Fender Stratocaster -- the world's most popular electric guitar
From its introduction in 1954 through today, the Fender Stratocaster has remained the electric guitar of choice for a vast majority of the world's most recognized guitar players. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, the list of legendary names associated with the Fender Stratocaster goes on and on.
Strat Collector is the place to buy, sell, and learn about high quality vintage, collectible, and playable Fender Stratocasters. If you have an interest in collecting guitars, especially in collecting the Fender Stratocaster, you will find the information presented on www.stratcollector.com a very useful resource.
Be sure to browse our Inventory of fine vintage, collectible, and other used Fender Stratocasters. The instruments we offer have been carefully checked for authenticity and condition and are sure to please both collector and player. Looking for a vintage Strat? Don't miss our Featured Instruments at the bottom of this page!
Looking for a 1987 or 1988 Strat Plus? We offer the largest selection of the early Strat Plus - click here to take a look!
Have a Fender Strat to sell? You might find a buyer on our Wanted page!
Stay on top of the ever changing world of vintage and non-vintage collectible Stratocasters with Strat Collectors News - updated almost daily! It's the only frequently updated online news source for information about buying and selling vintage and non-vintage collectible Stratocasters and will help you stay current on changes in the marketplace. Although the News Desk is hosted by Strat Collecor.com, it is a completely independent media outlet.
Interested in starting your own Fender Strat collection? Curious about the world of collectible guitars? You've come to the right place! Learn how to start and build a Fender Stratocaster collection on our Info Desk, where you will also find links to: other sites that provide Strat information; excellent Stratocaster reference books; and, CDs and DVDs by famous Strat players!
Want to share information with other members of the Strat collecting, buying, and selling community? Visit the Strat Collector Discussion Forums. While not the place to argue the relative merits of rosewood versus maple fretboards, the Strat Forums are definitely the place to discuss the fine points of finding, buying and selling vintage and non-vintage collectible Stratocasters. Thinking about buying a vintage Strat on eBay? Might be a good idea to check with our eBay Strat Buying Forum first.
Didn't find the Fender Strat you're looking for in our inventory? Visit the Directory for links to other sellers of fine vintage and non-vintage collectible Fender Strats. If you are a seasoned, reputable seller of vintage or collectible Strats and not listed in our Directory, let us know and we'll be glad to add you.
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The four images to the left are, from top to bottom, 1965 Fender Stratocaster; 1993 Harley-Davidson Custom Shop Anniversary Stratocaster #02; the first 1979 25th Anniversary Stratocaster, #000001; and, the first official Fender Custom Shop guitar, #0001, 1987. (photos courtesy of the Michael Perry Fender Stratocaster Collection).
Featured Instruments
1961 Stratocaster, Sunburst, EX. 100% original. A must see for both players and collectors. SOLD!
1973 Stratocaster, Mocha, EX Rare original Mocha finish. Medium to lightweight.
1973 Stratocaster, Natural, EX+ Unbroken solder joints, owner's manual, trem arm and ashtray!
