Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Jim Root Jazzmaster is a purpose-built metal and hard-rock interpretation of the shape, not a Jazzmaster for players who care about surf-era accuracy. A stripped control layout, humbucker-driven electronics, hardtail-minded stability and dark, minimal cosmetics are the defining traits, and they move it decisively away from the rest of the Jazzmaster family. On the used market, pickup originality and overall cleanliness carry more weight than color because most buyers are specifically hunting the Root formula, not just any black offset. It is one of the clearest examples of the Jazzmaster body being repurposed for a totally different player.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,050 and $1,225; anything under $1,050 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~5/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~21% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced rock alternative: similar double-humbucker brief without the signature premium.
Conventional Jazzmaster at a lower price: single-coils and floating vibrato — the non-rock, non-signature alternative.
Non-signature U.S. step up: Panorama trem and V-Mod II pickups without the signature brief.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2023
Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - 2023 Custom Art
$1,200
Mint
Gears A Lot • 2023
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster 2023 - Present - Arctic White
$1,345
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
Jim Root Jazzmaster - Polar White
$1,175
Excellent![Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Ebony Fingerboard Flat Black, Manufactured in 2022 [US22043696] (08/27)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--oK_7g4Qb--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/5d6b5ebd-045b-4d6d-8e0d-3da4fe6e9402.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2022
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Ebony Fingerboard Flat Black, Manufactured in 2022 [US22043696] (08/27)
$2,046
Good
Unknown seller • 2020
Jim Root Jazzmaster - Polar White
$1,300
Excellent
Luke's Boutique
Fender Jazzmaster Jim Root Signature - Arctic White
$1,271
Excellent
Unknown seller
CUSTOM ART GUITAR Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster #3
$1,249
Mint
Hendrix's Guitar World
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster - Flat Black
$2,268
Excellent
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Ebony Fingerboard Flat Black
$2,350
Mint
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Flat White Ebony Fingerboard
$2,300
Mint
david's Gear Bazaar • 2019
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster U.S.A - Flat Black
$1,300
Excellent
Zach's Gear Outlet • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,300
Very Good
Hank’s Gear
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster - Black
$1,637
Excellent
Metro Gnome Music • 2020
Used Fender JIM ROOT Signature JAZZMASTER V4 Ebony Polar White Electric Guitar with Original Case
$1,899
Good
Pirate Sam's Custom Art Guitars
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster Custom art guitar one off
$1,200
Excellent
Gary's Gear Emporium • 2020
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster 2020 - Present - Arctic White
$1,077
Very Good
GUPtech • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,739
Good
KK's Music McMinnville Location • 2020
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster 2020 - Present - Arctic White
$1,000
Very Good
Brian's Guitar Cave • 2022
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster 2022- Arctic White with Gig Bag
$1,100
Excellent
Motomusic Limited • 2022
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster Flat Black 2022
$1,693
Very Good