Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Left- Hand, RW, Olympic White, Demo model

The Fender American Vintage II series draws inspiration—not just visually—from the historic designs that shaped music history. We have precisely reproduced many period-correct details: bodies, necks, and hardware; premium finishes; and pickups carefully voiced to match the tone of the original model year. Thanks to traditional Fender craftsmanship, every instrument embodies the authentic character and sound of the original model.
Our Precision Bass was the world's first electric bass. It opened up entirely new possibilities for bassists. Finally, there was an instrument that was portable, electrically amplified, and—above all—offered precise playability! The renowned Quincy Jones described the Fender bass as "...a crucial technical breakthrough that changed music forever."
Initially, it shared several features with the Telecaster, such as the large Tele® headstock, slab body, and chrome control plate. However, by 1954, the P-Bass had evolved into its own distinct instrument with a sleek, contoured design that leaned more toward the Stratocaster. The American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass captures the sound and feel of the original. It is available in Vintage Blonde or 2-Color Sunburst, both featuring a single-ply white pickguard on an ash body.
To deliver that classic Fender playing experience, we equipped the bass with a period-accurate solid maple neck featuring a '54 C-shaped profile, a 7.25" fingerboard radius, and vintage-tall frets. It also includes a Pure Vintage bridge with two fiber saddles, open-gear reverse tuners, a thumb rest, and, of course, the '54 single-coil Precision Bass pickup.
The American Vintage II series brings back classic Fender models in their original form. It is ideal for musicians who love our vintage tone and playing feel and appreciate top-tier quality—right down to the last screw. Fender American Vintage II. The stuff legends are made of.


Specifications:

Model Name: American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass
Made in USA
Orientation: Left-Handed
Color: Olympic White
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1966 "U"
Scale Length: 34" Long Scale (864 mm)
Fingerboard: Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Controls: Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage 'Lollipop'
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
Case: Includes Vintage-Style Black Hardshell Case (Orange Interior)

Demo model from our showroom; features a small paint chip near the bridge.

Do you have questions or need more information about the product?
Then please send us an email to j.steinhauser@beyers-music.de
or call us at +49 2327 9540016.