Fender American Performer Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Performer Stratocaster replaced the American Special as Fender's most affordable U.S.-made Strat line, aimed squarely at working players. Yosemite single-coils, Greasebucket tone shaping and the push-pull neck-on option give it more flexibility than a bare-bones American Standard descendant, while the modern neck and jumbo-fret feel keep it practical rather than nostalgic. On the used market, condition and originality are the primary drivers, and unmodified examples with the original gig bag tend to hold up best. It is a value-oriented U.S. Strat for musicians, not collectors, and that broad audience keeps the market active.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $800 and $1,050; anything under $800 is worth a close look. Prices are down 6.9% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~10/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~4% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
The full U.S. working-player step up: V-Mod II pickups and a more refined spec throughout.
Mexican-made at a lower price: useful reference for how much of the Am Performer premium is tied to the domestic build.
The older U.S. workhorse at lower used prices: broadly similar working-player brief without the Performer-era features.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2024
American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Honeyburst (2024)
$850
Excellent
bassNguitar • 2023
Fender Stratocaster American Performer HSS 2023 Black
$1,211
Very Good
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster HSS - Satin Surf Green with Maple Fingerboard
$850
Excellent
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2023
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS 2023 Gloss Black Electric Guitar
$1,489
Excellent
Pete’s Boutique • 2024
Fender American Performer Stratocaster 2024 - Mocha
$760
Excellent
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Black - Plek'd
$1,200
Good![Fender USA American Performer Stratocaster Honey Burst [US19078194] (09/02)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--CvBaONXJ--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/6df8aa34-3ecf-478a-b9e9-911c63872143.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2019
Fender USA American Performer Stratocaster Honey Burst [US19078194] (09/02)
$1,355
Good
Unknown seller • 2024
American Performer Limited-edition Timber Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Honey Burst (2024)
$925
Excellent
The Guitar Shop Off Elm Street • 2022
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard 2022 - Aubergine
$1,099
Excellent![American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard [With Hard Shell Case]](https://media.sweetwater.com/m/gx/079f96ce9bad2f0fc864ad4812784a09937ba544.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&width=850)
Unknown seller • 2010
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard [With Hard Shell Case]
$1,100
Excellent
Rooftopguitars • 2019
Fender Limited Edition American Performer Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2019 - Olympic White
$975
Very Good
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster- Sandblasted Sunburst w/ Gig Bag
$1,350
Good
Tower Bridge Music • 2021
Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2021 - Honeyburst
$999
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2018
American Performer Stratocaster 2018 Penny with Anodized Guard USA w/ Gig Bag
$1,195
Excellent
Eddie's Guitars N' Stuff • 2026
Fender Stratocaster American Performer 2026
$1,200
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster - Arctic White with Rosewood Fingerboard
$850
Excellent
Eddie's Guitars N' Stuff • 2026
Fender Stratocaster American Performer 2026
$1,200
Excellent
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$950
Excellent
Eddie's Guitars N' Stuff • 2026
Fender Stratocaster American Performer 2026
$1,200
Excellent