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 $1,425 and $1,650; anything under $1,425 is worth a close look. Prices are down 12.4% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~8/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 31% 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 • 1991
American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster 1991 - Olympic White
$2,299
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Music Plant • 1987
Fender USA / American Vintage (U.S. Vintage) '57 Stratocaster Fiesta Red 1987-1988 Secondhand! [114418]
$1,804
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Vintage Reissue ’59 Stratocaster 2013 Real Age Checking Tons Of Candy (140)
$2,400
Good
Next Big Thing Guitars • 2006
2006 Fender American Vintage Reissue 70s Stratocaster Natural! w/OHSC
$1,559
Excellent
Next Big Thing Guitars • 1991
1991 Fender American Vintage 57 Stratocaster Reissue Two-Tone Sunburst! w/OHSC
$1,729
Very Good
Next Big Thing Guitars • 2024
2024 Fender American Vintage II 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Two-Tone Sunburst! w/OHSC&COA
$1,879
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2013
American Vintage ‘65 Stratocaster Shoreline Gold with matching headstock
$2,199
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender '62 American Vintage Reissue Stratocaster RARE Seafoam Green! (183)
$3,200
Good
Classic Guitars and Amps Hobart • 1994
Fender American Vintage '57 Reissue Stratocaster - 1994/1995
$1,146
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2005
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Yamano Music 2005 Sunburst w/ OHSC, Tags
$2,295
Excellent
Play and Trade Guitars • 2012
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2012 - Surf Green
$1,399
Very Good
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
Chicago Music Exchange • 1997
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Shoreline Gold 1997
$1,890
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Vintage FSR '70s Stratocaster 2013 Black US Reissue Limited Run w/ OHSC
$2,495
Excellent
Instant Comptant Vanier • 2010
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2010 - Black
$1,973
Fair
Unknown seller • 1990
American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 1990 Black USA Reissue w/ OHSC
$2,295
Excellent
SKR Guitars • 1982
1982 Fender Fullerton Stratocaster Body w/ Original Tremolo Sunburst
$1,299
Good