FenderAmerican Elite Stratocaster
The US Stratocaster with fourth-generation Noiseless pickups and a compound-radius neck.
- Electric guitartype
- USAmade in
- 2016–2019made
- 24listings now
Used, any case£1,299from £920 · 23 listings
Used, hard case£1,291from £920 · 6 listings
Used, gig bag–1 listing, too few to say
Case not stated£1,346from £1,067 · 16 listings
New / unplayed–none listed now
· 29% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
24 listings
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Fender Elite Stratocaster, Stratoburst Sunburst with Hard Case (Pre-Owned) Bushey
Hard case
Hard case USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer sitota123 · 100% · 1,275 feedback£920 postage not shown 29% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster . Sky Burst metallic Morecambe
Case not stated
USASunburstPrivate seller 1d 7h · 0 bids dev823 · 100% · 247 feedback£1,060 incl. £30 delivery Current bid -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster in Sky Burst Metallic 2016 - Excellent UK
Case not stated
2016 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer guitarjohn65 · 100% · 630 feedback£1,067 incl. £25 delivery 21% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster HSS with “Shawbucker” in Olympic Pearl Southampton
Gig bag
Gig bag* USAHSSPrivate sellerBest Offer epagemusic · 100% · 14 feedback£1,076 incl. £50 delivery 17% below typical -
Fender Stratocaster American Elite - 2016 - Beautiful! Crook
Case not stated
2016 USAPrivate seller handsgs · 100% · 88 feedback£1,077 incl. £25 delivery 20% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster 2018 Aged Cherry Burst with S1 Switch Swansea
Case not stated
2018 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer chrisusher235 · 100% · 251 feedback£1,210 incl. £30 delivery 10% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster - Olympic Pearl - 2nd Hand Sheffield
Hard case
Hard case* USAShop / dealer richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£1,219 incl. £10 delivery 6% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Ocean Turquoise Metallic Birmingham
Case not stated
USABlueShop / dealer fair_deal_music_holdings · 99.8% · 7,829 feedback£1,250 free delivery 7% below typical -
Fender Stratocaster elite 2017 Orpington
Case not stated
2017 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer ardasalt1981 · 100% · 70 feedback£1,282 postage not shown 5% below typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster 2017. Plymouth
Hard case
Hard case*2017 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer fender1971 · 100% · 44 feedback£1,282 postage not shown About typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar in 3-Colour Sunburst Birmingham
Case not stated
USASunburstShop / dealer fair_deal_music_holdings · 99.8% · 7,829 feedback£1,299 free delivery About typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster 2017 Ocean Turquoise + Hard Case Telford
Hard case
Hard case2017 USABlueShop / dealer cashproviderstelford · 99.8% · 8,680 feedback£1,300 postage not shown About typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster - Sky Burst Metallic - 2nd Hand Sheffield
Hard case
Hard case* USASunburstShop / dealer richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£1,329 incl. £10 delivery About typical -
Fender USA American Elite Stratocaster Warrington
Case not stated
USAPrivate seller 1nteractive · 100% · 174 feedback£1,394 postage not shown About typical -
Fender American Elite Stratocaster, HSS Shawbucker, SN: US19065714. Welshpool
Case not stated
USAHSSPrivate seller lewis_newbrook · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£1,537 free delivery 14% above typical -
Fender USA American Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar Strat (part Ex Welcome) Port Talbot
Case not stated
USAShop / dealer undertakerpt · 100% · 835 feedback£1,575 incl. £80 delivery 17% above typical -
Fender Elite Stratocaster Bath
Case not stated
USAPrivate sellerBest Offer mayamusic15 · 100% · 209 feedback£1,588 free delivery 18% above typical -
Fender Gold Elite Stratocaster, Black, Gold Hardware (Pre-Owned) Bournemouth
Case not stated
USABlackShop / dealerBest Offer absolutemusicsolutions · 100% · 88,694 feedback£1,980 free delivery 47% above typical -
Fender Stratocaster Elite Sky Burst Metallic 2016 London
Case not stated
2016 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,059 incl. £60 delivery 53% above typical -
Fender Elite Stratocaster, Stratoburst Sunburst with Hard Case (Pre-Owned) Bournemouth
Hard case
Hard case USASunburstShop / dealerBest Offer absolutemusicsolutions · 100% · 88,694 feedback£2,090 free delivery 62% above typical -
1983 Fender Elite Stratocaster in Sienna Sunburst London
Case not stated
1983 USASunburstPrivate seller patguitars · 100% · 311 feedback£2,164 incl. £25 delivery 61% above typical -
Fender Gold Elite Stratocaster Candy Apple Blue 1983 Axminster
Case not stated
1983 USARedPrivate sellerBest Offer madaxeman_1 · 100% · 1,408 feedback£2,689 incl. £30 delivery 100% above typical -
Fender Stratocaster Walnut Elite 1983 Axminster
Case not stated
1983 USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer madaxeman_1 · 100% · 1,408 feedback£2,699 incl. £40 delivery 100% above typical -
1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite in Black finish London
Case not stated
1983 USABlackShop / dealer newkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£3,690 incl. £40 delivery 174% above typical
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Before you buy a used American Elite Stratocaster
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. Fender necks and bodies are usually dated where they join; a mismatch can mean replaced parts.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used American Elite Stratocaster worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender American Elite Stratocaster typically costs £1,299, including postage, across 23 listings from £920. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the American Elite Stratocaster?
The US Stratocaster with fourth-generation Noiseless pickups and a compound-radius neck. Made in USA. Made 2016–2019.
Which years of the American Elite Stratocaster are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1983 to 2018. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used American Elite Stratocaster on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
