Imperial Vintage Guitars
Sell Your Fender Jazzmaster
Sell Your Fender Jazzmaster
Top Dollar Paid • Free Appraisal • Trusted for 30+ Years
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Why Choose Imperial Vintage Guitars?
Fair, Competitive Offers
Expertise with offset Fenders—accurate valuations for Jazzmasters of all eras.
Fast & Hassle-Free
Send a few photos and details—get a quick, no-obligation appraisal.
Cash • Consignment • Trade
Instant cash, consignment visibility, or trade-in credit—your choice.
Single Guitars & Collections
We buy individual Jazzmasters and full Fender collections.
What Makes a Jazzmaster Valuable?
- Era: Pre-CBS and ’60s models draw strong demand; some ’90s AVRI and Custom Shop also command premiums.
- Originality: Pickups, wiring, rhythm circuit parts, and trem system originality add value.
- Condition: Clean examples fetch more—player-grade or refins are still welcome.
- Custom Colors: Olympic White, Candy Apple Red, Lake Placid Blue, etc. increase desirability.
- Neck & Board: Slab vs. veneer rosewood boards, neck profile, and weight can influence price.
💡 Mods (e.g., Mastery bridge) don’t disqualify—send photos and we’ll price it fairly.
How It Works
1) Send Photos
Front/back, headstock, neck pocket/plates, electronics, serial.
2) Get a Free Appraisal
Experts evaluate and send a no-pressure offer quickly.
3) Get Paid Fast
Cash, consignment, or trade-in—whatever fits your plan.
Why the Jazzmaster Stands Out
Adopted by surf pioneers and later by alt/indie icons, the Jazzmaster pairs unique pickups with a floating trem for a feel and sound that never goes out of style—great news if you’re selling.
Quick Answers
Do you only buy vintage Jazzmasters?
No—vintage, AVRI, American, Mexican, and Custom Shop Jazzmasters are all welcome.
Will mods hurt value?
Originality helps, but tasteful mods can still fetch strong offers depending on parts and era.
How fast can I get paid?
Usually within 24–48 hours after we agree on a deal.
Call or Visit Us
Serving Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego
We buy Fender Jazzmasters across Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, and San Diego. Prefer to ship? We provide free insured shipping nationwide with quick, fair offers.
Selling a Strat, Tele, or Fender bass? Visit our Sell Your Fender hub.
Also selling another Fender?
Sell Your Fender Stratocaster • Sell Your Fender Telecaster • Sell Your Fender Bass • Back to Fender Hub
Selling a whole collection or estate?
We make same-day bulk offers and handle all logistics—local pickup in SoCal or free insured shipping nationwide.
Sell or trade
Tell us about your instrument
Share the make, model, condition, and known history — and attach your photos right in the form. Submitting is free and there is no obligation.
Submitting this form does not guarantee an offer, response time, payment method, or per-store delivery.
What sellers say
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I traded some gear this weekend and was taken care of by Devin and the owner...couldnt ask for a better experience. They want to earn your business and give you all your options in a no pressure helpful way. Needless to say Ill be back! Great inventory
— Steve M., Burbank · Google review · -
Awesome experience. Tommy knows what he is doing and offered a fair price for my 1966 J45.
— Sean P., Sherman Oaks · Google review · -
This place is why brick and mortar stores still exist. Jarrett is super friendly, very knowledgeable and just a pleasure to talk to. I took my dad’s guitar there to get appraised. I felt like I was getting good honest information from a trusted friend rather than somebody who is just interested in making a quick buck flipping guitars. I would not hesitate to buy or sell a guitar at imperial vintage guitars. They really know their stuff.
— Daniel M., Orange · Google review · -
Had a great experience, making a trade for my dream acoustic at imperial vintage San Diego. Fair, transparent, and smooth transaction. These guys are the real deal music shop you're looking for. Thanks again to Tyler for making things easy and all your knowledge in our deal!
— Nickchamian, San Diego · Google review · -
My 2nd time doing business with Tommy as a seller and a buyer. He's great to deal with.
— Jon R., Sherman Oaks · Google review · -
Just stopped by and sold a couple guitars, great shop, lots of cool guitars. Quick easy sale. Jarret was super friendly. Definitely recommend this shop
— Gabriel R., Orange · Google review ·