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The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The Jazzmaster® was originally advertised as a guitar that contained “all the well-known Fender developments,” where “every convenience is provided.” Intended to provide a luxury playing experience and tempt jazz guitarists into playing solidbody electric guitars, this futuristic and comfort-contoured offset is about as far from a boxy archtop as can be imagined. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the guitar failed to catch on with the jazz crowd, but instead gained early acceptance with ‘60s surf, and later, indie-rock, alternative, and even country players.
The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster features a comfortable “C” shape maple neck that plays like a dream with a 7.25” radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1966, this guitar is offered with white neck binding, pearl blocks, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners and matching painted headstock (on custom colors only). The patented “floating” tremolo, adjustable bridge with threaded saddles and Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups, wired to the signature rhythm and lead circuits, deliver classic tone and authentic Fender feel.
General
Series
American Vintage II
Orientation
Right-Hand
Color
Dakota Red
Country Of Origin
US
Neck
Headstock
Jazzmaster®
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape
1966 “C”
Neck Construction
4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius
7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
Position Inlays
Pearloid Block
Side Dots
Black
Number of Frets
21
Truss Rod
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut
Bone
Nut Width
1.650″ (42 mm)
Nut Material
Bone
Body
Body
Alder
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape
Jazzmaster®
Body Material
Alder
Hardware
Bridge
Pure Vintage Jazzmaster® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece
Pure Vintage Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
Bridge Mounting
Floating
Pickguard
3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Covers
Aged White
Control Knobs
White “Witch Hat”
Switch Tip
Aged White
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”
String Trees
Butterfly
Strings
Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Tremolo Arm
Pop-In Vintage-Style Jazzmaster®
Neck Plate
4-Bolt with “F” Logo, Serialized
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Pure Vintage ’66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster®
Neck Pickup
Pure Vintage ’66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster®
Pickup Configuration
SS
Controls
Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone
Switching
3-Position Toggle (Lead Circuit)
Auxiliary Switching
2-Position On/Off Slide Switch for Switching Between “Lead” and “Rhythm” Circuits
Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag
FEJ610 Jaguar®/Jazzmaster®/Starcaster® Gig Bag, P/N 0991412506 (Not Included)
Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?
Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used guitars, band and orchestral instruments, pianos, amps, sound systems, and so much more!
With certified technicians on staff and a century of experience between them all, you can rest assured any instrument you purchase from Melody Music Shop LLC is in the best condition possible! Our ENTIRE STORE is maintained at 50% humidity year round per manufacturer’s stringent requirements. All items will be packaged carefully to ensure their safe arrival. Guitars will have their string tension lowered and packaged to manufacture specs or better. Melody Music Shop LLC guarantees quality products, fast shipping, and top-notch customer service!
Please contact us if you have any questions!
Shipping
Items purchased from our store should ship out within 2 business days of receiving payment. UPS Ground, fully insured, will be used for shipping instruments and large items. Items over $350 will require a signature. Accessories and other small items will be shipped via USPS.
Payments
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