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Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Demo with Tim Stewart

Exploring the American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster | American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Exploring the American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster | American Vintage II | Fender

Exploring the American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster | American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Exploring the American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster | American Vintage II | Fender

Introducing American Vintage II | Fenderplay button

Introducing American Vintage II | Fender

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The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster electric guitar celebrates the iconic offset design and sound of the mid-1960s. Its alder body and maple neck provide a resonant yet articulate foundation for the Pure Vintage '66 Single-coil Jazzmaster pickups to deliver the distinctive chime and quack that defined a generation. Available at Guitar Center, this meticulously crafted instrument features a comfortable mid-'60s C-shaped neck profile with a round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets for a fast, familiar feel. The Jazzmaster bridge with threaded saddles and floating tremolo system provide expressive string bending and warbling effects.

Pure Vintage '66 Pickups For Quintessential Jazzmaster Tone

The Pure Vintage '66 Single-coil Jazzmaster pickups are specially voiced to capture the bright, jangly tones of the mid-1960s. In conjunction with the alder body and maple neck, these pickups produce harmonically rich overtones with chimey highs and a throaty midrange. The slide switch and thumbwheel controls provide tonal versatility, from rhythm to lead settings.

'60s-Inspired Neck Profile And Fretboard

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster features a comfortable C-shaped neck profile with a round-lam rosewood fingerboard—as was standard for the era. The 7.25" fingerboard radius and 21 vintage-tall frets make chordal playing a breeze while providing silky bends and vibrato. The neck's mid-'60s profile is highly resistant to twisting and warping thanks to its maple construction.

Vintage-Accurate Bridge And Tremolo System

This Jazzmaster comes equipped with an adjustable bridge and floating tremolo system designed to deliver expressive string bending and warbling effects. The tremolo arm can be adjusted to create subtle pitch variations or more dramatic warbles. The bridge and saddles are threaded for precise intonation adjustments.

Premium Appointments And Included Case

As with the original 1960s Jazzmasters, this American Vintage II model features white neck binding, pearloid block inlays, and Fender Deluxe tuners. It comes in a three-color Sunburst finish and includes a vintage-style black case with an orange interior for premium protection. Order the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster today from for a vintage-inspired instrument with modern playability.

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue
Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue
Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue

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  • Alder body with a nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a C-shaped profile
  • Bound round-lam rosewood fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets and pearloid block inlays
  • Duo of Pure Vintage ’66 single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
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Body
  • Body type: Offset
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
  • Neck finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Bound round-laminated rosewood
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Pearloid block
  • Nut width/material: 1.65 in. (42 mm) bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary single coil
  • Control layout: Lead circuit (slide switch down): Master volume, Master Tone; Rhythm circuit (slide switch up): Two thumbwheel controls for neck pickup volume and tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with threaded steel barrel saddles
  • Tailpiece: Pure Vintage floating tremolo with tremolo lock button and push-in tremolo arm
  • Tuning machines: Pure Vintage "Fender Deluxe"
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Vintage-style black
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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