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 $900 and $1,100; anything under $900 is worth a close look. Prices are down 4.8% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~31/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~20% 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 • 2000
American Standard Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - Sienna Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,495
Mint
Unknown seller
American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar w/Case - 3-Color Sunburst
$900
Good
Ritchie Sound and Lights • 2000
Fender American Standard Stratocaster, Hot Rod Red
$999
Very Good
The Fellowship of Acoustics • 2012
Fender American Standard 60th Anniversary Stratocaster Olympic White Lefty 2012
$1,997
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster in Black w/ Original Hard Shell Case 2010
$1,000
Good
Matjoh Music • 1994
Fender 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1994 - Black
$1,576
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Stratocaster 1997 Upgraded Fender Locking Tuners and New Case (410)
$1,100
Good
WelcomeGuitars.Shop • 1997
1997 Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Black Maple Neck - w/ Original Red Logo Case & Fender Card
$1,455
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender American Standard Stratocaster USA w/case
$1,599
Good
McKew's Gear • 2011
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 2011 - Pewter
$1,399
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Left-Handed
$1,200
Good
Jay's Music • 2015
Fender American standard Stratocaster 2015 - Sienna sunburst
$1,200
Very Good
Flatts and Sharpe Music Co • 1995
Fender American Standard Strat 1995 - Black
$875
Fair
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Stratocaster, Maple Fretboard, Black - With Case
$899
Good
Peacock Music and Vintage • 1999
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 1999 - Aubergine
$1,100
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2012
2012 Fender American Standard Stratocaster – Charcoal Frost Metallic (7.3 lbs) w/ CS Pickups & TSA OHSC
$1,350
Excellent
f3nd3rStr@t • 2011
Fender American Standard Stratocaster® (2008-2012) 2008-2012 - Urethane
$1,700
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1995
American Standard Stratocaster 1995 Black USA HSS Seymour Duncan SH-4 w/ Gig Bag
$1,395
Excellent