Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Deluxe Stratocaster was Fender's pre-Elite premium production Strat, built for players who wanted U.S. quality plus noiseless electronics and modern performance upgrades. Depending on era, the key features are noiseless pickups, S-1 switching, compound-radius or flatter-feeling neck specs and locking hardware, all of which place it above the older American Standard in flexibility. On the used market, the electronics package and overall cleanliness drive value more than finish rarity, because buyers are shopping for the fully loaded feature set. It is a practical modern Strat line, and the best examples are complete, clean and still factory-wired.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $975 and $1,175; anything under $975 is worth a close look. Prices are down 2.6% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~17/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~24% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced U.S. working-player alternative: standard spec without the Deluxe feature set.
The direct successor: refined spec, compound radius, and improved pickups throughout.
Vintage-spec U.S. alternative: lacquer and period-correct hardware for buyers who prefer that direction.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2000
American Deluxe Ash Stratocaster - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,700
Excellent
Jake's Gear • 2012
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Left-Handed 2012 - - 3-Color Sunburst - Maple Fretboard - USA w/ OHSC
$1,699
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2014
American Deluxe Stratocaster Plus Mystic 3-Color Sunburst *NEW*
$2,500
Mint
Rivington Guitars • 2013
2013 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSH Sunburst
$1,699
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2011
American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash with Rosewood Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Tobacco Sunburst OHSC
$1,450
Excellent
Derby City Pawn
Fender American Deluxe V Stratocaster Strat V-neck Tweed Case - Sunburst
$1,450
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Deluxe Stratocaster HSH - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,300
Excellent
Cobrajet Gear Stash • 2014
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Plus 2014 - 2016
$1,200
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2015
American Deluxe Stratocaster HSH - Olympic Pearl 2015
$2,200
Excellent
Tom's Gear Garage • 2006
Fender American Deluxe HSS, LT Stratocaster 60th Annivesary
$1,595
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2002
American Deluxe Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2002
$1,495
Excellent
The Guitar Lounge • 2004
Fender 50th Anniversary American Deluxe Stratocaster 2004 - Sunburst
$1,100
Good
Four Corners Guitar • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash with Rosewood Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,250
Mint
Real Time Music Shop • 2005
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 2005 - Honey Blonde
$1,841
Very Good
Southend Music Exchange • 2005
Fender American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster in Montego Black - 2005 - (Pre-Owned)
$1,693
Excellent
Broadway Music and Pawn • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster V-Neck with Maple Fretboard 2004 - 2010 - 2-Color Sunburst
$850
Good
David's Guitar and Bass Shop • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1999 - 2003 - Teal Green Transparent
$1,150
Very Good
Silvertone Music • 2013
2013 Fender USA American Deluxe Stratocaster 2-Color Sunburst w/Maple Neck - Immaculate!!
$989
Excellent
Midnight Music • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Fat Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard 1999 - 2001 - Crimson Transparent
$1,000
Very Good
Indie Music • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Ash with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,299
Excellent
Brando’s guitars • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (Sheptone blue sky )with Maple Fretboard 1999 - 2003 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,300
Very Good