Fender American Special Jazzmaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Special Jazzmaster was Fender's stripped-back U.S. offset for players who wanted domestic build quality at a lower price than the main American lines. Its defining traits are the simplified, more aggressive spec choices Fender used in this series, which typically pushed the guitar away from strict vintage correctness and toward modern rock utility. On the used market, the biggest price drivers are originality, case inclusion and whether the guitar still reflects the factory American Special recipe rather than later experimentation. It appeals to players who want a U.S.-made Jazzmaster without paying reissue money, and the cleanest stock examples usually make the most sense.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $900 and $1,250; anything under $875 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~17% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The current U.S. value-tier Jazzmaster at a similar price: Yosemite pickups and a more updated spec than the older Special.
Full U.S. working-player step up: Panorama trem and V-Mod II pickups — worth the jump if the Am Special feels underpowered.
Vintage-spec Mexican alternative at a similar price: traditional switching and hardware for buyers who prefer that direction.
For Sale (11 listings)
Rich Tone Music
Fender American Special Jazzmaster LTD - Sonic Blue - 2nd Hand
$1,552
Very Good
Murphy's Music • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Special Jazzmaster Guitar w/ Bigsby Vibrato 2016 - Ocean Turquoise w/OHSC
$1,399
Very Good
Arc Music & Sound • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Special Jazzmaster with Bigsby Vibrato 2016 - Ocean Turquoise
$1,250
Excellent
Doctor T's Tone Factory & Del Mar Lutherie • 2013
2013 Fender American Special Jazzmaster - Three Color Sunburst - Free Pro Setup
$1,399
Excellent
Corey's Gear Garage • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Special Jazzmaster with Bigsby Vibrato 2016 - Ocean Turquoise
$1,700
Very Good
Atomic Music
Fender American Special Jazzmaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,199
Excellent
Knox Guitars • 2015
Fender American Special Jazzmaster 2015 - Sonic Blue
$1,550
Very Good
Lane Music • 2016
Magnificent Seven 2016 Fender Limited Edition American Special Jazzmaster with Bigsby Vibrato - Ocean Turquoise
$2,699
Very Good
Turn it to 11 • 2016
Fender American Special Jazzmaster 2016 - Sherwood Green
$1,300
Good
Sean's Gear Depot • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Special Jazzmaster with Bigsby Vibrato 2016 - Ocean Turquoise
$1,900
Excellent