Are 80s Fenders good?

Yes, the 80s are well worth celebrating. Fender obviously think this way, judging by some of their new reissues! Although it’s fair to remark that these are relatively separate instruments, we think they share a fun 80s sensibility: they are both retro reissues after all!

How much did a Stratocaster cost in 1980?

According to Fender pricelists, the STRAT listed for $995 in 1980 ($250 more than a Stratocaster), was raised to $1,095 in 1981 and was priced at $1,150 in 1982 at which it remained until discontinued in early 1983.

How much should I pay for a used Fender Stratocaster?

Used Fender Player Strats can be found for around $500-$600.

How much is a 1983 Fender Stratocaster worth?

A 1983 Strat is worth about $1,000-$1,200 if the condition is collector’s grade and if it comes with its nearly impossible to replace trem bar handle.

Where is the Fender HM Strat made?

Japan
The Fender HM Strat ft. Crafted at the Fujigen factory in Japan – with a U.S. version offered around 1990 – the HM (short for Heavy Metal) Strat was a radical departure from Fender’s classic designs.

How much was a Stratocaster in 1960?

According to an early ’60s Fender pricelist, a non-trem Strat cost $259.50. There was a 5\% up charge for a Custom Color, so this Strat would have been about $272.47 (still $17 less than a sunburst tremolo version).

How much did a Fender Stratocaster cost in 1970?

Compare this Strat with the one pictured in the 1970 Fender catalog, which still has truss rod adjustment at the body end of the neck. The Stratocaster price remained unchanged in the period 1970-1973, $315/$367 without/with tremolo.

Do Fender Strats go up in value?

So no, your current Fenders will not increase in any significant value. The prices were already going up in the 80’s. 70’s strats were bringing $300 to $400 used (when you could find a buyer for them) and the 50’s/60’s models were bringing $1200 to $2500.

How much is my Fender Stratocaster worth?

The way Fender guitar experts determine the value of a Fender Stratocaster is by comparing a particular Stratocaster to the rest of the currently available market.

How do I tell what year my Fender Stratocaster is?

The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. If the year is unreadable, it can also be written on the body under the pickguard or in the cavity in which the pickups are. With Fenders from before 1955 you cannot use the serial numbers to determine the exact year of construction.

What pickups were in a Fender HM Strat?

The HM has an HSS pickup configuration, with a high-gain humbucker in the bridge and two single-coils in the middle and neck positions. The humbucker has a coil-split for tonal variation. The single coils maintain the classic Stratocaster sound, but are overwound for a louder, more in-your-face output.

How much is an old Fender guitar worth?

We have found that 1960’s Fender Stratocasters can range in value from $4,500 to $100,000. There are many factors that go into that valuation and we can assist in finding the actual value of your instrument.