1955 Fender Stratocaster
The 1955 Stratocaster — pre-CBS era. Among the most collectible electric guitars.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$56,000–$80,000
Very Good
$32,000–$56,000
Good
$16,000–$32,000
Fair
$8,000–$16,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Ash |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Maple (one-piece neck) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SSS |
| Bridge | Synchronized tremolo |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Two-tone Sunburst, Custom colors (very rare) |
| Est. Production | 1,700 |
Pickups & Electronics
Three hand-wound single-coil pickups. Three-way switch.
What Changed in 1955
Production increasing. The Strat establishing itself alongside the Telecaster.
Collector's Notes
Pre-CBS Strats are premium collectibles. Custom colors command enormous premiums. Verify fingerboard wood (maple vs slab rosewood vs veneer), original pickups, and hardware.