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.
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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 • 2013
American Standard Stratocaster 2013 - Sienna Sunburst w/Tweed HSC #US13035832 USED
$1,250
Excellent
Thunder Road Guitars • 2016
2016 Fender American Standard Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst
$979
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
FSR American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar
$1,200
Good
Big House Guitars • 1993
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard - 1993 - Midnight Blue
$1,149
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2008
2008 American Standard Stratocaster with 60th anniversary case and locking tuners
$845
Good
Twowood guitars • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 2008 with OHSC
$1,151
Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster in Black w/ Original Hard Shell Case 2010
$1,100
Good
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Olympic White 2008 Electric Guitar
$1,360
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Stratocaster 1997 Upgraded Fender Locking Tuners and New Case (410)
$1,100
Good
KAY MUSIC • 2008
rare 2008 FENDER American Standard Strat Charcoal Frost Metallic
$1,000
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender American Standard Stratocaster USA w/case
$1,599
Good
Still Kickin Music • 1995
RARE! 1995 American Standard Fender GC-1 GK Roland Ready Stratocaster Lipstick Red! USA Strat! +OHSC 99572
$1,599
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Left-Handed
$1,200
Good
Emerald City Guitars • 1996
1996 Fender 50th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster
$1,295
Excellent
Emil's Second Chance • 1999
Fender American Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1999- 3-Color Sunburst - Texas Specials
$900
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Stratocaster, Maple Fretboard, Black - With Case
$899
Good
Dave's Guitar Shop • 2015
Fender Used American Standard Strat Left Hand '15
$995
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2012
2012 Fender American Standard Stratocaster – Charcoal Frost Metallic (7.3 lbs) w/ CS Pickups & TSA OHSC
$1,350
Excellent
Paul's Gear Outlet • 2008
Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Upgraded with Porter pick ups- with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Olympic White
$1,154
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1995
American Standard Stratocaster 1995 Black USA HSS Seymour Duncan SH-4 w/ Gig Bag
$1,395
Excellent