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Fender American Special Jazzmaster

Discontinued· 2016–2018

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Aftermarket Price

$1,225

AxeDB's estimate

Retail Price

$1,299

Retail Price

Aftermarket Discount

-5.7%

vs. retail

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.

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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 $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.

Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data

Price Stability

Medium

Moderate price variation

Volume

~3/mo

-4.8% vs. 12-mo avg

recent 3-month avg

Condition Sensitivity

Medium