Fender John Mayer Stratocaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The John Mayer Stratocaster stands out because it became one of the rare production signatures whose reputation outlived its original run and pushed used prices up rather than down. Big Dipper pickups, vintage-leaning specs and the Mayer association create a combination that feels more specific than a normal artist decal job, which is why buyers still track these closely. On the used market, originality is everything, especially around pickups and plastics, and cleaner examples with original case candy command real premiums. It is as much a cult-market Strat as a player guitar now, so condition and completeness count heavily.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,700 and $2,400; anything under $1,700 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~4/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~18% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The direct tonal ancestor: Mayer's sound was explicitly shaped by SRV — both pickups share a Texas-blues voicing at a lower price.
Another long-running expressive-blues Strat signature: built around a similar U.S. production platform at a lower price.
The non-signature U.S. Strat at a lower price: similar build quality without the signature premium.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2013
2013 Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster - 3-Color Sunburst
$3,000
Excellent
Drew’s Drum & Guitar Fever 🤒🥁🎸 • 2006
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster 2006 - Shoreline Gold
$4,000
Excellent
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2011
2011 Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster Sunburst w/Gig Bag
$2,695
Very Good
Arizona Vintage Guitars • 2012
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster - Sunburst
$2,198
Excellent
Phoenix's Guitars, Amps, and Pedals • 2006
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster 2006 - 2014 - Sunburst
$2,250
Very Good
BandAddict Guitars
Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster
$3,249
Very Good
Relic Music • 2012
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster - Sunburst 2012 w/ Fender Padded Bag
$2,700
Very Good
Scott's Shop • 2014
Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster 2014 - Olympic White
$3,000
Excellent
Bayou Red Vault • 2006
MINT John Mayer Fender Stratocaster Shoreline Gold w/ Racing Stripe
$3,200
Excellent
Guitar Collection • 2011
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster — Many extras — 2011 — Olympic White
$3,550
Excellent
Luís's Gear Emporium
Fender John Mayer stratocaster - Cypress Mica
$6,001
Excellent
Boutique de Paul • 2006
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster 2006 - 2014 - Sunburst
$1,818
Very Good
BRUNO's Gear Garage • 2005
Fender Fender John Mayer Stratocaster Charcoal Frost Metallic 2005
$3,637
Excellent
Johnny’s Guitar • 2008
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster 2008 Sunburst
$4,001
Very Good
Falconer Guitars
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster - Shoreline Gold (Racing Stripes)
$5,999
Excellent
Falconer Guitars • 2007
Fender Limited Edition John Mayer Stratocaster 2007 - Cypress Mica
$5,999
Excellent
judepreux • 2006
Fender John Mayer Stratocaster 2006 - 2014 - Sunburst
$2,788
Very Good
fusionmusic (Thailand)
Fender John Mayer Black1 Stratocaster Limited Edition 1 of 500
$8,900
Very Good
LoFi Gear • 2008
John Mayer Fender Artist Signature Sunburst + Mint Green Pickguard - 2008
$1,805
Very Good
Wham Bear's Emporium • 2006
Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster Big Dipper Pickups 2006 - 2014 - White
$1,188
Good
andrewaward • 2006
Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster Big Dipper Pickups 2006 - 2014 - White
$812
Excellent