3 Used Fender Guitars You Can Totally Afford

Used fender guitars can represent some of the biggest deals when looking for a high-end guitar for a mid-range price.

Here are 3 models to keep in mind when looking for a cheap used fender guitar.

Used Fender Guitars You Can Afford No.1: The Stratocaster

Whether it’s the bluesy sound of Eric Clapton or the spacey vibe of David Gilmour, slinging a Fender Stratocaster over your shoulder is an expressway to ultra-cool.

Unfortunately, as of January of last year, the price on new 2009 Strat models went up sharply. This makes buying a used Fender Stratocaster more important than ever.

If you need that vintage fender sound—with those famous Fender single-coil pickups—go with a used Fender American Standard Stratocaster guitar. New they run about a grand, but you should be able to find a used model for 600 dollars.

Another way to go is the Fender Standard Stratocaster. Cheaper than the American standard, this model made in Mexico sounds way better than you’d think for a guitar that runs about 250-300 dollars new.

Looking for Stratocaster used fender guitars for under 200 dollars? Go with a Squier Stratocaster. These models made in places like China and Indonesia may not have the same exact high-end strat sound, but they’re perfect for beginner’s and part-time players.

Used Fender Guitars You Can Afford No.2: The Telecaster

For those wanting a more bright, rich tone a used fender telecaster is the way to go.

Like the strat, fender telecasters also come with different levels such as the Fender Telecaster American special and the Fender Telecaster Standard.

But some of the biggest deals can be had with the Fender Telecaster American Deluxe. This high-end model has a Strat-like contoured body—for comfort—but has all the signature bright output of a Fender Telecaster.

Used Fender Guitars You Can Afford No.3: Going Acoustic

Fender built its reputation on Leo Fender’s electric guitar. But some of the most underrated—and best sounding—guitars are acoustic used fender guitars.

Models such as the Dg8s or the Fender Starcaster Acoustic guitar not only have great tone and craftsmanship built into them, but they also tend to retain their quality over the long run. (Ideal for buying anything used.)

For those who like one-stop shopping there are also a ton of Fender acoustic guitar kits—whether Starcaster or like—where you can get a tuner, strings, case along with a really excellent guitar.