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 • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster - Arctic White with Rosewood Fingerboard
$850
Excellent
matt's Gear Locker • 2024
Fender American Performer Timber Spruce Stratocaster 2024 - Honey Burst
$1,059
Excellent
Unknown seller
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$950
Excellent![Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Aubergine [US240035755] (07/02)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--clB38Pxt--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/d7122034-9a90-44cd-b40a-21f8925ffd1e.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2024
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS Aubergine [US240035755] (07/02)
$1,213
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Honey Burst
$975
Excellent
Drew’s Drum & Guitar Fever 🤒🥁🎸 • 2024
Fender American Performer Timber Stratocaster 2024 - Mocha
$1,250
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster - Honeyburst with Alex Lifeson/Lerxst Electronics
$1,000
Excellent
Parkway Music
Fender American Performer Stratocaster - Satin Lake Placid Blue
$850
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Performer Stratocaster HSS - Honeyburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,000
Excellent
Tarpley Music • 2021
Fender American Performer Stratocaster 2021 - Arctic White
$1,040
B-Stock
Unknown seller • 2018
2018 Fender American Performer Stratocaster - Copper Penny
$975
Good
Mockshop Music Exchange • 2018
Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - Present - Arctic White
$1,200
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - 3 Tone Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$809
Excellent
Tarpley Music • 2021
Fender American Performer Stratocaster 2021 - Satin Lake Placid Blue
$1,000
B-Stock
Unknown seller • 2025
American Performer Stratocaster 2025 Super Clean! (GB-44)
$975
Good
GravityMusicGear • 2022
Fender American Performer Stratocaster *Texas Specials* 2022 Electric Guitar
$850
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Stratocaster 2020 Great Player Cool Finish (241)
$1,100
Good
SJM Guitars and Band • 2023
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS 0114922306 2023 - Black
$1,163
Excellent
Brick Wall Guitars • 2018
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Present - Black
$899
Good
Taverners Guitars
Fender American Performer Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard Aubergine
$1,388
Excellent