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 what buyers are paying for, 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.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,700 and $1,925; 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 (19 listings)
Unknown seller • 2003
2003 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Jazzmaster AVRI USA w/case
$1,999
Good
Guitar Freak • 2016
Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster Olympic White
$3,272
Very Good
Clingan Guitar Tone • 2008
Fender American Vintage '62 Jazzmaster 2008- 3-Color Sunburst
$2,250
Excellent
Nathan's Gear • 2008
Fender Jazzmaster American Vintage Reissue 2008 - Olympic White
$2,145
Very Good
Oakland Guitars • 2013
Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster 2013 - 2017 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,650
Very Good
Ryan's Shop • 2007
Fender American Vintage "Thin Skin" '62 Jazzmaster 2007 - 2008 - Sea Foam Green
$3,176
Very Good
Guitar Chimp • 2008
2008 Fender American Vintage ’62 AVRI Jazzmaster 3-Tone Sunburst Nitro w/ OHSC
$2,299
Very Good
Guitar Chimp • 2008
2008 Fender American Vintage ’62 AVRI Jazzmaster 3-Tone Sunburst Nitro w/ OHSC
$2,399
Excellent
Craig's Shop • 2013
Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster 2013 - 2017 3-Color Sunburst
$2,259
Very Good
Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 2006
2006 Fender American Vintage '62 Jazzmaster Sunburst w/ Case
$2,800
Excellent
Northside Buy & Sell • 2017
RARE! 2017 Fender American Vintage “Thin Skin” ‘65 Jazzmaster - Aztec Gold w/ OHSC
$3,250
Excellent
Hexagon Sky • 2012
Fender American Vintage (AVRI65) Jazzmaster 2012 - 2017 - 3-Color Sunburst **VERY RARE brand new**
$2,987
Excellent
Cee’s Gear Locker • 2024
Fender American Vintage "Thin Skin" '62 Jazzmaster LTD 2024 Sonic Blue 9.5” Radius
$2,525
Excellent
Yeahman's Vintage & Used Guitars • 2003
2003 Fender Jazzmaster American Vintage '62 Reissue sunburst
$3,152
Very Good
Nolan's Shop • 2001
Fender American Vintage '62 Jazzmaster 2001 - 2006 - Ice Blue Metallic
$2,250
Very Good
Coast Sonic • 2003
2003 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Jazzmaster AVRI USA w/case
$1,999
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
Lonestar Supply • 2006
2006 Fender American Vintage AVRI '62 Jazzmaster Sunburst
$2,500
Very Good