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 WoodAlder
Neck WoodMaple
FingerboardRosewood
Scale Length25.500"
Frets22
Pickup ConfigSS
BridgeFloating tremolo with Jazzmaster vibrato
TunersKluson or F-stamped
Finish OptionsSunburst, 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.