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 $925; anything under $750 is worth a close look. Prices are down 4.1% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~11% 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)
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
Paradise Music • 2008
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2008- Vintage White
$1,100
Good
Oscar Guitars • 2005
2005 Fender Highway One Stratocaster crimson red transparent
$1,444
Good
Padiham Guitars • 2008
2008 Fender Highway One USA Stratocaster Nitro Honey Blonde Transparent Naturally Road-Worn
$1,065
Good
Jose's Gear Depot • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,207
Very Good
Djangle Strings • 2005
Fender Highway One Stratocaster HSS Natural Amber
$1,636
Excellent
Adam's Gear Garage • 2002
Fender Stratocaster Highway One 2002 - Blue lacquer
$1,207
Good
JOHN's Gear Outlet • 2006
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$822
Very Good
Guitar Pickers NC • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster w/ Maple Fretboard 2002 - Teal Green Transparent
$999
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)
$1,209
Good
Cranston Guitars • 2006
2006 Fender Highway One Stratocaster Rosewood Fretboard, 3-Color Sunburst—Boutique Pickups, 7lbs!
$899
Very Good
The Old Gear Locker • 2002
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 2002 with Nitro Refin, Locking Tuners, Wilkinson Trem Upgrade, and Lace Sensors
$800
Very 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
Qsic - secondhand musical instruments store from Japan - • 2005
Fender Highway One Stratocaster 2005
$921
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
Justin's Gear Depot • 2005
Fender Highway One Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2005 - Sapphire Blue Transparent
$1,151
Good