Fender Big Apple Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Big Apple Strat is a late-1990s American hot-rod Strat that stands out because it put a factory dual-humbucker layout into a U.S. Strat before that became a normal production idea. Its defining spec is the pair of humbuckers on a Strat platform, which gives it a very different market position from standard single-coil American models of the same era. On the used market, pickup originality counts a lot because the factory electronics are the whole reason buyers seek this model out, while finish and normal wear trail that. It is a niche but respected hard-rock Strat, and clean examples have a loyal following.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,225 and $1,350; anything under $1,225 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 26% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
Single-coil version from the same era at a similar price: the conventional Strat brief for comparison.
Lower-priced double-humbucker alternative: similar HH format without the U.S. build.
Master-built step up for buyers who have outgrown production-line HH quality.
For Sale (8 listings)
Cars And GUITARS !! • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster 1997 - Shoreline Gold
$1,585
Excellent
jerome claustrat • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1997 - 2000 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,697
Good
Jason's Gear Outlet • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1997 - 2000 - Black
$1,341
Very Good
Sean's Gear Depot • 1996
Fender Stratocaster HH 1996 VERY early Big Apple Strat w/Original Case
$1,455
Very Good
DJM Guitars • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1997 - 2000 - Black
$997
Good
Big Billy's Gear Garage • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1997 - 2000 - Shoreline Gold
$1,412
Good
HR GUITARS • 1997
Fender Big Apple Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1997 - 2000 - Black
$2,399
Very Good