{"product_id":"2013-fender-japan-jb66b-mh-jazz-bass-black-matching-headstock","title":"2013 Fender Japan JB66B MH Jazz Bass Black Matching Headstock","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e2013 Fender Japan JB66B MH Jazz Bass in Black with matching headstock.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more distinctive Fender Japan Jazz Bass models from the later Fender Japan era. The JB66B was built around a 1966-style Jazz Bass format and is especially recognizable by its bound rosewood fingerboard, large pearl block inlays and matching painted headstock. The model designation breaks down accordingly: JB for Jazz Bass, 66 for the 1966-style specification, B for the bound fingerboard, and MH for matching headstock. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial is JD13001209, dating it to 2013. Fender Japan’s JD13 serial format corresponds to 2013 production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching black headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Fender headstock logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl block position markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Jazz Bass single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional two-volume\/master-tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style 4-saddle bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style open-gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortoise-style pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial JD13001209\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass is in Good condition overall and has clearly been played. There are numerous scratches, scuffs and dings throughout the body, including several more noticeable edge chips and marks around the lower bout. There is also visible pickguard wear and general hardware aging. Please see the photos closely for the cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the cosmetic wear, the fret life is still very good. I rated the frets approximately 8.9\/10, with relatively little wear for a bass that has seen this much use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has just been cleaned and set up and is playing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black JB66B MH is one of the better-looking configurations of this model in my opinion. The black matching headstock, tortoise guard, bound fingerboard and pearl blocks give it a much more upscale late-’60s look than a standard Jazz Bass. Period Fender Japan references also confirm that black matching-headstock versions were offered alongside the better-known white examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 8.9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (4th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9lbs 6.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 7.3\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - Floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346555818348,"sku":"JGC-0255","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep11_2026_08_44_36AM.png?v=1789130811","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/2013-fender-japan-jb66b-mh-jazz-bass-black-matching-headstock","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}