Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazz Bass NOS in 3-Color Sunburst is about as dialed-in as it gets if you're chasing that mid-'60s J-Bass feel. It's built for players who love the classic look and tone but want something that's solid, reliable, and ready to gig or record without worrying about vintage quirks.
The alder body keeps it lightweight and punchy, finished in thin nitro so it resonates naturally and will age the right way over time. The quarter-sawn maple neck has a '60s "U" profile; it's substantial without being chunky, and it feels rock solid under your hands. The AAA-grade rosewood board, 9.5" radius, and narrow tall frets make it easy to move around without fretting out or fighting the setup. It's got the kind of playability you wish every real '66 had.
Pickups are a vintage set voiced for balance; warm and round in the neck, tight and punchy at the bridge. No extra switches or tricks here; just plug it in and you get all the growl and snap you want. The P/J style bridge is a nice touch for better intonation and tuning stability without messing up the vintage vibe.
Visually, it's dead on. The 3-Tone Sunburst over tortoise guard combo is as classic as it gets, and the block inlays are the right call for a '66. Chrome/nickel hardware finishes it off clean without looking too shiny or new.
This one just feels right. It's not trying to reinvent anything; it's just a great-playing Jazz Bass that nails the sound and feel players are looking for. At Cream City Music, we get a little extra excited when basses like this roll through the shop; it's the kind of instrument you pick up and immediately start thinking about your next gig or session.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Neck: '60s J-Bass "U" Shape
- Neck Wood: Quarter-Sawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .990"
- Fingerboard: AAA Grade Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Nut Width: 1.5"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall / 6105
- Frets: 20
- Side Dots: Micarta White 3/32"
- Face Dots: Special Block Inlays
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell
- Pickups: Vintage Jazz Bass Neck and Bridge
- Bridge: P/J Bass Bridge
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
- Case: Fender Custom Shop J-Bass Black Case
Sku: 9231015387
