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 $950; anything under $775 is worth a close look. Prices are down 8.2% 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.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~8% 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
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,000
Excellent
Donald's Gear Locker • 2024
2024 Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster Honey Burst
$999
Very Good
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Black - Plek'd
$1,128
Good
Rich Tone Music
Fender American Performer Stratocaster - Arctic White - 2nd Hand (172382)
$1,383
Very Good![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]
$1,025
Excellent
Chicago Music Exchange • 2024
Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster Honey Burst 2024
$1,000
Good
Unknown seller • 2018
American Performer Stratocaster 2018 Penny with Anodized Guard USA w/ Gig Bag
$1,195
Excellent
Sian's Gear Garage • 2018
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 2021 - Aubergine
$1,328
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster - Arctic White with Rosewood Fingerboard
$850
Excellent
Tom's Guitars • 2017
Fender American Performer Raw Ash Stratocaster 2017 - 2019 - Natural
$915
Excellent
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$950
Excellent
Maryan • 2018
Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - Present - Arctic White
$850
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2018
2018 Fender American Performer Stratocaster - Copper Penny
$975
Good
Greg's Guitars • 2021
Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2021 - Arctic White
$895
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster 2020 Great Player Cool Finish (241)
$1,100
Good
Dixbi Inc. • 2020
Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard • Satin Lake Placid Blue • 2020 • 7.75 lb
$1,037
Excellent
Randall's • 2021
2021 Fender American Performer Stratocaster-75th Anniversary
$804
Excellent
Firebird Strumenti Musicali • 2023
Fender American Performer Stratocaster MN 2023 - Satin Lake Placid Blue
$1,407
Excellent![Fender American Performer Stratocaster Satin Lake Placid Blue [US23092154] (10/13)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--XVpsn7wQ--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/cc756203-d30a-4a33-9135-55fdbaf45c1a.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2023
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Satin Lake Placid Blue [US23092154] (10/13)
$1,277
Good![FENDER USA American Performer Stratocaster Honey Burst [US210030951] (10/13)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--WMn6VJeG--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/ac26c06f-6016-4f32-af8e-e1e18f248c90.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2021
FENDER USA American Performer Stratocaster Honey Burst [US210030951] (10/13)
$1,303
Good