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.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,475 and $2,175; anything under $1,475 is worth a close look. Prices are up +6.9% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~14/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 26% 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 • 1995
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 1995 - 2-Color Sunburst
$2,295
Excellent
Matt's Guitar Shop • 2013
Fender American Vintage '65 Stratocaster 2013 - 2016 - Olympic White
$2,287
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1984
1984 Fender American Vintage Reissue '57 Stratocaster Electric Guitar w/ OHSC
$3,800
Good
Hummingbear Blades & Guitars • 2011
Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster 2011 - Olympic White - Tweed Case
$1,625
Excellent
Unknown seller
Classic Player '50s Stratocaster - Custom shop design Shoreline Gold w/ American Vintage 57’/62 USA Pickups/Maple Fingerboard
$720
Excellent
Fretted Studio • 2013
Signed Johnny Marr Fender USA Fender American Vintage Stratocaster 2013 - Black
$4,464
Good
Unknown seller • 1987
1987 Fender Stratocaster '62 Vintage Reissue ST62-70 Olympic White w/ American Vintage Pickups, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,880
Excellent
Tidewater Vintage • 2012
2012 Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster AVRI W/OHSC - Surf Green -
$1,785
Mint
Unknown seller • 1991
1991 Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Black w/ Tweed Case
$2,300
Excellent
Soft Noise Audio • 1994
Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster 1994 - Candy Apple Red
$2,227
Good
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender Stratocaster '57 Vintage Reissue ST57-70 Candy Apple Red w/ American Vintage 57/62, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,700
Excellent![FENDER USA American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Black gThin Lacquerh [V140589] (10/21)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--Uwt71GMl--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/d858d0bb-114f-4b7a-895b-930a49801760.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2002
FENDER USA American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Black gThin Lacquerh [V140589] (10/21)
$2,281
Good
Unknown seller • 2020
2020 Fender Hybrid ‘60s Stratocaster Candy Apple Red w/ American Vintage 57/62 & Hangtags, Japan MIJ
$1,500
Excellent
Julian's Gear Depot • 2014
Fender 60th Anniversary American Vintage '54 Stratocaster 2014 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,700
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1987
1987 Fender Custom Shop American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Blonde Mary Kaye w/ Gold Hardware, Case & Hangtags
$3,900
Excellent
bassNguitar • 1995
Fender Stratocaster American Vintage 62 Sunburst 1995
$2,287
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
2020 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Partscaster Shell Pink Heavy Relic w/ American Vintage Hot Rod '62 Neck, Case & Hangtags
$2,250
Excellent
CharlieBlues • 2007
Fender 50th Anniversary American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2007 - Mary Kaye
$3,426
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1999
1999 Fender American Vintage ‘57 Stratocaster Sunburst Relic w/ Custom Shop Pickups, Tweed Case
$2,400
Good
Jeff's Gear Locker • 2013
Fender American Vintage '56 Stratocaster 2013 - White Blonde
$1,450
Very Good