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Fender American Professional Jaguar

Discontinued· 2017–2020

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Aftermarket Price

$1,337

AxeDB's estimate

Retail Price

$1,499

Retail Price

Aftermarket Discount

-10.8%

vs. retail

Aftermarket Price History

Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.

The American Professional Jaguar was Fender's attempt to make a U.S. Jaguar behave like a daily-driver stage guitar instead of a delicate reissue. V-Mod pickups, a friendlier neck spec, revised bridge hardware and a more streamlined control approach push it toward working-musician practicality while keeping the short scale and offset identity intact. Used prices move mostly on condition and originality, with color usually secondary to whether the trem, bridge and electronics are stock and sorted. Buyers land here when they want a Jaguar they can actually gig hard, and it often makes more practical sense than a more correct but fussier reissue.

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Individual Listings (Used Market)

Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.

Market Report

Used examples typically trade between $1,300 and $1,650; anything under $1,275 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.

This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.

The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~11% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.

Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data

Price Stability

High

Low price variation

Volume

~3/mo

-16.3% vs. 12-mo avg

recent 3-month avg

Condition Sensitivity

Low

Low sensitivity

~11% penalty for wear

Market Liquidity

Very Low

Rarely comes to market

Fair Market Value

$1,300 – $1,650

Good buy under $1,275

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