#Fender stratocaster price guide full#
#Fender stratocaster price guide professional#

The Squier Bullet Stratocaster is an entry-level electric guitar starting at around $180 (or ВЈ125 in the UK). Now letвЂ™s take a look at each Squier Strat. The models in the Squier Strat range are produced in Indonesia and China, which is why they are cheaper than the American and Mexican made Fender versions. There is some variation between the price within each model in the range, mainly due to colour options and special edition availability. There are 4 main Stratocaster models in the Squier range, costing between roughly $180 and $500. The 50вЂ™s model has a soft-V shape, whilst the 60вЂ™s variant has a thicker C-shape. It comes in 50вЂ™s and 60вЂ™s variants with the main difference being the neck shape. The Fender American Original Stratocaster is a very high-end with a starting price of around $2000 for a used model, and $1500 for a good second-hand guitar. It is available in multiple unique finishes as well as classic colours. It has an alder body and comes in either a HSS or SSS pickup configuration. Second-hand Fender American Ultra Stratocasters cost upwards of $1500. The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster costs upwards of $1900 for a new guitar. It has an exclusive finish, 3 single coil pickups, alder body and modern neck shape. It is one of the most premium guitars in the Fender range and second-hand models are very hard to find. The Fender American Showcase Stratocaster costs upwards of $1700 for a new guitar. It comes in a variety of colours with the traditional alder body and three single-coil pickups.

#Fender stratocaster price guide professional#

Used American Professional StratвЂ™s cost around $1000-$1200. The Fender American Professional Stratocaster costs upwards of $1500 and it is one of the most popular models available. Fender American Professional Stratocaster Second-hand Fender American Performer Stratocasters usually cost upwards of $800. It has a traditional alder body and three single-coil pickup configuration. The Fender American Performer Stratocaster costs upwards of $1200 and it is the cheapest American-made Fender Strat available. It also has a basswood body unlike most StratвЂ™s which have ash or alder bodies. It has a unique dual-humbucker design contrasting from the traditional 3 single coil pickup configuration. The Fender Boxer Stratocaster usually costs upwards of $1200 and it is one of the only Japanese-made Stratocasters. They have either an alder or ash body, three single coil pickups and are available in pastel colours. Second-hand models are harder to find and usually cost upwards of $750. The Fender Vintera Stratocaster starts at around $950 for a new guitar. The colour range is more limited than the Player series. They often have a humbucker in the bridge pickup and are produced in Mexico. The Fender Deluxe Stratocaster starts at around $950 for a new model, whilst used models can be found for around $600-$700. It is Mexican-made, has an alder body and maple neck and is available in a wide range of colours. Used Fender Player Strats can be found for around $500-$600. The Fender Player Stratocaster is one of the entry-level models in the Fender range and starts at around $750 for a new model. It features an alder body and maple neck, and is available in a limited range of colours. It is made in Mexico and is not to be confused with the American Standard guitar which is more expensive. The Fender Standard Stratocaster is the cheapest Fender Strat available and new models start at around $500. Now letвЂ™s take a more in-depth look into the features of each Fender Strat. There is also some variation within each model type, usually due to the finish and colour of the guitar.

Country of manufacture (the more expensive models are made in the USA).

HereвЂ™s what changes as the price increases:

Three pickup design and the number of controls.

Tone woods used (pretty much all models have alder bodies and maple necks).

HereвЂ™s what stays the time despite the increase in price:

#Fender stratocaster price guide full#

IвЂ™ve got a full article on why some guitars are more expensive than others to explain this topic in a bit more detail. The prices vary due to the country on manufacture, how they are produced, the level of quality control and the materials used. There are roughly 10 main models of Fender Stratocaster currently available and the price ranges from $500-2000+.