Fender Stratocaster Price Guide

The Fender Stratocaster, introduced in 1954, is arguably the most recognizable electric guitar ever made. Its contoured body, three-pickup configuration, synchronized tremolo system, and distinctive tone made it a favorite of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and countless others.

Produced: 1954present

📖 Buyer's Guide

Pre-CBS Stratocasters (pre-1965) are the most collectible. Check the neck date stamp (visible when the neck is removed), pot dates, and pickup dates — a legitimate 1959 Strat should have components from 1958-1959. Body routs for non-original parts and refin are common issues to look for.

Value by Year

YearExcellentVery GoodGood
1954$150,000–$300,000$90,000–$150,000$55,000–$90,000Full Details →
1955$56,000–$80,000$32,000–$56,000$16,000–$32,000Full Details →
1956$50,000–$100,000$30,000–$50,000$18,000–$30,000Full Details →
1957$40,000–$80,000$25,000–$40,000$15,000–$25,000Full Details →
1958$40,000–$75,000$22,000–$45,000$14,000–$30,000Full Details →
1959$35,000–$70,000$22,000–$35,000$13,000–$22,000Full Details →
1960$40,000–$75,000$22,000–$45,000$14,000–$30,000Full Details →
1961$28,000–$55,000$18,000–$28,000$11,000–$18,000Full Details →
1962$28,000–$40,000$16,000–$28,000$8,000–$16,000Full Details →
1963$20,000–$40,000$13,000–$20,000$8,000–$13,000Full Details →
1964$17,500–$25,000$10,000–$17,500$5,000–$10,000Full Details →
1965$15,000–$32,000$10,000–$15,000$6,000–$10,000Full Details →
1966$8,000–$16,000$5,500–$8,000$3,500–$5,500Full Details →
1967$7,000–$10,000$4,000–$7,000$2,000–$4,000Full Details →
1968$6,000–$12,000$4,000–$6,000$2,500–$4,000Full Details →
1969$7,000–$10,000$4,000–$7,000$2,000–$4,000Full Details →
1970$4,000–$8,000$2,200–$4,800$1,400–$3,200Full Details →
1971$4,200–$6,000$2,400–$4,200$1,200–$2,400Full Details →
1972$4,200–$6,000$2,400–$4,200$1,200–$2,400Full Details →
1973$2,800–$4,000$1,600–$2,800$800–$1,600Full Details →
1974$3,500–$6,500$2,200–$3,500$1,400–$2,200Full Details →
1975$2,800–$4,000$1,600–$2,800$800–$1,600Full Details →
1976$2,500–$5,000$1,375–$3,000$875–$2,000Full Details →
1977$2,800–$4,000$1,600–$2,800$800–$1,600Full Details →
1978$2,800–$4,000$1,600–$2,800$800–$1,600Full Details →
1979$2,800–$5,500$1,800–$2,800$1,100–$1,800Full Details →