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Are you looking for an electric bass that combines the authentic Fender vintage tone of the 1960s with high-quality craftsmanship and historically accurate details? The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue Electric Bass recaptures the character of a classic 1966 Jazz Bass® and is designed for bassists who value an authentic playing feel, traditional sound, and iconic design. With an alder body, hard rock maple neck, bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, and two Pure Vintage ’66 Jazz Bass pickups, this bass embodies the spirit of a legendary Fender model year.
The Fender® American Vintage II series isn’t just visually inspired by historic instruments that have made music history. Many period-specific details have also been precisely reproduced: bodies, necks, hardware, premium finishes, and pickups are carefully tuned to match the tone of the respective original model year. The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue electric bass thus embodies traditional Fender craftsmanship and the authentic character of a classic Jazz Bass®.
The Jazz Bass® was born out of a desire to develop a modern, high-end bass. With its narrower neck at the nut, streamlined body, famous offset waist, and Jazzmaster®-inspired contours, it quickly became an icon. By 1966, the evolution of this instrument had reached a special pinnacle. The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue electric bass captures precisely this era with many of its signature details.
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue electric bass features an alder body in the classic Jazz Bass® shape. The body surface is finished with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer. This traditional finish underscores the instrument’s vintage appeal and aligns with the historical focus of the American Vintage II series.
Typical features of the 1966 model year include white neck binding, white pearloid dot inlays, Pure Vintage “Lollipop” tuning machines, two volume controls with a master tone control, a headstock finished to match, and a vintage-style pickguard. The supplied specifications list a 3-ply Aged White pickguard, while the description mentions a four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. The “Features” section lists the specific specifications as supplied.
The neck of the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue electric bass is made of maple and features a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The 1966 “U” neck profile offers plenty of substance for the fretting hand and ensures a rich, classic playing feel. The 4-bolt neck construction corresponds to the traditional design of this instrument.
The bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard has a 7.25" radius (184.1 mm) and is equipped with 20 vintage tall frets. Combined with the 34" scale length, 1.5" nut width, and bone nut, this creates a familiar vintage playing feel that supports fast and fluid bass lines as well as classic groove work.
The sound is provided by two Pure Vintage ’66 single-coil Jazz Bass® pickups. These pickups are tuned to the tonal character of the 1966 model year and deliver the classic Jazz Bass® sound with definition, clarity, and musical presence. The SS pickup configuration provides the classic foundation for versatile bass sounds.
The electronics feature a traditional layout: Volume 1 controls the middle pickup, Volume 2 controls the bridge pickup, and there is also a master tone control. There is no separate pickup selector switch. This direct control structure allows for seamless blending of the two pickups, making the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue electric bass versatile for many musical styles.
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue is equipped with a Pure Vintage 4-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles. The bridge is mounted using a 5-screw vintage-style setup. A chrome bridge cover is included. The hardware features a nickel/chrome finish, emphasizing the instrument’s classic look.
Additional details include Pure Vintage “Lollipop” tuning machines, a vintage-style disc string tree, a 4-bolt truss rod plate with an “F” logo and serial number, and vintage-style strap buttons. The bass is strung with Fender® USA 7250M nickel-plated steel strings in gauges .045–.105.
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue is an excellent choice for bassists looking for an authentic Jazz Bass® with historically inspired details and high-quality Fender craftsmanship. It combines the distinctive 1966 look with Pure Vintage pickups, classic electronics, and traditional hardware.
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass Lake Placid Blue Electric Bass is especially recommended for musicians who appreciate vintage tone, a classic playing feel, and iconic Fender design. Featuring an alder body, a maple neck with a 1966 “U” profile, a bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, 20 Vintage Tall frets, and Pure Vintage ’66 single-coil pickups, this electric bass offers a rich, detailed package for the stage, the studio, and collectors of classic Fender instruments.
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