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)
Evan’s Guitars • 2018
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 2021 - Candy Apple Red
$1,680
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2021
2021 Fender American Original '50's Stratocaster Very Cool Inca Silver Finish (378)
$1,600
Good
Yeahman's Vintage & Used Guitars • 2019
2019 Fender Stratocaster American Original 60s sunburst
$1,853
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$1,706
Excellent
Barry's Gear Depot • 2018
Left Handed 2018 Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster
$1,495
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2018
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2018 White Blonde w/ OHSC
$1,679
Excellent
Michael 's Shop • 2019
Fender Rarities Series Flame Koa Top American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2019 - Natural
$1,799
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver Upgrades w/ OHSC
$1,589
Excellent
Jason's Gear Garage • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - 2021 - Aztec Gold
$1,399
Very Good
A Flash Flood of Gear • 2020
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$1,895
Very Good
Alan's Gear Locker
Fender Stratocaster American Original 60s - Olympic White
$1,289
Very Good![Fender USA American Original 60s Stratocaster Shell Pink [V2103385] (06/15)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--liyzQXNv--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/54d4e608-6ce4-4896-9b85-3f4dde95dc73.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2021
Fender USA American Original 60s Stratocaster Shell Pink [V2103385] (06/15)
$2,004
Good
Robert's Gear Outlet • 2019
Fender Rarities Series Flame Ash Top American Original '60s Stratocaster with Birdseye Maple Neck 2019 - Plasma Red Burst
$1,465
Excellent
Max's Axes • 2022
Fender American Original ‘60s Stratocaster 2022 - Present - Olympic White
$1,600
Very Good
Wolfe Guitars • 2019
Fender American Original 50's Lefty Strat 2019 - Mary Kaye Blonde
$1,695
Very Good
Le Note delle Stelle • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - 2022 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,912
Very Good
Lovies Guitars • 2019
2019 Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster Electric Guitar Blonde + HSC
$1,395
Very Good
Backline Revival • 2021
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster 2021 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,499
Very Good
MUDGE'S MUSIC (at Carter Vintage) • 2022
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster 2022, Sunburst
$1,850
Very Good
Tall Toad Music • 2022
2022 Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster – 2-Color Sunburst
$1,679
Excellent