Fender Jazz Bass 1966 American Vintage II Rw Olympic White
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The Faithful Return of a 1966 Icon
Born to offer a more refined alternative to the Precision, the Jazz Bass established itself on funk, jazz, rock, and soul stages. This American Vintage II 1966 replicates the era's specifications with exemplary accuracy: nitrocellulose lacquer, coordinated painted headstock, bound rosewood fingerboard, and "Pure Vintage" hardware. The result: the look and feel of a collectible instrument with the reliability of impeccable modern craftsmanship.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists seeking a fast feel and nuanced response. Its natural versatility effortlessly covers jazz, punchy funk, warm soul, vintage rock, and pop. The "U" profile provides support for fingerstyle and pick playing, while the vintage radius fingerboard encourages smooth and musical playing.
The Sound
The two Pure Vintage '66 single-coil pickups deliver Fender's sonic DNA: clear attacks, singing mids, and firm lows. The passive wiring with two volumes + tone allows fine control over the balance between neck and bridge pickups, from a round, woody hum to a more biting and articulate tone. The alder body ensures exemplary spectral balance, the maple neck adds definition, and the rosewood fingerboard softens the treble. The threaded saddle bridge promotes sustain and intonation precision, for a responsive and expressive bass.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Long scale 34" bass string set with .045-.105 nickel-plated steel gauges (compatible with this Jazz Bass), standard strap with classic strap locks, high-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable. Hard case in Jazz Bass style included.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | ||
| Material | Alder | Bridge Cover/Tailpiece | Included chrome bridge cover |
| Finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Tuners | Pure Vintage "Lollipop" |
| Shape | Jazz Bass | Control Knobs | Black plastic |
| Pickguard | 4-ply "Tortoise Shell" | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Profile | "1966 U" | Strap Buttons | Standard |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184 mm (Vintage type) | Pickups | 2 x Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass (SS) |
| Scale Length | 34" / 864 mm | Controls | Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master tone |
| Nut Width | 1.50" / 38 mm | Selector | None (blend via independent volumes) |
| Frets | "Vintage tall" | Wiring | Vintage style |
| Inlays | 7 mm pearloid dots | Series | American Vintage II |
| Truss Rod | Heel adjustment, vintage style | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Nut Material | Bone | Original Strings | Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel .045-.105 (long scale) |
| Headstock | Coordinated painted Jazz Bass | Case | Included vintage-style black hard case (orange interior) |
| Bridge | Pure Vintage, 4 threaded steel saddles | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Pure Vintage '66 pickups on this Jazz Bass deliver?
The two Pure Vintage '66 single-coil pickups provide sharp attack, singing mids, and tight lows. Independent volume controls allow blending of the neck and bridge pickups, from a warm tone to a more biting response.
Is the neck of the Fender Jazz Bass 1966 American Vintage II comfortable for fast playing?
Its '1966 U' profile, 38 mm nut width, and 34" / 864 mm scale length match the Jazz Bass dimensions of that era. The rosewood fingerboard with a vintage 7.25" / 184 mm radius and Vintage Tall frets facilitate smooth playing.
Is this bass suitable for funk and vintage rock?
This passive SS configuration covers snappy funk, warm soul, jazz, and vintage rock thanks to the blend of the two pickups and overall tone.
What type of strings should be used on this Jazz Bass?
The original setup uses Fender USA 7250M nickel steel strings in a .045-.105 gauge, long scale 34" format. Long scale bass strings of the same gauge are compatible with the 864 mm scale length.
Is a case included with the bass?
A black vintage-style hard case with an orange interior is included. A chrome bridge cover is also provided, along with standard strap buttons.
