
FenderVintage Stratocaster (pre-1985)
Original US Stratocasters made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras.
- Electric guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1954–1984made
- 135listings now
Price history
135 listings
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Fender 1983 2 Knob Stratocaster USA Black Fullerton build (Dan Smith)richard8559 · 100% · 2,213 feedback£848 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender US Stratocaster (1984-88) E-Series, Black, RW Fretboard, 2008 US Pickupsthurjohanse0 · 100% · 109 feedback£866 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster American Hardtail customised. Vintage 1977-1978sagha12342004 · 100% · 129 feedback£925 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Bullet Stratocaster 1983 - Made In USA - Black - Excellent Conditionaudiotrader · 99.3% · 2,049 feedback£1,051 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1984 BLACK - Left Handed Made in Fullerton USA.chrisibiza66 · 100% · 150 feedback£1,062 incl. £35 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Stratocaster Black Solid Body with Chrome Scratch plate with casecahud_25 · 100% · 25 feedback£1,169 incl. £40 delivery Current bid -
1983 Fender Stratocaster made in the USA - Black with maple neck - VGC7971austin · 100% · 34 feedback£1,200 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Vintage Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar 1977chrise5662 · 100% · 255 feedback£1,295 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1974 FENDER STRATOCASTER USA MAPLE NECKdanielewi_960 · 100% · 586 feedback£1,295 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1980 CBS Fullerton USAmiketyp3 · 100% · 2,505 feedback£1,300 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 25th Anniversary Stratocaster 1979 - All Original With Certificatecheaper_than_yours · 99.5% · 3,051 feedback£1,339 incl. £7 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1983 Candy Apple Redmadaxeman_1 · 100% · 1,408 feedback£1,383 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1976 fender strat with ‘57 bridge pickup and 80’s body.jonala_bradpk · 100% · 207 feedback£1,435 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Black 1983 USA (hardtail)ernwyb_0 · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£1,448 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Dan Smith 1983 Fender USA Stratocaster with Suhr HSS hum-bucker OG Hard Casedanmcg-3210 · 100% · 10 feedback£1,460 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Vintage 1981 Fender Stratocaster USA Translucent Red Kahler Guitar OHSC 1970sthemusiclocker · 100% · 2,207 feedback£1,525 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Left Handed Fender Stratocaster Guitar from 1978. Wonderful condition. With caseterryedterry · 100% · 319 feedback£1,537 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster USA 1977. Natural blonde. Vintage. Great conditionuk_rotun · 99.8% · 1,872 feedback£1,562 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Black 1978littlevillage · 100% · 392 feedback£1,634 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1983 Fender Stratocaster USA Dan Smith 2-Knob Free Flyte w/ Trem Armlpbikeparts · 100% · 215 feedback£1,645 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1983 Fender 2-Knob Stratocaster Electric Guitar in Ivory, with Hard Case, Usedfair_deal_music_holdings · 99.8% · 7,829 feedback£1,649 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Blackjapanesewings · 100% · 540 feedback£1,652 incl. £115 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender "The Strat" Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue 1980bos6724 · 100% · 827 feedback£1,652 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1983 Fender Dan Smith era Stratocaster Hardtail in Sienna Sunburstpatguitars · 100% · 311 feedback£1,658 incl. £29 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender American Stratocaster – Naturaljordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£1,685 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1980 Fender "The Strat" USA Lake Placid Blue Maple/Rosewoodeze-5215 · 100% · 44 feedback£1,689 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender USA Stratocaster 1982 Dan Smith Black American Guitarbassalien900-3 · 100% · 41 feedback£1,700 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1979 25th Anniversary Stratocaster Guitar with CASEshapsstash · 99.7% · 740 feedback£1,730 incl. £35 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1978 USAmarcubarke-0 · 99.6% · 1,307 feedback£1,756 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
FENDER USA Dan Smith 82' Stratocaster Three Knob " Natural + Rosewood" (1982)squealingpigguitars · 100% · 900 feedback£1,800 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 25th Anniversary Stratocaster 1979 - All Original & Casembgm8jt2 · 100% · 117 feedback£1,843 postage not shown Current bid -
1982 Fender "Dan Smith" Stratocaster Sunburstodon05 · 100% · 35 feedback£1,845 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster Aged Olympic Whiteodon05 · 100% · 35 feedback£1,845 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1982 Fender Stratocaster Fullerton CBS Transition Model Big Headstock 3 Bolt777vwt4 · 100% · 373 feedback£1,883 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1977 Hardtail - Black **COLLECTION ONLY** - 2nd Handrichtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£1,899 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1982 Fender USA Stratocaster Hardtail in Black finishnewkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£1,940 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
FENDER USA 1977 STRATOCASTER Electric Guitarmicky-lav09 · 100% · 342 feedback£1,970 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1983 Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster Sunburst COA by No.Tom, Denmark Streetchha7059 · 100% · 19 feedback£1,980 incl. £35 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1979 Stratocaster - Black - 2nd Hand (172366)richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£1,989 incl. £10 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster - Black - 2nd Handrichtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£1,989 incl. £10 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender 25th Anniversary American Stratocaster – Silverjordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,015 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1984 Fender HM American Stratocaster Black with Original Hard Case USA Made Rarejohn174uk · 100% · 211 feedback£2,047 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Stratocasterray6l6 · 100% · 57 feedback£2,047 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1982 Fender American Dan Smith Stratocaster – Olympic White READ DESCRIPTIONpaev_4465 · 100% · 1,696 feedback£2,067 incl. £21 delivery Current bid -
1979 Mocha Hard Tail Fender USA Stratocaster Guitartoweys · 100% · 1,183 feedback£2,070 incl. £23 delivery Current bid -
1978 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Natural Vintage USA Electric Guitar w/Casefair_deal_music_holdings · 99.8% · 7,829 feedback£2,099 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster USA Custom Addition 1981 Dan Smith Erarockstockstores1 · 100% · 193 feedback£2,100 free delivery Mixed models, not scored
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1980 Fender American Hardtail Stratocaster – Olympic Whitejordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,110 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender American Stratocaster – Naturaljordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,110 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1981 Fender American Stratocaster – Naturaljordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,120 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Vintage Fender USA Stratocaster, Olympic White (1979), All Originalnich2539 · 100% · 60 feedback£2,127 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
fender stratocaster hardtail 1977/78zatokae · 100% · 465 feedback£2,149 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 USA Fender Stratocasterdasco-71 · 100% · 76 feedback£2,150 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Black 1978londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,159 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster USA with original hard casejohnswiss · 100% · 802 feedback£2,174 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender "Smith" Stratocaster 1982 custom colour Pewtermadaxeman_1 · 100% · 1,408 feedback£2,179 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Hardtail Stratocaster - Natural *SUPER LIGHT!* - Case + Hangtags - Pguitarbitzmusicstore · 99.9% · 35,938 feedback£2,195 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1979/1980, trem, original moulded casesmallredpenguin · 96.6% · 555 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,199 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
USA 1979 Fender Stratocaster Guitar + Original Case – American – Collector Gradechazzywazy · 91.7% · 339 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,200 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster – COA No.Tom, Denmark Street – Natural – inc hard casechha7059 · 100% · 19 feedback£2,219 incl. £45 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1980 Fender American Stratocaster – Sunburstjordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,220 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
FENDER USA Vintage Stratocaster Natural Maple 1979squealingpigguitars · 100% · 900 feedback£2,230 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1976 Fender American Stratocaster – Naturaljordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,230 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1978 Fender Stratocaster Maple Fretboard in Blackpatguitars · 100% · 311 feedback£2,266 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Stratocaster Black original Solid-Body Electric Guitar OG Maple neckwillandthepeople · 100% · 25 feedback£2,278 incl. £28 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1981 Fender USA Stratocaster Hardtail Burgundy Mist refin with original casegarage-uk · 100% · 3,005 feedback£2,333 incl. £38 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Original US American Fender Stratocaster- Mocha Brownsardou_17 · 100% · 4 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,359 incl. £6 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender 25th Anniversary Stratocaster & Certificate A+++ Collector Gradewookmeister79 · 100% · 2,095 feedback£2,395 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1979 Stratocaster, See through Burgundy Red, Usedsound_garden_music_shop · 100% · 3,118 feedback£2,429 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Modified Electric Guitar in Refinished Red, Made in 1974fair_deal_music_holdings · 99.8% · 7,829 feedback£2,499 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1977/78 Sunburst Vintage Stratocaster USA Guitar 70’s Stratfolkiesmusic · 100% · 124 feedback£2,514 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Hardtail 1979 Naturalthe58sound · 100% · 215 feedback£2,529 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster 25th Anniversarymayamusic15 · 100% · 209 feedback£2,552 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
USA Fender Stratocaster (Hardtail) Tobacco/Sunburst 1979 Fullerton, Californiadazmjb · 100% · 340 feedback£2,557 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender USA Vintage Factory Black Stratocaster Strat Very Clean OHSCfender_parts_hut · 100% · 1,095 feedback£2,561 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1983 Fender Dan Smith Hardtail Strat Stratocaster Silverburst Collectors Grade.guitar-works · 100% · 659 feedback£2,570 incl. £75 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender USA Stratocaster 1975 Hardtailmarmull · 100% · 3,507 feedback£2,572 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Stratocaster USA Olympic White All Original S7 Serialsageandtusk · 100% · 1 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,599 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1977 Sunburst Vintage USA Guitar - 7.3lbs 70’s Strathelenbee1 · 100% · 690 feedback£2,602 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1975 Fender Stratocaster Hard Tail In Naturalfatbottomguitars · 93.3% · 62 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,649 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1974 All Originalnorthern-guit · 100% · 6,679 feedback£2,680 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Natural 1977londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,709 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1977 Rare USA Hardtail Model2005daram · 100% · 1,376 feedback£2,761 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Cherry Red 1979londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,809 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1974 sunburstjimmdyso0 · 100% · 69 feedback£2,812 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1976 Fender Stratocaster CBS era natural finishpat-448777 · 100% · 25 feedback£2,832 incl. £21 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1982 Fender Dan Smith Stratocaster Strat Translucent Aquamarine Maple Neck Rareguitar-works · 100% · 659 feedback£2,870 incl. £75 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1978 Fender Antigua Stratocasterguitarsorgolf · 100% · 854 feedback£2,914 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 25th Anniversary Stratocaster 1979 White Pearlescentthe58sound · 100% · 215 feedback£2,929 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1974 Fender American Stratocaster – Naturaljordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,945 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Anniversary Stratocaster Porsche Silver 1979londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,959 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Cherry 1979londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,959 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster - Natural - 1974 - 2nd Handrichtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£2,979 incl. £10 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Stratocaster 'Mocha' all original with original hard shell case.twangersguitars · 100% · 182 feedback£3,020 incl. £20 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1975 Fender Stratocaster with R wood fretboard. 3 bolt neck. Blonde finishnewkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£3,040 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Fender Stratocaster Blonde finish, Maple neck & hard shell casenewkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£3,040 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Mocha Brown 1978londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,159 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1975 CBS erajlaming001 · 100% · 1,651 feedback£3,250 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Natural 1979londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,259 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
VINTAGE FENDER STRATOCASTER SUNBURST 1975decdon_96 · 100% · 63 feedback£3,271 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1976 Stratocaster Tobacco Sunburst Electric Guitar w original casejjmoores · 100% · 534 feedback£3,296 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender USA Stratocaster 1979 Hardtail, Completely Original! Guitar Shangri-Laguitarshangri-la · 0% · 13 feedback- Low seller feedback
£3,316 incl. £45 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender USA Stratocaster 1979 Hardtail, Completely Original! Guitar Shangri-Laguitarshangri-la · 0% · 13 feedback- Low seller feedback
£3,316 incl. £45 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1979 - Mocha Brownlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,359 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Natural 1973londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,359 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster International Colour Monaco Yellow 1981londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,359 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1974 hard tail fender stratcoastergasey-92 · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£3,590 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1973 Fender Stratocaster Players guitar. Bare Knuckles, Sperzel, Read Belowjon20010 · 100% · 1,024 feedback£3,602 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Smith Stratocaster Candy Apple Green 1982madaxeman_1 · 100% · 1,408 feedback£3,657 incl. £80 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1974 Fender Stratocaster Left-Handed in Sunburst. RH conversion. 7.9lbspatguitars · 100% · 311 feedback£3,694 incl. £25 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1982 Gold on Gold Fender Stratocaster - Dan Smith - Fullerton USA.the58sound · 100% · 215 feedback£3,829 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Antigua Stratocaster - 1979mialinnett · 100% · 77 feedback£3,831 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Black 1974londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,909 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster "Jesus" 1975londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£4,059 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1973 Sunburst 6-String Electric Guitar Hard Case + Tremkizzy.0238 · 100% · 94 feedback£4,087 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1975 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail 3-tone sunburst and hard shell casenewkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£4,190 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender DAN SMITH STRATOCASTER 1982 - Goldlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£4,459 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender The Strat Walnut 1982pas0070_1 · 100% · 921 feedback£5,550 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender stratocaster 1973 Olympic white with maple neckjoely111 · 100% · 239 feedback£7,000 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1973 Fender Stratocaster in Black with Maple 3 bolt neck with hard shell case.newkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£9,040 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1969 Fender Stratocaster In 3-Tone Sunburstfatbottomguitars · 93.3% · 62 feedback- Low seller feedback
£9,399 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1963. Refin with Original Pickups, Pots, Tuners, Bridge etcracstu_57 · 100% · 12 feedback£12,087 postage not shown Current bid -
1962 Fender Stratocaster Fiesta Redalexsurfer1983 · 100% · 647 feedback£12,600 incl. £100 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1971 - Sunburstlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£13,209 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
£15,499 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1962 Fender Stratocaster Slab Board Fiesta Red Refinishjtkm_vintage_guitars · 100% · 1,535 feedback£15,787 incl. £200 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1965 Fender Stratocaster with R Wood neck in 3 tone Sunburst and hard shell casenewkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£16,040 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1964londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£18,359 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1966 - Sunburstlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£19,859 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1962 Fender Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue All Originaljokee-3837 · 0% · 3 feedback- Low seller feedback
£25,087 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 'Switchmaster' Sunburst 1957londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£31,959 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1958 Fender Stratocaster All Original Pre CBS Vintage 3 Tone Sunburst w/OHSCsixtysixtyvintageguitars · 99.5% · 263 feedback£39,995 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1955 Fender Stratocaster 1955 - Sunburstlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£55,059 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Stratocaster 1961 - Fiesta Red STUNNING FLAMED NECKlondonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£66,059 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
*STOLEN* Fender Stratocaster 1974 Natural Hardtail *STOLEN *indienial · 100% · 665 feedback£300,102 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985)
- 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 Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985) worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985) typically costs £2,266, including postage, across 130 listings from £848. 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 Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985)?
Original US Stratocasters made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras. Made in USA. Made 1954–1984.
Which years of the Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985) are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1955 to 2008. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Vintage Stratocaster (pre-1985) 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.







