The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster in Sherwood Green Metallic is a meticulously crafted reissue of the legendary offset guitar that shaped surf, indie, and alternative rock. Featuring an alder body with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, a comfortable 'C'-shaped maple neck, and a bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, this Jazzmaster delivers authentic vintage tone and playability. Equipped with Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster pickups and the iconic floating tremolo system, this guitar produces the warm, articulate sound and dynamic response that made the original a cult favorite.
Features
- Alder body with a premium gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish for vintage accuracy
- 1966 "C"-shaped maple neck for a smooth, comfortable playing experience
- Round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with 7.25" radius and vintage tall frets
- Pearloid block inlays and white neck binding for a sleek, mid-'60s aesthetic
- Matching painted headstock for a custom color-exclusive design
- Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster pickups for warm, articulate tone
- Floating tremolo system with adjustable bridge and threaded saddles for precise intonation
- Signature Jazzmaster rhythm and lead circuits for tonal versatility
- Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe" tuners for period-correct aesthetics and stability
Specs
Type | Solid Body |
Colour | Sherwood Green Metallic |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Shape | Jazzmaster |
Body Material | Alder |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck Material | Maple |
Neck Shape | 1965 "C" |
Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Fretboard Material | Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood |
Number of Frets | 21 |
Fretboard Inlays | Pearloid Block |
Fret Size | Vintage Tall |
Fretboard Radius | 7.25" (184.1 mm) |
Nut Material | Bone |
Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
Neck Pickup | Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster |
Bridge Pickup | Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster |
Controls | Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone |
Bridge | Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles |
Tuners | Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" |
Strings | Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges) |
Case/ Bag | Vintage-Style Black (Orange Interior) |
