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 are up +2.3% 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.
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)
Unknown seller • 2002
2002 Fender Highway One Stratocaster USA – Honey Blonde / Natural "Honest" Relic / All Original w/ Fender Poodle Case
$1,250
Good
Hahnster's Monster Lutherie • 2004
2004 Left Handed Fender Highway One Stratocaster w/ Player II Loaded Pickguard
$969
Good
DB Music • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2002 - 2005 - Sapphire Blue Transparent
$899
Very Good
Gabriel's Guitars • 2004
Fender American Highway One Stratocaster/ Modified 2004 - Natural w/case
$975
Very Good
mustrument • 2005
Fender Highway One Stratocaster - USA 2005 - 3 Color Sunburst - Gigbag included
$1,259
Very Good
What to Pick Guitars, Inc. • 2022
Fender USA Highway One Stratocaster HSS with Rosewood Fretboard - Midnight Wine Transparent
$925
Good
Craig's gear outlet • 2003
Fender Highway one Stratocaster with maple Fretboard 2003 - Sapphire Blue Transparent
$980
Good
Spacetone Music • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,049
Good
Spacetone Music • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$999
Very Good
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2007
Fender Highway One Stratocaster Honey Blonde 2007 Left Handed Electric Guitar
$1,143
Excellent
Oscar Guitars • 2005
2005 Fender Highway One Stratocaster crimson red transparent
$1,427
Good
Jose's Gear Depot • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,099
Very Good
Adam's Gear Garage • 2002
Fender Stratocaster Highway One 2002 - Blue lacquer
$1,192
Good
Guitar Pickers NC • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster w/ Maple Fretboard 2002 - Teal Green Transparent
$879
Very Good![FENDER USA Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade RW 3TS [Z9379064] (04/28)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--f-ZEf3fO--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/cf501c06-e6fb-4dff-b193-f543106c1dd1.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2009
FENDER USA Highway One Stratocaster Upgrade RW 3TS [Z9379064] (04/28)
$1,188
Good
Thomas's Gear Depot • 2006
60th Anniversary Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Special Diamond Anniversary Case
$1,349
Very Good
Fontana Custom Instruments • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - Flat Black
$1,200
Very Good
The Gear Boutique • 2002
2002 Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard - Crimson Red Transparent
$920
Good
S.'s Gear Locker • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2002 - 2005 - Sapphire Blue Transparent
$950
Good