Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Rosewood - 3-Tone Sunburst

Iconic Mid-60s Transition Styling Meets Authentic Golden-Era Craftsmanship

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Fender® American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass® with Rosewood Fingerboard in 3-Tone Sunburst. Built to period-accurate specifications, the American Vintage II series represents Fender’s most authentic recreation of the legendary instruments that shaped the sound of modern music.

Finished in a classic 3-Tone Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer over a hand-selected alder body, this 1966 Jazz Bass showcases the standout visual refinements introduced during a pivotal transition year in Fender history. The maple neck features a comfortable 1966 "U" profile, a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with elegant white neck binding, pearloid block inlays, and 20 vintage-tall frets on a 7.25" radius for an authentic, period-correct feel.

Sonic firepower is delivered by a pair of Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® pickups. Voiced specifically to recreate the airy chime, punchy midrange growl, and deep low-end resonance of original mid-1960s pickups, this bass cuts through dense live mixes and delivers timeless studio track clarity.

Sanctuary Product Intelligence Framework

• Best For: Rock, R&B, Motown, Funk, Pop, Worship, Americana, and High-End Studio Recording.
• Tone Profile: Warm, articulate, and resonant—delivering punchy midrange growl, tight low-end thump, and sweet top-end clarity.
• Key Performance Hardware: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Pickups, 4-Saddle Vintage-Style Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles, Vintage-Style "Paddle" Tuning Machines, and 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Pickguard.
• Neck Feeling: Comfortable 1966 "U" profile with a glossy nitrocellulose lacquer finish, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with white neck binding, and 7.25" radius.
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "1966 is a pinnacle year for Jazz Bass design. The combination of classic 3-Tone Sunburst nitro finish, white neck binding, pearloid block inlays, and paddle tuners gives this reissue unbelievable stage presence and legitimate golden-era vibe."

Complete Technical Specifications:

• Model Name: American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass®
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1966 "U" Profile
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood with White Binding
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Frets: 20, Vintage Tall
• Nut Material: Bone (1.5" / 38.1 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
• Pickups: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® (Bridge & Neck)
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage "Paddle" / Lollipop Style
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Case: Vintage-Style Black Hardshell Case (Orange Interior) Included

Photos are of one from our inventory, individual color and grain will vary from bass to bass.