Fender American Vintage Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Vintage Stratocaster line was Fender's serious U.S. reissue program before American Original and Vintage II, aimed at buyers who cared about era-correct parts and feel. Lacquer finishes, period-correct necks, vintage hardware and model-year-specific pickup voicing are the differentiators here, and they explain why these guitars sit well above ordinary player-grade American Strats. On the used market, originality and year-specific accuracy are almost as important as condition, while changed hardware or rewired electronics can take a noticeable bite out of value. This is the reissue segment for players and collectors who want a true vintage-style Strat without buying an actual vintage Strat.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,400 and $2,350; anything under $1,400 is worth a close look. Prices are down 7.3% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
Turnover is steady at ~13/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 33% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
The updated reissue program at a higher price: stricter year-specific specs and refined production replace the older AV series.
More recent U.S. reissue at a higher price: a useful comparison when choosing between reissue generations.
Master-built step up: for buyers who have outgrown the precision of a production-line vintage reissue.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Stratocaster RARE Seafoam Green! (183)
$3,200
Good
Chicago Music Exchange • 1997
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Shoreline Gold 1997
$1,890
Good
Unknown seller • 2005
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Yamano Music 2005 Sunburst w/ OHSC, Tags
$2,295
Excellent
Instant Comptant Vanier • 2010
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2010 - Black
$1,989
Fair
Unknown seller • 1994
Limited Edition 40th Anniversary 1954 Reissue Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1994 Brown Sunburst USA American Vintage AVRI w/ OHSC
$2,495
Excellent
SKR Guitars • 1982
1982 Fender Fullerton Stratocaster Body w/ Original Tremolo Sunburst
$1,299
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Vintage FSR '70s Stratocaster 2013 Black US Reissue Limited Run w/ OHSC
$2,495
Excellent
Spacetone Music • 1997
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 1997 - Shoreline Gold
$1,699
Good
Unknown seller • 1990
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 1990 Black USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$2,295
Excellent
Zane Daniel • 1991
Fender MJT Stratocaster relic Partscaster with 1991 American 57 AVRI Neck, pickups, and hardware 1991 - Sunburst
$1,500
Good
Unknown seller • 2004
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Yamano Music 2004 Ocean Turquoise Metallic w/ OHSC
$2,495
Excellent
Piazzo Strumenti Musicali • 2005
Fender STRATOCASTER AMERICAN VINTAGE '57 REISSUE + CUSTODIA
$1,595
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2001
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2001 Dakota Red Yamano Music Order w/ OHSC
$3,295
Excellent
Shore Point Vintage Guitars • 2005
Fender American Vintage ‘57 Reissue Stratocaster 2005 - Sunburst
$1,750
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Vintage '65 Reissue Stratocaster w/ Fender '59 Reissue Neck 2013 Shoreline Gold AVRI w/ OHSC
$2,495
Excellent
Stinson & Company • 2001
2001 AVRI USA Vintage Fender Strat Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst w/ Hard Case
$1,600
Good
Unknown seller • 1992
Vintage 1992 Fender Stratocaster American Vintage '57 (1957) Reissue Electric Guitar w/ Original Tweed Case, Paperwork!
$2,000
Good
Kyle Guitar • 2007
Fender Vintage Hot Rod '57 Stratocaster 2007 - 2013
$1,836
Very Good
Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 2019
2019 Fender Hybrid ‘60s Stratocaster FSR Flamingo Pink w/ American Vintage 57/62 Pickups, Japan MIJ
$1,830
Excellent
Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc. / E.M. Shorts Guitars • 2004
Used 2004 Fender AVRI '57 Stratocaster - 2-Color Sunburst w/ Upgraded Pickups and Case
$1,499
Good