Fender Highway One Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
Highway One Strats were Fender's stripped-back U.S. models, built around thin satin nitro finishes and simple, aggressive player value rather than premium appointments. Their importance is that they offered a real American Strat feel at a lower price, with a lighter finish and more no-frills personality than the American Standard line of the same era. On the used market, finish wear is common and not especially damaging by itself, but changed pickups, missing hardware and poor fret condition drag prices down quickly. They are player guitars through and through, and honest, well-kept examples remain attractive value buys.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $775 and $975; anything under $775 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (+1.6%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~9/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~10% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: current production without the thinly-finished U.S. build.
More refined U.S. alternative: full finish and a more polished spec at a higher price.
The current U.S. entry-level equivalent: Yosemite pickups and a cleaner production spec.
For Sale (21 listings)
Chicago Music Exchange • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster Cocoa Transparent 2002
$895
Good
Twangers Guitar Store • 2003
Fender USA Highway One Stratocaster 'Crimson Red Transparent' 2003
$1,271
Very Good
Drew's Gear Outlet • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$700
Good
peter's Boutique • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2002 - 2005 - Natural
$1,277
Excellent
Arc Music & Sound • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2002 - Blonde
$950
Good
Anthony 's Gear Outlet • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,129
Very Good
Pat´s Guitars • 2010
Fender American Highway One Stratocaster HSS 2010 - Sunburst
$1,575
Good
Pat´s Guitars • 2010
Fender American Highway One Stratocaster HSS 2010 - Sunburst
$1,575
Good
Humbucker Haven
Great Playing Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard - 3 Color Sunburst and Matte Finish!
$982
Excellent
Atomic Music • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster Guitar 2002 - Crimson Red Transparent / Maple neck
$849
Good
Guitars Are Fun
Fender Highway One Body With Squier Standard Neck And Squier Contemporary Wiring
$425
Good
Austin Guitars Ltd • 2007
Fender Fender American Highway One Stratocaster Inc Hard Case
$1,320
Very Good
Lincoln Square Pawn • 2011
Fender Stratocaster Highway One 2011 - Black Satin
$1,000
Very Good
Guitar Pickers AZ • 2003
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2003 - Sapphire Blue Transparent
$899
Good
Jesus's Gear Depot • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2002 - 2003 - Teal Green Transparent
$850
Good
Pedal Peddler • 2003
Fender Highway One Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard 2003 - 2005 - Walnut
$1,045
Very Good
Bill's Music • 2003
2003 Fender Highway One Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Crimson Red Transparent w/ Case
$1,000
Good