Description
There's something instantly iconic about the Fender Jazz Bass, and this Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazz Bass NOS brings that legacy to life with stunning accuracy and craftsmanship. Designed for players who crave the articulate tone and slick feel of a mid-60s J-Bass, this instrument is a faithful recreation down to the finest detail. Whether you're a gigging bassist, vintage enthusiast, or studio mainstay, this bass bridges the gap between history and performance.
Built as a New Old Stock (NOS) model, it captures the vibe of a pristine, just-off-the-line '66 Jazz Bass. The 2-piece alder body is finished in a period-correct 3-Color Sunburst and wrapped in a smooth, thin nitro lacquer that allows the wood to resonate and age naturally over time. Fender Custom Shop's attention to detail is evident here, from the era-specific contours to the lightweight body, hand-selected for tone and comfort.
This one sings with that unmistakable Jazz Bass growl and clarity. The Custom Shop vintage J-Bass pickups give you a broad tonal range, perfect for players who bounce between soul, funk, rock, and jazz. The pickups are dynamic and punchy, with the classic dual volume and master tone setup allowing you to dial in everything from scooped and snappy to fat and round.
At the heart of the playability is a quarter-sawn maple neck shaped to a 1960 "U" profile. With a thickness of .790" at the first fret and .990" at the twelfth, it offers a substantial feel that's still incredibly comfortable and balanced. The AAA dark rosewood fretboard features a 9.5" radius and narrow tall 6105 frets, making it fast and expressive without losing that vintage sensibility. White micarta block inlays and matching side dots round out the visuals with a period-accurate flair.
All the hardware is vintage-spec, from the top-load bridge to the HB2 tuners. Finished in chrome and nickel, it adds to the old-school aesthetic while delivering modern reliability. The matching black pickguard pops against the sunburst finish, while the headstock wears an Oval Fender logo decal true to mid-'60s design.
This is more than just a reissue; it's a time machine crafted by the best in the business. Built to inspire, ready to play, and destined to become part of your musical voice.
Specifications:
- Body Wood: Alder, 2-piece, lightweight sorted
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck Wood: Quarter-sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 60 J-Bass "U"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, no tint
- Nut Width: 1.5"
- Scale Length: 34"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall / 6105
- Fingerboard: AAA Dark Rosewood, round lam, sorted
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Inlays: Micarta White Block
- Side Dots: Micarta White 3/32"
- Neck Construction: Round-laminated fingerboard
- Tuners: HB2 Vintage Style
- Bridge: Vintage Jazz Bass, top-load
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Pickguard: Black
- Pickups: Vintage Jazz Bass (neck and bridge)
- Controls: Volume 1 (neck), Volume 2 (bridge), Master Tone
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
Sku: 9232003308
