1965 Fender Jazzmaster
A 1965 Jazzmaster straddles the pre-CBS and CBS eras. Early 1965 examples are near-identical to pre-CBS; late 1965 shows the large headstock and CBS changes.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,000–$22,000
Very Good
$5,500–$13,200
Good
$3,500–$8,800
Fair
$1,500–$4,400
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Floating tremolo with Jazzmaster vibrato |
| Tuners | Kluson or F-stamped |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom Colors |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Jazzmaster single-coil pickups. Transitional CBS-era quality.
Collector's Notes
Large headstock (post-mid-1965) vs. small headstock (pre-CBS) significantly affects value. Small headstock 1965 Jazzmasters are worth considerably more.