Fender American Elite Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Elite Stratocaster was Fender's short-lived premium replacement for the American Deluxe, aimed at players who wanted a no-compromise modern U.S. Strat. Fourth-generation noiseless pickups, compound-radius neck shaping, heel-end truss adjustment and advanced switching make it one of Fender's most overtly contemporary production Strats of its era. On the used market, originality counts most around the electronics and hardware, because those upgrades are the whole point and aftermarket changes rarely improve resale. It remains a strong buy for players who want a high-feature Strat without paying Custom Shop money.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,025 and $1,275; anything under $1,000 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (-0.1%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~24% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced current U.S. alternative: V-Mod II pickups and a modern working-player spec.
The successor: Ultra Noiseless pickups, compound radius, and a more refined spec throughout.
Vintage-spec U.S. alternative: lacquer and period hardware for buyers who prefer that direction over the Elite spec.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2016
American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker - Olympic Pearl with Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,250
Excellent
Christman's Guitar Shop • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster 2018 Satin Ice Blue Metallic Limited Edition w/ Case
$1,500
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2017
American Elite Stratocaster - Tobacco Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard
$1,800
Mint
Orion Guitar, Teripaul, LLC • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Ocean Turquoise Metallic
$1,700
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker Electric Guitar - Satin Jade Pearl Metallic, Maple Fingerboard
$1,499
Excellent
JPF Music • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Sky Burst Metallic
$1,275
Excellent
Atomic Music
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Strat Shawbucker Electric Guitar with Hard Case
$1,299
Very Good
Music All Inclusive • 2017
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Tobacco Sunburst
$2,040
Excellent
DIB Gear • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Olympic Pearl White
$1,410
Excellent
Dustin's Gear Depot • 2016
2016 Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Ebony Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Sky Burst Metallic
$1,479
Excellent
Billwyman • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Olympic Pearl
$1,450
Excellent![Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Ebony Fingerboard, 3CS [US16130549] (08/13)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--gkhUS9Td--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/c8c39b19-767f-4e5d-879d-3fd17c99df20.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Ebony Fingerboard, 3CS [US16130549] (08/13)
$1,657
Good
Nel Music Store • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Ebony Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Olympic Pearl
$2,500
Excellent
AMguitarguy • 2018
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker 2018 - Sunburst
$1,750
Excellent
Knox Guitars • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,100
Very Good
Charlie's Music Shop • 2018
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker
$2,400
Very Good
Huber Breese Music, Inc. • 2015
Fender 2015 American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar USED - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,500
Very Good
Adam's Gear Depot • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,350
Excellent
RePlayed Guitars • 2015
Fender American Elite Stratocaster 2015 - Olympic Pearl
$1,546
Excellent
The Guitar Dept. • 2015
♚SUPERB♚RARE♚2015 FENDER AMERICAN ELITE STRATOCASTER HSS* USA♚AUTUMN BLAZE♚Ultra
$2,308
Excellent