FenderAmerican Professional Stratocaster

The first American Professional Stratocaster, with V-Mod pickups and narrow-tall frets.

Electric guitartype
USAmade in
2017–2020made
33listings now

Used, any case£1,193from £853 · 20 listings

Used, hard case£1,180from £925 · 7 listings

Used, gig bag–none listed now

Case not stated£1,200from £853 · 13 listings

New / unplayed£1,599from £1,305 · 12 listings

Used is 25% under new

Best trusted deal right now£853 Case not stated · 2016 ·

· 29% below typical View on eBay →

Target £ Updated 22 min ago · how we price

Price history

eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price

Used (all)With hard caseNew

Before you buy a used American Professional 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 Professional Stratocaster worth?

Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender American Professional Stratocaster typically costs £1,193, including postage, across 20 listings from £853. New and unplayed examples are typically £1,599. 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.

How much cheaper is a used American Professional Stratocaster than a new one?

On eBay UK today a used one is listed at about 25% less than new and unplayed examples (£1,193 against £1,599).

What is the American Professional Stratocaster?

The first American Professional Stratocaster, with V-Mod pickups and narrow-tall frets. Made in USA. Made 2017–2020.

Which years of the American Professional Stratocaster are for sale?

Today's listings that give a year run from 2016 to 2026. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.

Is it safe to buy a used American Professional 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.