Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Player's Perspective

As very proud Fender dealers, we're beyond excited to present this 1966 Jazzmaster reissue in a classic 3-Color Sunburst from the American Vintage II line! The new American Vintage II series brings back the original "American Vintage Reissue (AVRI)" of old with improved upon pickup design, more accurate neck shapes, and other period-correct specs. A lot of us here at the shop grew up lusting after those guitars and we're glad to finally get these into our hands years later.

The acquisition of Fender by CBS was polarizing for many, but as vintage Fender enthusiasts, we can't help but be drawn to some of the totally rad features of that era of Fender guitars. This Jazzy has the classic '60s look with the sunburst finish and rosewood board, but adds some very classy touches not usually seen on most guitars from the big F - pearl block inlays and a bound fingerboard! These are awesome aesthetic additions on this guitar especially, as they really serve to put the "Jazz" in "Jazzmaster".

The Pure Vintage '66 pickups just sound fantastic. All of the classic JM jangle is there in spades, and these single-coils take things a step further than the ones found on Strats and Teles and can really get roaring through an overdriven amp. There's a reason why they're so popular in pop-punk and alternative music. 

The '66 Jazzmaster - the epitome of both uniqueness and class. Perfect for the Fender fan who wants something a little different from the everyday fare!

Details

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

The Jazzmaster® was originally advertised as a guitar that contained “all the well-known Fender developments,” where “every convenience is provided.” Intended to provide a luxury playing experience and tempt jazz guitarists into playing solidbody electric guitars, this futuristic and comfort-contoured offset is about as far from a boxy archtop as can be imagined. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the guitar failed to catch on with the jazz crowd, but instead gained early acceptance with ‘60s surf, and later, indie-rock, alternative, and even country players.

The American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster features a comfortable “C” shape maple neck that plays like a dream with a 7.25” radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1966, this guitar is offered with white neck binding, pearl blocks, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners and matching painted headstock (on custom colors only). The patented “floating” tremolo, adjustable bridge with threaded saddles and Pure Vintage ‘66 Jazzmaster pickups, wired to the signature rhythm and lead circuits, deliver classic tone and authentic Fender feel.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

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