Modern Vintage MVJ4-66 J-Style Bass
Classic '60s vintage style 4-string bass with updated features and build.
'60s Vintage J-Bass Sound
Why You Want An MVJ4-66 Bass
You're a 4-string player and you love the '60s J bass vibe. This bass has the old school vintage mojo.
When you put your hands on it, it's like you're home. That classic sound is right there under your fingers.
The slim neck feels great and it's so easy to play.
This bass is also very responsive for any playing style; finger, pick, slap, thumb.
Put flatwound strings on the bass, close your eyes, play; you're in Motown!
Modern Vintage MVJ4-66 Bass - Specifications
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Olympic White, Gloss Polyurethane
Neck: Torrefied Maple
Neck Finish: satin Polyurethane
Neck Profile:Â slim C
Fingerboard:Â Indian Rosewood with pearl dot inlays, white binding
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: nickel, 20
Nut Width: 1.5"
Headstock: matching painted
Trussrod:Â modern 2-way - easy access for 'on the fly' adjustments
Pickups: two custom wound fibre bobbin Alnico-V single coil  J. 60s bridge position
Preamp: fully passive, controls Volume, Volume, Tone
Pickguard: 4-ply Tortoise Shell, W/B/W/T
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite lollipop
Bridge:Â Vintage style with steel saddles. 19mm spacing.
2 Year Warranty: Details Here
*Exceptions may apply
Bob Jessome –
Well, where do I start? I’m not sure how many other bassists who have purchased the MVJ-66 also own a Fender 66 Jazz to compare it to. I am fortunate enough to own one. Mine has mostly 65 parts and was assembled in 66 so it does not have the binding on the neck and the controls and neck are from 65. That happened a lot during the transition to CBS
For me, the real test is the neck and the pickups. I must say I’m not sure what voodoo tracing, mapping or modelling was done to match a real Vintage jazz but whoever is responsible should take a bow. They did an amazing job. Sonically the sound is virtually identical. I am planning on doing a recording to verify what my ears are hearing. But they sound identical to me through multiple amps and cabs.
The neck is smooth as silk, thin, sweet as honey and the as identical to my 66 jazz as possible. The roasted neck is a huge bonus. As is the easy access to the truss rod.
If anyone is hoping to buy a vintage jazz on a budget it doesn’t get any better than this. I am the proud owner of 8 basses, including vintage fenders and newer jazz style basses. The Modern Vintage is going to earn a place as my go to bass for sure