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.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Niche market with consistent demand from players who want offset ergonomics with humbuckers and a hardtail bridge. The $1000–$1400 range is stable and has been for a while. Condition sensitivity is moderate — most buyers are players, not collectors.
Good liquidity for a signature model. You won't wait long to buy or sell one at a fair price. If the spec matches what you need, $1100–$1200 is a reasonable target for a used example in good condition.
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
CUSTOM ART GUITAR Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster #3
$1,249
Mint
I Couldn’t Think Of A Name
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4
$1,200
Very Good
Abyssal Sounds • 2020
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster 2020 - Present - Arctic White
$1,264
Very Good
MNRV • 2014
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster USA mark 1 2014 - Black Bareknuckle Ragnarok
$1,792
Very Good
ProAudioStar
Used Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster - Polar White w/OHSC
$1,200
Excellent
Charles's Boutique • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,200
Excellent![Fender USA Jim Root Jazzmaster Flat Black [US23104185] (03/30)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--fryHpPsJ--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/601a88af-a7ee-4702-b970-daf8aeff80d6.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2023
Fender USA Jim Root Jazzmaster Flat Black [US23104185] (03/30)
$1,967
Good
The Guitar Factory
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4, Ebony Fingerboard, Flat White Electric Guitar w/ Hard Case
$1,500
Mint
Motomusic Limited • 2022
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster Flat Black 2022
$1,684
Very Good
Javier's Gear
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster Flat Black
$1,545
Excellent
Alto Music
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Electric Guitar in Flat White
$1,840
Mint
Fender Certified Pre-Owned
Fender Certified Pre-Owned Jim Root Jazzmaster V4, Ebony Fingerboard, Flat White (T1) (75111)
$1,529
Mint
Nick’s Gear shop • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,050
Good
Musician's Friend
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Regular Satin Black
$1,880
B-Stock
Hoggs’ Shop • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,419
Very Good
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Flat White Ebony Fingerboard
$1,890
Mint
Great Guitars • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,550
Mint
The Punker Pad • 2020
Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster with evertune upgrade 2020 - Present - Arctic White rock chug doom metal
$1,500
Excellent
Brook Mays Music
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Ebony Fingerboard (MX20190308)
$1,620
Mint
Brook Mays Music • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Jazzmaster 2014 - Present - Flat Black
$1,885
Mint