Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1966

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1966

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92" (1st fret), .88" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck has been partially refretted, from frets 17-21, and has a "13FEB66B" heel stamp.
Electronics: Original grey bobbin Fender pickups and original electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch, master volume/tone controls, rhythm circuit on/off switch, and rhythm circuit volume/tone rollers. There is a non-original ground wire from the output jack to the back of the tone control. The back of the neck pickup has a 2-28-66 pencil marking, and the pot codes date to 1965/1966.
Pickup Measurements: 6.8k (neck), 6.6k (bridge)
Hardware: Original; the trem arm and bridge cover are included in the case.
Weight: 7lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been partially refretted from frets 17-21, likely to correct a swoop upward at the heel. A ground wire has been run from the output jack to the back of the tone pot.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is very clean for its age; the finish is glossy with light weather checking and small dings/blemishes throughout. The edges of the body have some finish chips, most noticeably a couple of bare wood spots along the treble side, and there is light buckle rash on the back of the body. There is some finish wear along the treble side of the fingerboard as well.
Serial Number: 121188
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and medium height, with some light wear in the first position. The heel stamp, pot codes, and serial number date to 1966.
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