FT/FS Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass, Sunburst with OHSC £1300

[timmchale2009]

Hi all.

 

This is a fantastic bass and in great condition. I have never gigged, rehearsed with it a few times and mainly played at home but that’s it. Just finding it’s not really what I am looking for and I am using my Heavily modded P Bass for most of my playing at the moment.

 

For the interests of clarity and honesty there are a few small chips around the neck pocket which I have tried to picture, I think it’s from where the neck has been taken off to be adjusted as it’s a butt end adjustment. It appears that when the neck has been put back on, it appears that they’ve gone a bit tight on the neck plate as there appears to be the marks in the finish around the plate, as I have tried to picture in the photos. It was like this when I bought it from Richtone June 2024, I haven’t had the neck off. This is just in the finish, it’s only really noticeable if you go looking for them and it doesn’t structurally effect the bass in anyway. Other than the finish issues at the neck pocket and neck plate, the bass is in great shape, shows some light playing marks as to be expected but nothing, other than the metioned neck pocket, that breaks the surface, it plays superbly with DR Hi Beams 45’s on it, it sounds exactly as it should tonally and it has been well looked after by myself. 
  

All the case candy is still in its packaging.

 

Ideally and preferably i’m after a trade/swap for a P/J Style Bass like a Fender US Deluxe/Elite, Spector Euro 4, Yamaha BB2024x/BBP34 or a G&L USA L1500 or L2000 (maple board) or Lakland MM/J (maple board). Can be swayed by a 5 string version of any of the above as well. Price on the listing is reflective of trade value.

 

Would be happy to sell as well, but have a preference for trade/swap at this point. 

I am happy to answer any or all questions. Please don’t think that the above list is set in stone in terms of trades and happy to hear cash offers.

 

Thanks.
 

Below is all the information from Fender.
 

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is and instrument that has been manufactured with passion and care by the best guitar makers in the world. Every corner is a new discovery designed for your convenience - and of course it looks just as good as it sounds. The body is carved from alder, a sturdy tonewood that is frequently used for bass guitars as it excels in the low-end with a punchy midrange, too. Balanced out by the brightness of the maple neck, which delivers clarity and sparkle to the high-end, you'll able to excel across the spectrum.

What's more, the neck is carved into a 1966 'U' profile, providing a comfortable performance and minimal strain that will have you gliding over the gorgeous rosewood fretboard. Loaded with two single coil vintage '66 pickups, this instrument is capable of producing a ferocious, growling bass tone that can be tailored to suit any style of playing and will slice straight through the mix onstage or in the studio. Complete with a 4-saddle vintage bridge which works to hold a stable tuning, as well as a chrome bridge cover included - this instrument really is the whole package.

Product Ref: 238936

Full Description

Tonal perfection

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is a premium grade offering, from construction to sound and functionality. Equipped with single coil ‘66 Jazz Bass pickups that deliver an unmistakable voice based on the vintage bass sounds from the 1960s, your creativity is sure to be boundless. Powerful and responsive, these pickups are extremely versatile and range from a more aggressive sound for a punchier mid-range and an all-round red-hot output - to more delicate bass tone that is well-rounded and warm.

What's more, Fender basses are built so that as the tonewoods mature over time, so you will be rewarded with tonal development the more you play. The body of this guitar is an alder build, delivering a balanced response, featuring tight lows, clear mids and bright highs that are helped on by the brightness of the maple neck. The timber build of this bass brings a vintage, warm and natural feel to the tonal palette, providing a rich sound that is full of character and can be moulded to fit your taste.

Built for the road

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is fully loaded hardware designed to survive all the trials of life on the road. Aside from the 4-Saddle bridge, the vintage style lollipop tuning pegs work with the bone nut to hold the strings firm and enhance your guitar’s tuning stability. You’ll be able to utilise the master tone and two volume knobs for the respective pickups to find your own unique voice. All the hardware comes with a chrome finish for a robust performance and simmering visual effect.

A premium bass experience

The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is equipped with a 4-saddle American vintage bass bridge, so you'll always be assured a consistent and reliable tuning stability alongside a comfortable action. This means you can say goodbye to re-tuning between every song. All the hardware is complete with a chrome finish that will hold firm and look fantastic against the natural sunburst finish of the body.

The neck is designed into a vintage 1966 "U" shape, eliminating any strain when fretting so that you can play in comfort. For additional effect, the neck itself is finished with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for a supreme feel that will have you dancing across the laminated rosewood fingerboard with ease. Complete with a gorgeous, vintage aesthetic that is instantly recognisable and will be the envy of everyone in the audience.

Specifications

Body

Body Material: Alder

Body Shape: Jazz Bass 

Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer 

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer 

Neck Shape: 1966 “U”

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

Fingerboard Material: Bound-Round Laminated Rosewood

Inlays: White Pearloid Dot

Frets: 20

Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Nut Material: Bone

Hardware & Electronics

Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle w/ Threaded Steel Saddles 

Bridge Cover: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover 

Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage Style 

Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell 

Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass 

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Pegs: Pure Vintage ‘Lollipop’

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

Code: 190170800