Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage II 1966 RW Lake Placid Blue
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A Faithful Tribute to a 1966 Icon
Designed in the spirit of vintage Fender instruments, this American Vintage II features key specifications from the 1966 models: white neck binding, 7mm pearloid dots, and matching painted headstock. The nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to "breathe," enhancing resonance and developing a natural patina over time.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
Ideal for vintage enthusiasts, studio work, and stage performance, it suits intermediate to expert bassists. Its versatility covers jazz, soul, funk, classic rock, and pop, with precise response to fingerstyle, pick playing, or light slap.
The Sound
The two Pure Vintage '66 single-coils deliver the Jazz Bass sonic DNA: clear attack, singing mids, and defined lows. The dual independent volume controls plus a passive tone knob allow blending between neck and bridge pickups, from warm and woody to crisp and articulate. The alder body, rosewood fingerboard, and threaded saddle bridge provide sustain, spectral balance, and dynamic response true to the sixties productions.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Comes with a black "Vintage-Style" hard case (orange interior). For maintenance and playing: long scale strings .045-.105 Fender 7250M (PN 0737250406), standard bass strap, quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a stable universal bass stand.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | ||
| Format | Jazz Bass, solid body | Tuners | Pure Vintage "Lollipop" |
| Wood | alder | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Knobs | black plastic |
| Pickguard | 3-ply "Aged White" (some finishes with 4-ply tortoise shell) | Neck plate | 4 screws with "F" logo, numbered |
| Material | maple, 1966 "U" profile | Configuration | SS (2 single-coil pickups) |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm | Pickups | 2 x Pure Vintage '66 Jazz Bass (neck and bridge) |
| Frets | 20, Vintage Tall type | Controls | Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Tone |
| Nut width | 1.5" / 38.1 mm | Selector | none (blend via volumes) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Wiring | passive, vintage style |
| Inlays | 7 mm white pearloid dots | Orientation | right-handed |
| Neck finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Headstock | Jazz Bass, matching finish |
| Truss rod | heel-adjustable (Vintage-Style "Butt Adjust") | Case | black "Vintage-Style" hard case (orange interior) included |
| Bridge | Pure Vintage 4 threaded steel saddles, 5-screw mount | Original strings | Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel .045-.105 (PN 0737250406) |
| Chrome bridge cover | included | Type / Subtype | electric bass / 2 Single-Coil |
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Pure Vintage '66 pickups of this Jazz Bass offer?
The two Pure Vintage '66 single-coil pickups deliver sharp attacks and defined lows. Independent volume controls allow blending of the neck and bridge pickups, with a shared passive tone control.
What is the neck profile of the Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage II 1966?
The maple neck features a 1966 "U" profile, a nut width of 38.1 mm, and a 7.25-inch radius.
Is this bass suitable for funk and classic rock?
Equipped with two Jazz Bass pickups, this model covers jazz, soul, funk, classic rock, and pop. The passive wiring responds well to fingerstyle, pick playing, and light slap techniques. The 34-inch scale length is paired with four steel strings .045-.105 gauge by default.
Is the Lake Placid Blue finish nitrocellulose?
A glossy nitrocellulose lacquer coats the alder body and neck. The Lake Placid Blue finish includes a matching painted headstock and a 3-ply Aged White pickguard.
What case and strings are supplied with this bass?
The bass comes in a black Vintage-Style hard case with an orange interior. It is originally strung with Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel .045-.105 strings, reference 0737250406.
