Fender American Special Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Special Stratocaster was Fender's stripped-back U.S. value line, built for players who wanted domestic build quality without paying for the higher-spec American Standard. Texas Special pickups, jumbo frets and Greasebucket tone wiring gave it a more aggressive, less polished identity than the more neutral American Standard models sold alongside it. On the used market, originality counts most around the pickups and wiring because buyers are usually chasing the factory American Special recipe rather than a platform for modding. It is a straightforward player Strat, and clean examples usually represent solid value in the used U.S.-made market.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $825 and $1,000; anything under $800 is worth a close look. Prices are down 5.6% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~9/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~12% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: modern spec without the U.S. build premium.
The current U.S. entry-level equivalent: updated Yosemite pickups and a more refined build throughout.
Step up within the U.S. lineup: V-Mod pickups and a more stage-polished spec.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2012
FSR American Special Hand-Stained Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2012 - 2013 Satin Honey Burst
$1,000
Good
KAY MUSIC • 2010
Fender American Special Stratocaster USA HSS 2010 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,000
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2006
FSR American Special HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 2006 with Case
$1,199
Excellent
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2017
2017 Fender American Special Stratocaster Olympic White w/Gig Bag
$1,195
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2013
FSR American Special Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - Hand-Stained Satin Honey Burst (2013)
$800
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ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2013
Fender American Special Stratocaster Candy Apple Red [US13130885] (07/02)
$1,310
Good
Unknown seller • 2017
American Special Stratocaster 2017 Sonic Blue USA Pure Vintage '59 PUs w/ Bag
$929
Excellent
Aram's Gear Collection • 2014
Rare Maple Fingerboard Fender American Special 2014 60th Anniversary Malmsteen Mod
$1,599
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Special Stratocaster - Candy Apple Red
$1,150
Excellent
Bill's Music • 2018
2018 Fender American Special Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Olympic White w/ Case
$800
Very Good
The Guitar Department • 2012
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard in 2-Color Sunburst 2012 w/Lightweight Case
$850
Very Good
Okanagan Guitar Gear • 2017
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2017 - Olympic White
$1,104
Very Good
Top 40 Guitars • 2006
2006 Fender FSR American Special HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar w/ Case! VERY NICE!!!
$1,199
Excellent
PreLoved Guitars • 2015
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard 2015 - 2018 - Olympic White
$1,248
Excellent
Jason 's Gear Outlet • 2013
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2013 - White
$962
Excellent
Pop's Music
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard - Olympic White
$1,000
Very Good
Chicago Music Exchange • 2018
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS Olympic White 2018
$790
Good
Zach's Shred Shack • 2017
Fender American Special Stratocaster Sonic Blue with Seymour Duncan Hot Rail bridge pickup (2017)
$1,150
Excellent
Atomic Music • 1994
Fender Limited Edition '94 American Special Stratocaster Guitar with Case 1994 - Lipstick Red / Maple neck
$1,099
Very Good
Allen Guitars • 2013
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2013 - Candy Apple Red (Fender Tweed Case included)
$1,139
Excellent
MUDGE'S MUSIC (at Carter Vintage) • 2017
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS 2017, Fiesta Red
$1,200
Very Good