Fender AV II 66 Jazzmaster RW SHM
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AV II 66 Jazzmaster RW SHM
Product Info
Article Number:
608711
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 66 Jazzmaster RW SHM
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$3,023.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II 66 Jazzmaster is a beautifully crafted instrument, nailing the vintage Jazzmaster vibe with its authentic hardware and pickups. The unique rhythm circuit adds character, though it requires a bit of exploration. It’s ideal for players seeking a distinctive, expressive voice – think indie rock, surf, or anything needing that shimmering, off-kilter charm.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 66 Jazzmaster RW SHM
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid blocks
- Neck profile: 1966 "C"
- Fingerboard radoius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 21 Vintage tall frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickup: 2 Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster Single Coils
- 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 yone
- 3-Way switch (lead circuit)
- 2-Way on/off slide switch for switching between ‘Lead’ and ‘Rhythm’ circuits
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchement
- Bridge: Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with threaded steel saddles
- Machine heads: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046)
- Includes black vintage-style case with orange interior
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for its unique tone.
- • Pure Vintage ’66 Jazzmaster pickups capture a remarkably authentic, chiming vintage vibe.
- • The 1966 ‘inCin’ neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Nickel/Chrome hardware complements the vintage aesthetic and provides smooth action.
CONS
- • The Jazzmaster’s offset design can be less comfortable for players used to traditional guitars.
- • The unique switching system takes time to master and limits some tonal flexibility.
- • It's a premium-priced instrument, a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Vintage tall
Bridge
Pure Vintage Jazzmaster with threaded steel saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for incredibly nuanced volume and tone shaping for the neck pickup, offering a quieter, more mellow tone for rhythm playing.
Absolutely, they provide vastly improved sustain and tuning stability compared to the vintage floating tremolo systems.
It’s a bit more rounded and substantial than a modern 'C', providing a comfortable, vintage-feeling grip that’s not too thin or flat.
