1970 Fender Jazzmaster
The 1970 Jazzmaster — CBS-era offset with floating tremolo and unique pickup voicing. The guitar of surf, indie, and alternative rock.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,100–$3,000
Very Good
$1,200–$2,100
Good
$600–$1,200
Fair
$300–$600
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (offset contour body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Floating tremolo with separate bridge |
| Tuners | F-stamped tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 2,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Jazzmaster single-coil pickups (wider, shallower than Strat). Rhythm/lead circuit switching.
What Changed in 1970
Late CBS-era Jazzmaster. Production declining.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era Jazzmasters are undervalued and excellent. The alt-rock resurgence has driven prices up.