Best Fender ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Fender st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie

BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman

Fender 55 Strat MN White Blonde CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 55 Strat MN White Blonde CC

by Fender

Country Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Fender 55 Strat MN White Blonde CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleMicarta black...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620329

$4,888

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Fender 60 Strat LPB JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 60 Strat LPB JM Relic

by Fender

Funk Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Fender 60 Strat LPB JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: AlderBolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain"...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611796

$5,719

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Fender 59 Strat 2TSB Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 59 Strat 2TSB Relic

by Fender

Country Blues Indie

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 59 Strat 2TSB RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: "Plain Grain"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611677

$5,774

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Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH

by Fender

Funk Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: "Plain...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611657

$5,444

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Fender 60 Strat C3TSB SH Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 60 Strat C3TSB SH Relic

by Fender

Funk Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 60 Strat C3TSB SH RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: Selected alderBolt-on neck: Roasted AAA...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 621730

$7,919

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Fender 63 Strat RW 3TSb CC HSS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 63 Strat RW 3TSb CC HSS

by Fender

Funk Indie Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 63 Strat RW 3TSb CC HSSElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite micarta...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620318

$5,939

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Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB

by Fender

Funk Indie Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSBElectric GuitarLimited editionCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 621224

$6,379

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Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red RW NOS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red RW NOS

by Fender

Rock Pop Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red RW NOSElectric GuitarBody: AshNeck: MapleFingerboard: Slabboard 9 mm AAA rosewoodNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 622301

$5,939

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Fender 65 Strat CAR JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 65 Strat CAR JM Relic

by Fender

Indie Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• Requires quality amplifier

Fender 65 Strat CAR JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: AlderBolt-on neck: "Plain-Grain"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611811

$5,719

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Fender 63 Strat Black Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 63 Strat Black Relic

by Fender

Rock Funk Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Fender 63 Strat Black RelicElectric GuitarTwo-piece body: AlderNeck: "Plain Grain" mapleFingerboard: 9 mm AAA...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611803

$5,939

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Fender 59 Strat Black JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 59 Strat Black JM Relic

by Fender

Pop Country Indie

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Fender 59 Strat Black JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Plain Grain mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611676

$5,554

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Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS

by Fender

Funk Rock Indie

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Requires quality amplifier

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOSElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: "Plain grain"...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611648

$4,894

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Fender 70th Anni 1954 Strat SHREL SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 70th Anni 1954 Strat SHREL SB

by Fender

Indie Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• Requires quality amplifier

Fender 70th Anni 1954 Strat SHREL SBElectric GuitarLimited editonBody: Selected 2-piece ash with offset gluingBolt-on...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 621727

$6,929

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Fender 55 Strat MN Sunburst CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 55 Strat MN Sunburst CC

by Fender

Pop Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 55 Strat MN Sunburst CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleMicarta black fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620330

$4,888

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Fender 60 Strat AOW/3TSB Heavy Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 60 Strat AOW/3TSB Heavy Relic

by Fender

Blues Country Funk

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Fender 60 Strat AOW/3TSB Heavy RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: Selected alderNeck: Quartersawn...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621461

$6,159

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How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Fender ST Style Guitars 2025

Fender 55 Strat MN White Blonde CC

Fender 60 Strat LPB JM Relic

Fender 59 Strat 2TSB Relic

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS LH

Fender 60 Strat C3TSB SH Relic

Fender 63 Strat RW 3TSb CC HSS

Fender Roasted '61 Strat ABLK/3TSB

Fender 61 Strat Hot Rod Red RW NOS

Fender 65 Strat CAR JM Relic

Fender 63 Strat Black Relic

Fender 59 Strat Black JM Relic

Fender 56 Strat FRD NOS

Fender 70th Anni 1954 Strat SHREL SB

Fender 55 Strat MN Sunburst CC

Fender 60 Strat AOW/3TSB Heavy Relic

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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