Fender Jazzmaster 1966 American Vintage II Rw Lake Placid Blue
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A 1966 Icon at the Heart of the American Vintage II Series
Originally designed to appeal to jazz musicians, the Jazzmaster eventually became popular among 1960s surfers and later within indie and alternative scenes. This American Vintage II 1966 respects the craftsmanship, hardware, and aesthetics of the era, offering a faithful reissue crafted with exemplary care.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an expressive and inspiring instrument. From surf music to indie/alternative rock, through modern country and shoegaze, it excels where textured cleans, punchy crunches, and reverberant atmospheres are desired.
Sound
The Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster single-coil pickups deliver airy highs, precise mids, and firm lows. The Lead circuit (3-position selector, volume/tone) offers snap and dynamics, while the Rhythm circuit highlights the neck pickup with a softer tone via two dedicated knobs. The alder body provides balance and projection, the rosewood fingerboard softens the attack, and the floating vibrato adds a singing warmth with natural sustain and characteristic harmonics.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
A set of nickel strings 10-46 (original standard) to preserve the tension and response of the floating vibrato. Leather or nylon strap with classic attachments, universal floor or wall guitar stand, 6.35 mm straight jack cable for secure input on the pickguard. Comes with a vintage-style hard case; for touring, opt for a dedicated Jazzmaster/Jaguar flight case.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Shape | Jazzmaster | Knobs | White "Witch Hat" |
| Wood | Alder | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Strap Buttons | Standard |
| Pickguard | 3-ply "parchment" | Installed Strings | Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010-.046 |
| Neck | Maple, 4-bolt attachment | Pickups | 2 Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster single-coils (neck/bridge) - SS configuration |
| Profile | "1966 C" | Selector | 3-position toggle switch (Lead circuit) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" / 184 mm (Vintage type) | Controls | Master volume, master tone (Lead); two volume/tone knobs for neck pickup (Rhythm circuit) |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Auxiliary Switching | 2-position slider switch (Lead/Rhythm) |
| Truss Rod | Heel access, vintage style | Wiring | Vintage style, cloth-covered wire |
| Nut | Bone | Series | American Vintage II |
| Headstock | Jazzmaster style, painted in "Custom Color" finishes | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Bridge | Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with steel threaded saddles | Sound Style | 2 single-coils |
| Tailpiece/Vibrato | Pure Vintage floating tremolo with locking button and push-in arm | Case | Black vintage-style hard case (orange interior) |
| Tuners | Pure Vintage "Fender Deluxe" inline | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster pickups offer?
The two Pure Vintage '66 single-coils deliver bright highs, precise mids, and firm lows. The Lead circuit uses a three-position selector with main volume and tone controls.
Is the floating tremolo on the Jazzmaster American Vintage II 1966 suitable for vibrato effects?
The Pure Vintage floating tremolo features a lock button and push-in arm. This design provides a smooth, singing quality with natural sustain and characteristic harmonics. The Pure Vintage Jazzmaster bridge has steel threaded saddles.
What is the neck profile and fingerboard radius?
The maple neck has a "1966 C" profile and a four-bolt neck plate. The rosewood fingerboard has a vintage 7.25-inch (184 mm) radius on a 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length.
What strings come installed from the factory?
A set of Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel strings in .010-.046 gauge is factory-installed.
Does the Fender Jazzmaster 1966 American Vintage II come with a case?
A black vintage-style hard case with an orange interior is included. The displayed version is right-handed and features standard strap buttons.
