Fender American Standard Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Standard Stratocaster was Fender's long-running U.S. baseline, the reference-point production Strat for an entire generation of buyers. Its importance is not one flashy feature but the fact that it established the modern production template: dependable build quality, familiar neck feel, two-point trem and updates that got better over time without changing the identity of the instrument. On the used market, year counts because later revisions can carry meaningful spec changes, while condition and originality still do most of the work. It remains one of the broadest, safest used Strat segments because both players and first-time U.S. Fender buyers understand it immediately.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $925 and $1,150; anything under $925 is worth a close look. Prices are up +2.4% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~26/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~19% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The direct successor: V-Mod pickups and a modern neck build on what made the American Standard essential.
The same-era premium sibling: noiseless pickups and S-1 switching for Standard buyers who wanted more flexibility.
Vintage-leaning U.S. step up: Pure Vintage pickups and lacquer for Am Standard buyers who want to move toward the vintage market.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2012
American Standard Stratocaster - Black with Rosewood Fingerboard
$995
Excellent
Beach City Pawn & Guitar • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Olympic White
$1,000
Good
New York Music Emporium • 2012
2012 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ash Sienna Sunburst
$999
Very Good
Steve's Guitars • 1995
1995 NEW Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Matching Headstock, Rosewood Fretboard 1995 - Burgundy Mist
$2,000
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2000
2000 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar w/Case! Seymour Duncan JB Jr Pickups! VERY NICE!!!
$1,299
Excellent
Gerald's Gear Locker • 1997
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 1997 - Sunburst
$1,518
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,000
Excellent
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2016
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Shawbucker HSS Black 2016 Modified
$1,857
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2011
American Standard Stratocaster Rosewood 2011 - Sienna Sunburst
$1,499
Good
Rey's tools • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2012 - Charcoal Frost Metallic
$1,500
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1998
1998 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Great Player Iconic Look and Feel (239)
$1,000
Good
Hubbard's Music N More • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with (((Upgrades))) Rosewood Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,600
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2013
2013 Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Sunburst
$1,045
Good
Todd’s Gear Garage • 1986
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1986 - 1993 - Arctic White
$1,247
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2008
American Standard Stratocaster 2008 Beige / Light Tan Rosewood
$1,200
Good
Dixie's Gear Garage • 1993
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 1993 - Caribbean Mist
$1,675
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster HSS - Mystic Blue, Rosewood
$1,377
Good
O'Donnell's Guitars • 1987
Original 1987 Fender American Standard Stratocaster RW Black
$1,956
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2012
American Standard Stratocaster 2012 Sienna Sunburst Custom Shop Pickups w/ Bag
$1,349
Excellent