Black and gold guitar in open, dark brown velvet-lined presentation case.

Fender Lead I — Guitar Resale Value

Electric Guitars

What a used Fender Lead I sells for on Reverb (median of 2 recent listings).

Fender Lead I value — Used $2,379. Prices updated July 2026.

Used
$2,379
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

Fender LEAD II$1,484Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Fender 1981 LEAD I - Black #GG7ev$1,502Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Fender Lead III Made in 1981 [with original case]$1,792.1Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Fender Lead I Defective Item Safe delivery from Japan$1,990.12Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Fender Lead III 1981 case Safe packing!$1,690.94Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Fender Lead Iii 1981 Made With Original Case No.MG1011$2,216.13Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Fender
Make
Fender
Model
Lead I
Year
1981
Finishes seen
Black
Used range
$899 – $2,379.26
Sample size
2 listings

Fender Lead I resale value

The used Fender Lead I has a median Reverb asking price of $2,379.26, ranging from $899 to $2,379.26 across 2 current listings.

What drives the price

For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Used$2,379eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$630 / $1,622 / $2,77220 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $630.00–$2,772.00 (median $1,622.00). Asking prices sit about 32% below the typical sold value of $2,379.26 — a window worth checking for buyers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical resale price range for a 1981 Fender Lead I?
Based on current listings, the used range for the Fender Lead I spans from $896.18 to $2,420.22.
What finishes are available for the Fender Lead I?
The available finishes seen for this 1981 model include Black and Wine Red Transparent.
How many listings are currently available for this guitar?
There are currently 2 listings available for the Fender Lead I.

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