Want to own a piece of bass history? The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is a meticulously accurate recreation of the legendary year that defined the J-Bass sound—complete with period-correct specs, vintage-voiced pickups, and that iconic Lake Placid Blue finish that turns heads on any stage.

What makes the 1966 Jazz Bass legendary?

• Pure Vintage '66 single-coil pickups deliver that classic growl, punch, and articulation that made the J-Bass famous
• Bound rosewood fingerboard with matching painted headstock captures authentic 1966 aesthetics
• Comfortable "U" shaped hard rock maple neck feels substantial yet fast
• 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage tall frets provides authentic vintage feel
• 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and vintage "lollipop" tuners are period-accurate down to the last detail
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish ages beautifully and resonates naturally
• Two volume controls with master tone give you precise tonal shaping

Who is this bass for?
Whether you're a session bassist who needs that authentic vintage tone for recording, a collector seeking period-correct Fender craftsmanship, a gigging player who wants classic J-Bass versatility, or a serious musician ready to invest in an instrument with timeless appeal, this bass delivers. It's perfect for players who appreciate the nuances of vintage design and refuse to settle for approximations.

How does it sound and feel?
Imagine the warm, woody thump of alder combined with the singing clarity and punch that made the Jazz Bass the go-to instrument for countless bassists across every genre. The Pure Vintage '66 pickups capture that sweet spot between vintage warmth and modern articulation—your notes sit perfectly in the mix with rich harmonic content and defined attack. The "U" shaped neck fills your hand with a substantial, confident feel while the bound rosewood fingerboard feels smooth and fast under your fingers. Whether you're laying down Motown grooves, driving rock rhythms, or walking jazz lines, this bass responds with the authentic voice of 1966.

Period-accurate features:

• Alder body with classic offset contoured design
• Hard rock maple neck with "U" profile
• Round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with white binding and pearl dot inlays
• Matching Lake Placid Blue painted headstock
• 4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles for precise intonation
• Pure Vintage "lollipop" tuning machines
• 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Built with unmatched quality:
Every American Vintage II instrument is crafted in Corona, California with obsessive attention to historical accuracy. From the year-specific pickup voicing to the period-correct hardware, these are direct descendants of the original Fenders—designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage tone and feel, built with modern quality control standards.

Why 1966?
By 1966, the Jazz Bass had evolved to its most refined form with the addition of binding, matching headstock, and refined electronics. This was the golden era when the J-Bass became the studio standard and the choice of discerning bassists worldwide. This is that bass, recreated with painstaking accuracy.

Includes deluxe hardshell case. This is vintage Fender tone in its purest form—the stuff of legends.