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 $1,300 and $1,600; anything under $1,300 is worth a close look. Prices are down 20.5% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~7/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 28% 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
1991 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Stratocaster AVRI, Natural Relic, w/case
$3,499
Good
Reverb + Imperial Vintage Guitars Co-op • 2014
Fender American Vintage '59 Stratocaster 2014 - 2017 Sherwood Green Metallic
$1,621
Good
Unknown seller • 1990
1990 Fender American Vintage Reissue '57 Stratocaster Nitro USA AVRI
$1,999
Good
Music Manor Lansing MI • 2011
Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster Reissue w/MIM Classic '50s Neck 2011/2019 - 2TSB
$695
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2003
2003 Fender '57 American Vintage Reissue Stratocaster AVRI USA w/case & candy
$2,399
Excellent![FENDER American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Natural [V02931] (07/01)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--E_Coow8O--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/bd9737f9-0d1a-4da2-8ac1-788251d5abee.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC
FENDER American Vintage '70s Stratocaster Natural [V02931] (07/01)
$1,803
Good
Unknown seller • 1991
1991 Fender '57 American Vintage Reissue Stratocaster AVRI USA w/case
$2,499
Good
Good Bridge Music • 1989
1989 Fender American Vintage ‘57 Stratocaster 1957 Reissue AVRI Black Honest Relic 1990s ~Blackie USA +OHSC
$1,797
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2007
American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster 2007 - Olympic White
$1,800
Good
Guillermo's Gear Garage • 2013
Fender American Vintage '56 Stratocaster 2013 2-Tone Sunburst
$1,972
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1990
American Vintage 62 Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - 1990s
$1,700
Good
Unknown seller • 1986
American Vintage '62 Stratocaster 1986 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,200
Good
Rhythm by Reid Guitars, LLC • 2007
Fender American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster 2007 - Olympic White
$1,800
Good
Unknown seller • 2007
50th Anniversary American Vintage '57 Stratocaster 2007 - Mary Kaye
$1,950
Excellent
Atomic Music • 2014
Fender Special Edition 60th Anniversary 1954 '54 American Vintage Stratocaster Guitar with COA + Case 2014 - 2-Color Sunburst / Maple neck
$1,899
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1992
Vintage 1992 Fender Stratocaster American Vintage '57 (1957) Reissue Electric Guitar w/ Original Tweed Case, Paperwork!
$2,000
Good
Bass Shop Geek IN Box • 1996
【used】Fender / American Vintage 62 Stratocaster 1996 3.63kg #V092358【TONIQ横浜】【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】
$1,789
Good
Unknown seller • 2014
American Vintage 1954 Limited Edition Stratocaster 60th Anniversary Solidbody Electric Guitar - Sunburst (2014) one of 1,954 made
$2,195
Excellent
DIABLO GUITARS - AXES OF EVIL! • 2008
Fender American Vintage Hot Rod ‘62 Stratocaster Sherwood Green 2008 w/Hardshell Case
$2,000
Good