The Fender American Standard Stratocaster was first manufactured in late 1986, hitting stores in 1987 as an updated version of the original Fender Stratocaster that had been in US production since 1954

No. The Fender American Standard Stratocaster was available between 1987 until 2016. It underwent several versions, revisions and upgrades through those years before it was ultimately replaced by the American Professional Stratocaster.

This is a good question! And one we get asked a lot. You can see from the pricing history on our most recent stock above, where you can see the pricing is relatively stable. The American Standard Strat range was produced in large numbers and while being widely available on the second hand guitar market. They are well known as being well-made electric guitars that are in every way a professional quality guitar. As New Fender Stratocaster guitars have seen significant price increases over the last decade. It has thus increased the ceiling price of 2nd Hand, Used Fender American Standard Stratocasters in kind. This is true for most premium guitar brands.

Fender American Standard Stratocaster guitars are widely available to buy on the second hand market and this page is a good place to watch out for American Strats to land into stock. We update our stocks daily and regularly get American Standard Strats into the store. As well as being the largest retailer of second hand, used Fender Stratocasters in the UK, we are also an Authorised Main Fender Dealer. Thus you can be rest assured you are buying from a reputable source, and that all our Fender Strats are checked to make sure they play great and are genuine Fender models. You can buy online via our website, click and collect or indeed come down to our Sheffield store where you can buy in person.