Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Kurt Cobain Jaguar is Fender's production version of Cobain's heavily modified early-1960s offset, built for players who want a Jaguar body with almost none of the usual Jaguar electronics baggage. The defining details are the humbucker setup, Tune-o-matic-style hardware, short scale and stripped-down control scheme, all of which push it toward grunge and punk utility rather than vintage correctness. On the used market, finish, condition and originality of the pickup and bridge package do most of the work because buyers are specifically chasing the factory Cobain spec. Demand extends well beyond offset purists, so clean examples often hold stronger than comparable non-signature Mexican Jaguars.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,150 and $1,325; anything under $1,150 is worth a close look. Prices are up +10.6% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~17% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The budget rock Jaguar: similar high-output intent without the signature premium — roughly half the price.
Conventional modern Jaguar at a lower price: if the Cobain spec feels like too much personality, this is the practical alternative.
The other major Jaguar signature: opposite philosophy — solves the offset's traditional engineering problems rather than ignoring them.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2010
Kurt Cobain Jaguar - 3-Tone Sunburst
$2,100
Excellent
Left hand gear • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Left-Handed 2014 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,200
Excellent
Willie’s Annex of Various Goods • 2012
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar 2012 - 2015 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,849
Very Good
Gear Acquisition Sympathy • 2012
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar 2012 - 2015 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,546
Excellent
Voodoo Music • 2012
2012 Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar
$2,700
Very Good
Gabriel • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 2014 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,500
Excellent
Dewey's Pawn Shop • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 2014 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,700
Excellent
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2011
2011 Fender Kurt Cobain Signature Road Worn Jaguar - 3 Colour Sunburst
$2,958
Excellent
Mark's Gear Emporium • 2011
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar 2011
$3,383
Excellent
Jamie • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 2014 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,482
Excellent
Murphy's Music • 2013
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Guitar-2013-MIM- 3-Color Sunburst 8lbs 9oz w/gig bag
$1,399
Very Good
Bryan's Gear • 2012
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar 2012 - 2015 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,750
Excellent
Brook Mays Music
Open Box Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar Left-Handed 3-Color Sunburst
$1,800
Very Good
Gear Acquisition Sympathy • 2012
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar 2012 - 2015 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,909
Excellent
Pawn 1 Idaho Falls • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 2014 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,400
Very Good
In Bloom Guitars • 2002
2002 Fender Japan HJG-66KC IV Ikebe Limited Kurt Cobain Signature Jaguar, CIJ, Limited, Offset
$2,144
Very Good
The Painted Player Guitar Co.
TPP Kurt Cobain "Nirvana" Fender Custom Jaguar Tribute - Dimarzio Relic
$2,963
Mint
The Capsule Studio • 2014
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 2014 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,663
Excellent
Gatcomb's Guitar Roundup
Fender Kurt Cobain Road Worn Jaguar - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,500
Excellent