Fender American Original Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Original Stratocaster line was Fender's U.S.-made vintage-inspired reissue platform for players who wanted old-school Strat feel with slightly more forgiving playability. Pure Vintage pickups, lacquer finishes and era-specific visual cues are the big differentiators, but the line stopped short of total historical rigidity by pairing those looks with friendlier modern usability. On the used market, originality and case completeness carry more weight than on mainstream American Strats, because buyers are paying for the vintage-leaning recipe rather than just for a U.S. serial number. It is a player-minded reissue, and the cleanest examples sit in a healthy middle ground between American Vintage and Custom Shop.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,325 and $1,600; anything under $1,300 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (+1.0%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~8/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~23% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Stricter year-specific reissue for collectors who want more precision than Am Original offers, at a higher price.
Modern U.S. Strat at a lower price: same domestic build quality, none of the vintage-reissue constraints.
Very similar vintage intent at significantly lower cost: worth knowing this market before committing to Am Original pricing.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2018
American Original '50s Reissued 2018 Stratocaster Left-handed - White Blonde (Modified)
$900
Good
Qsic - secondhand musical instruments store from Japan - • 2019
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster 3TS 2019
$1,664
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2021
2021 Fender American Original '50's Stratocaster Very Cool Inca Silver Finish (378)
$1,600
Good
Bryan's Gear Locker • 2018
Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster Loaded Body 2018 - Aztec Gold
$1,100
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$1,706
Excellent
Colby's Gear and More • 2019
Fender Rarities Series Flame Ash Top American Original '60s Stratocaster with Birdseye Maple Neck 2019 - Plasma Red Burst with HARD CASE
$1,269
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2018
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2018 White Blonde w/ OHSC
$1,679
Excellent
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2019
2019 Fender American Original ’60s Stratocaster – Olympic White
$1,927
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver Upgrades w/ OHSC
$1,589
Excellent
GCP Guitars • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - 2022 - 2-Color Sunburst
$2,187
Excellent![FENDER USA American Original '60s Stratocaster Rosewood 3-Tone Sunburst [V2102766] (08/27)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--4-fWZzGV--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/0c4d2c56-64f3-4479-b3bc-fd8fd37033f4.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2021
FENDER USA American Original '60s Stratocaster Rosewood 3-Tone Sunburst [V2102766] (08/27)
$2,140
Good
Kenneth's Gear Garage • 2019
Fender Rarities Series Flame Koa Top American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2019 - Natural
$1,849
Excellent
Everything Has A Price Guitar Bar • 2018
2018 Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster - White Blonde - MINT Condition
$1,800
Excellent
NeatoStuff • 2018
Fender American Original ‘60s Stratocaster 7.5 lbs. Olympic White
$1,900
Excellent
CS Analog • 2018
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,800
Very Good
Backyard Music • 2018
Fender Stratocaster American Original 50's Aztec Gold 2018
$2,763
Excellent
Point Guitars • 2021
2021 Fender American Original 60s Stratocaster Rosewood - Shell Pink
$1,649
Very Good
Andy`s Choice • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - White Blonde + OHSC
$1,575
Good
Olivia's Vintage • 2021
2021 Fender Limited Edition American Original 50's Stratocaster Mary Kaye Blonde
$1,795
Excellent
Manchester Music Mill • 2017
Fender - 2017 American Original 50s Stratocaster - Electric Guitar - White Blonde - w/OHSC - USED
$1,400
Very Good