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)
Unknown seller • 2010
American Special Stratocaster HSS - 3-tone Sunburst w/ Rosewood Fingerboard
$950
Excellent
Haight Ashbury Music Center • 2009
Fender American Special Stratocaster, MN, Candy Apple Red, w/HSC 2009
$1,099
Very Good
Totem Paul Guitars • 2010
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2010 2-Color Sunburst *** FREE SHIPPING ***
$999
Very Good
Music Go Round Elk Grove • 2014
2014 Fender FSR American Special Hand-Stained Stratocaster Electric Guitar 6-String
$1,099
Excellent
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
$1,103
Very Good
Brew City Guitars • 2016
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2018 - Black
$875
Excellent
Southside Guitars • 2012
Fender FSR American Special Hand Stained Stratocaster 2012 - Honey Burst
$1,150
Very Good
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ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2012
FENDER USA FSR American Special Hand-Stained Stratocaster Honey Burst [US12199847] (03/30)
$1,311
Good
Tall Toad Music • 2018
2018 Fender American Special Stratocaster – Walnut
$979
Very Good
Tyler 's Too Many Guitars • 2012
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2012 - 2-Color Sunburst
$875
Excellent
Randolph Guitars • 2010
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2010 - 2018 - 2-Color Sunburst
$799
Very Good
The Guitar Rescue • 2018
2018 Fender American Special Stratocaster - 7.8 LBS
$785
Very Good
Fret Mill Music Co. • 2018
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS 2018
$900
Very Good![Fender USA American Special Stratocaster Walnut [US17091370] (03/16)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--rMqATHjP--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/97fb542c-38dd-43aa-b2cb-dfd9baec6aff.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2017
Fender USA American Special Stratocaster Walnut [US17091370] (03/16)
$1,226
Good
Found Sound • 2012
Fender FSR American Special Stratocaster HSS Ash w/Fender Case
$1,756
Very Good
Mt.Pleasant Music • 2018
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2018 - Sunburst
$769
Good
Overdrive Addiction • 2017
Fender FSR American Special Stratocaster custom shop fat 50s
$1,048
Very Good