FenderAmerican Special Stratocaster
The lower-priced US Stratocaster with Texas Special pickups and jumbo frets.
- Electric guitartype
- USAmade in
- 2002–2018made
- 18listings now
Used, any case£940from £670 · 17 listings
Used, hard case–3 listings, too few to say
Used, gig bag–4 listings, too few to say
Case not stated£940from £670 · 10 listings
New / unplayed–none listed now
· 13% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
18 listings
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American Special Fender Stratocaster USA Wallingford
Gig bag
Gig bag* USAPrivate sellerBest Offer 3d 21h · 0 bids hannahw_23 · 98.1% · 101 feedback£670 postage not shown Current bid -
Fender 2009 American Special StratocasterRH 22-Fret 6-String York
Case not stated
2009 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer slimbosgames · 85.7% · 15 feedback- Low seller feedback
£670 postage not shown 29% below typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2 Tone Sunburst 2017 Southsea
Gig bag
Gig bag*2017 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer glassfloors · 100% · 119 feedback£820 postage not shown 13% below typical -
2011 Fender American Special Stratocaster – Gloss Black with Rosewood Fretboard Glasgow
Case not stated
2011 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer seanr187 · 100% · 61 feedback£836 incl. £14 delivery 11% below typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2012 with Hard Case Newtownabbey
Hard case
Hard case2012 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer poodledook · 100% · 185 feedback£874 postage not shown 7% below typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster with Lace Senor pick ups in hard case Hastings
Hard case
Hard case USAPrivate sellerBest Offer taff227 · 100% · 2,339 feedback£899 incl. £25 delivery About typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2018 Walnut USA Electric Guitar Ashton-under-Lyne
Case not stated
2018 USANatural / woodShop / dealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated sell.us.your.guitar · 99.9% · 3,243 feedback£900 free delivery About typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster Surf Green USA Electric Guitar Maple Neck Dunmow
Case not stated
USAGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer yd_classics · 100% · 69 feedback£940 incl. £15 delivery About typical -
Fender American special Stratocaster Haywards Heath
Case not stated
USAPrivate sellerBest Offer the9448 · 100% · 13 feedback£940 postage not shown About typical -
Fender American Special HSS Stratocaster, Maple Neck, Black (Pre-Owned) Bournemouth
Case not stated
USABlackHSSShop / dealer absolutemusicsolutions · 100% · 88,694 feedback£990 free delivery 5% above typical -
The American Special Stratocaster HSS Candy Apple Red Annan
Gig bag
Gig bag* USARedHSSPrivate sellerBest Offer carpy1966 · 0% · 295 feedback- Low seller feedback
£991 incl. £25 delivery 5% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster Sonic Blue 2 USA 2015 Kidderminster
Case not stated
2015 USABluePrivate sellerBest Offer gcp-guitars · 100% · 272 feedback£991 incl. £15 delivery 5% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster - 3 Tone Sunburst - 2nd Hand (170893) Sheffield
Case not stated
USASunburstShop / dealer richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£999 incl. £10 delivery 6% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster in 2 Tone Sunburst (Pre-Owned) Maidstone
Gig bag
Gig bag* USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer zxr_17 · 100% · 2 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,022 postage not shown 9% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2010 USA Red Electric Guitar & Hard Case Benfleet
Hard case
Hard case2010 USARedPrivate sellerBest Offer chamb4737 · 100% · 322 feedback£1,150 postage not shown 22% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS 2017 Fiesta Red Saint Albans
Case not stated
2017 USARedHSSShop / dealerBest Offer the58sound · 100% · 215 feedback£1,229 incl. £30 delivery 31% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster 2018 USA Limited Edition Including Gig Bag. Worksop
Gig bag
Gig bag2018 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer bigpikeuk1 · 100% · 517 feedback£1,764 incl. £28 delivery 88% above typical -
Fender American Special Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2014 Edition Twickenham
Case not stated
2014 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer fiestaair · 100% · 822 feedback£7,587 postage not shown 707% above typical
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Before you buy a used American Special 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 Special Stratocaster worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender American Special Stratocaster typically costs £940, including postage, across 17 listings from £670. 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 Special Stratocaster?
The lower-priced US Stratocaster with Texas Special pickups and jumbo frets. Made in USA. Made 2002–2018.
Which years of the American Special Stratocaster are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 2009 to 2018. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used American Special 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.
