precise adjustment of intonation and string action but also make string spacing selectable within certain limits. Behind the bone nut, precise Pure Vintage "Lollipop" tuners with distinctive oval wings also keep the E-Bass securely in the correct tuning. In addition, the headstock carries a third strap button that allowed the strap to be attached to the headstock using the classic method on original vintage instruments. Last but not least, the historically correct bridge cover is included with the Bass for optional installation.
