Fender American Vintage Jazzmaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Vintage Jazzmaster line was Fender's serious U.S. reissue platform before American Original and Vintage II, built for buyers who cared about period-correct details more than modern convenience. Lacquer finishes, vintage hardware, era-specific pickup voicing and correct rhythm-circuit layout are the load-bearing features here, and they explain why these guitars sit above simpler player-focused offsets. On the used market, year-specific correctness and originality weigh nearly as much as condition, and changed bridges or rewired controls get punished more than normal finish wear. This is the lane for players and collectors who want a reissue that actually leans hard into Jazzmaster history.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,725 and $1,975; anything under $1,700 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~4/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~12% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
The updated reissue program: stricter year-specific specs and refined production replace the older AV line, at a higher price.
More recent U.S. reissue at a higher price: a useful comparison when choosing between reissue generations.
Current U.S. working-player alternative at a similar price: modern spec, Panorama trem, no vintage brief.
For Sale (10 listings)
Coast Sonic • 2003
2003 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Jazzmaster AVRI USA w/case
$1,999
Very Good
christopher 's Shop • 2013
Nice Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster 2013 - 2017 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,000
Very Good
The Guitar Dude • 2019
Fender Inoran Jazzmaster - Made in Japan w AVRI '65 Jazzmaster Pickups - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!
$1,969
Excellent![Fender New American Vintage 65 Jazzmaster 3CS [V1426556] (02/10)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--sd8nPJjB--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/3d3ade3d-498f-497e-b4f1-7f676a9b92c3.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2012
Fender New American Vintage 65 Jazzmaster 3CS [V1426556] (02/10)
$2,649
Good
Joe's Garage • 2014
Fender Wildwood Thin Skin '65 Jazzmaster 2014 Aztec Gold Matching Headstock 7 lbs 10 oz. AVRI
$2,750
Very Good
Ryann's Gear Outlet • 2008
Fender American Vintage Thin Skin '62 Jazzmaster Daphne Blue
$3,200
Good
Moe's Guitar Gear • 2016
Fender American Vintage "Thin Skin" '65 Jazzmaster 2016 - 2018 - Aztec Gold
$2,995
Very Good
Guitar Chimp • 2003
2003 Fender American Vintage ’62 AVRI Jazzmaster – Ocean Turquoise – OHSC
$2,499
Very Good
Lonestar Supply • 2006
2006 Fender American Vintage AVRI '62 Jazzmaster Sunburst
$2,800
Very Good