The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass is everything you’d expect from a period-correct reissue—timeless looks, vintage feel, and that unmistakable J-Bass vibe. But this one comes with some tasteful upgrades that make it a serious player’s instrument.
The stock bridge has been swapped for aBadass II, giving you improved sustain, intonation, and rock-solid stability—perfect for players who want a bit more punch and precision than the vintage-style bridge offers. Even more exciting are the pickups: this bass is loaded with a set of Tom Brantley Rewinds Geddy Lee Jazz Pickups, modeled after Geddy’s legendary “Number One” 1972 Jazz Bass. After rewinding one of Geddy’s original pickups to his satisfaction, Tom Brantley was asked to recreate that magic for more of Geddy’s basses—resulting in a dynamic, tonally rich pickup set that nails everything from articulate growl to deep, driving lows.
Cosmetically, you still get all the vintage flair that makes the AVII ’66 Jazz Bass a standout: the bound rosewood fingerboard, “lollipop” tuners, nitro Seafoam Green finish, and slim ‘66 “U”-shaped neck. With these thoughtful upgrades, this bass is equally at home in a collection or on the frontlines of a gigging player’s arsenal.
Features:
Body Shape: Jazz Bass
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Seafoam Green
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: 1966 “U”
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood, with white dot inlays and binding
Radius: 7.25"
Scale Length: 34"
Frets: 20, Vintage Tall
Nut Width: 1.5"
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge: Badass II
Tuners: Vintage-style Lollipop
Pickups: Tom Brantley Rewinds Geddy Lee Jazz Bass set
