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 • 2017
American Elite Stratocaster - Tobacco Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard
$1,900
Mint
Wadsworth Music • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Rosewood Fretboard 2016
$1,700
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker Electric Guitar - Satin Jade Pearl Metallic, Maple Fingerboard
$1,799
Excellent
Marco's Gear Emporium • 2017
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Ebony Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,499
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2015
American Elite Stratocaster Limited Edition 2016
$1,699
Excellent
Alex Cooke • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Maple Fretboard 2016 Autumn Blaze Metallic
$1,672
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
NEW Mint American Elite Stratocaster - Autumn Blaze Metallic with Maple Fingerboard
$1,450
Mint
Atomic Music
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Strat Electric Guitar - Olympic Pearl
$1,199
Very Good
James's stuff • 2016
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Ebony Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,694
Excellent
kurt's Gear Garage • 2018
Fender stratocaster american elite 2018 - satin jade green pearl metallic
$1,850
Excellent
Rad Guitars Ltd • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster with Ebony Fretboard Left-Handed 2019 Sunburst
$1,883
Mint![Fender American Elite Stratocaster Ash Aged Cherry Burst [US17017953] (06/16)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--j517kJ38--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/9dd3a25f-9f20-4a06-b915-21429ea098c6.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2017
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Ash Aged Cherry Burst [US17017953] (06/16)
$1,680
Good
Lewis's Shop • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Maple Fretboard 2019 - Satin Ice Blue Metallic
$1,813
Very Good
Fair Deal Music • 2017
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Ocean Turquoise Metallic
$1,672
Very Good
Atomic Music
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Strat Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,299
Excellent
Qsic - secondhand musical instruments store from Japan - • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Aged Cherry Burst 2019
$1,479
Excellent
Bass Shop Geek IN Box • 2017
【used】Fender / American Elite Stratocaster 2017 3.68kg #US16130549【TONIQ横浜】 【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】
$1,992
Good
Gear Outlet • 2015
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Mystic Black/Rosewood w/ OHSC — US15 Serial
$950
Excellent
Capital Guitars • 2019
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker with Maple Fretboard 2019 - Satin Ice Blue Metallic
$1,306
Very Good
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2016
2016 Fender American Elite HSS Shawbucker Stratocaster – Olympic Pearl
$1,604
Excellent
Fair Deal Music • 2017
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar in 3-Colour Sunburst
$1,812
Very Good