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 $1,275 and $1,575; anything under $1,250 is worth a close look. Prices are up +3.0% 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 • 2017
American Original '60s Stratocaster 2017 Candy Apple Red USA Vintage Reissue w/ OHSC
$1,849
Excellent![FENDER USA American Original '50s Stratocaster Maple White Blonde [V1746177] (10/16)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--H73qqnul--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/3cded4ec-6ecd-4691-9ee2-a8580e117a88.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2017
FENDER USA American Original '50s Stratocaster Maple White Blonde [V1746177] (10/16)
$1,888
Good
Unknown seller • 2010
Rarities Flame Koa Top American original 50s Stratocaster
$1,599
Excellent
KUROSAWA MUSIC G-CLUB UMEDA • 2019
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster -3-Color Sunburst- 【3.68kg】 2019
$1,609
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
Rarities Flame Koa Top American Original 50’s Stratocaster - Natural
$2,050
Excellent
Ryder's Gear Outlet • 2018
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - Olympic White
$1,392
Very Good
Unknown seller
American Original '50s Stratocaster Ash Vintage Blonde
$1,500
Excellent
Half Bear • 2018
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 2021 - Candy Apple Red
$1,499
Good
Unknown seller • 2018
American Original '50s Reissued 2018 Stratocaster Left-handed - White Blonde (Modified)
$900
Good
Santi Guillén - Roadhouse Guitar School • 2020
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster 2020 (VIDEO)
$1,988
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2021
2021 Fender American Original '50's Stratocaster Very Cool Inca Silver Finish (378)
$1,600
Good
Paradise Guitar & Repair • 2022
Fender American Original 60’s Stratocaster 2022 - Aged Shell Pink
$1,700
Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$1,619
Good
South Wales Guitars • 2018
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 2022 - Olympic White
$2,230
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2018
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2018 White Blonde w/ OHSC
$1,679
Good
Brad's Sound Specialties • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - 2021 - Aztec Gold
$1,255
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Original '50s Stratocaster 2020 Inca Silver Upgrades w/ OHSC
$1,549
Good
tracy's strat • 2000
Fender American Original '60s Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2000
$1,175
Excellent
Absolute Music UK • 2021
Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, White Blonde with Hard Case
$2,166
Very Good
Guitar Pickers NC • 2018
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster 2018 - Maple Fretboard - White Blonde
$999
Good
MUDGE'S MUSIC (at Carter Vintage) • 2022
Fender American Original '50s Stratocaster 2022, White Blonde
$1,700
Very Good