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.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $800 and $1,000; anything under $775 is worth a close look. Prices are down 9.7% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~7/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~9% 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)
Guitar House of Tulsa • 2010
2010 Fender American Special Stratocaster Silver
$1,090
Very Good
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2011
2011 Fender American Special Stratocaster Sunburst Electric Guitar
$1,195
Very Good
hearandwear • 2009
2009 Fender American Special Stratocaster Sunburst with Hardshell Case
$900
Good
Rad Guitars Ltd • 2018
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 2 Colour Sunburst
$1,207
Mint
Music Manor Lansing MI • 2011
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS - 2011
$770
Excellent
GuitarSloth
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard - Sonic Blue
$900
Very Good
Cool Old Guitars • 2018
2018 Fender USA American Special Stratocaster (Olympic White)
$1,173
Very Good
Fair Deal Music • 2018
Fender American Special Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Sonic Blue, 2018 Model
$1,419
Good
Rob's island guitars • 2013
2013 Fender 60th anniversary American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard electric guitar made in the USA seafoam green
$1,199
Very Good
Arizona Guitars and Gear LLC • 2013
Fender American Special Stratocaster, Maple Fingerboard 2013 - Candy Apple Red w/ Tweed Hardshell Case
$1,199
Excellent
Empire Music • 2016
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS (2016) - Sonic Blue #56304 with Gig Bag
$999
Very Good
Totem Paul Guitars • 2010
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2010 2-Color Sunburst *** FREE SHIPPING ***
$999
Very Good
Rob's island guitars • 2016
2016 Fender American Special Stratocaster candy, apple red electric guitar made in the USA big headstock
$1,299
Good
Acustica on line • 2010
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2010 - sunburst
$1,106
Very Good
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2017
2017 Fender American Special HSS Stratocaster – Fiesta Red
$1,257
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ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2012
FENDER USA FSR American Special Hand-Stained Stratocaster Honey Burst [US12199847] (03/30)
$1,335
Good
Tall Toad Music • 2018
2018 Fender American Special Stratocaster – Walnut
$979
Very Good