Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard — Guitar Resale Value

Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard — Guitar Resale Value

Electric Guitars

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

Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard value — Used $800. Prices updated July 2026.

Used
$800
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

Fender Lead II with Maple Fretboard 1980 - Wine$895Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
Fender 1981 Lead I - Black Used Electric Guitar 1981$1,542.47Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
Fender Lead I Vintage Early 80's Electric Guitar USA$630Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
1981 Fender Lead II USA Electric Guitar – Original Blue Finish – Excellent$1,100Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
FENDER LEAD III 75th Anniversary -Sienna Sunburst-MIM$580Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗
FENDER LEAD I Electric Guitar$2,236.99Usedexpired · seen Jul 25Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Fender
Make
Fender
Model
Lead I with Maple Fretboard
Year
1981
Finishes seen
Arctic White, Wine
Used range
$800 – $800
Sample size
2 listings

Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard resale value

The used Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard has a median Reverb asking price of $800, ranging from $800 to $800 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$800eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$580 / $1,512 / $2,77220 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $580.00–$2,772.00 (median $1,512.00). Sellers are currently asking about 89% above the typical sold value of $800.00 — patient buyers can often do better than list price.

Frequently asked questions

What finishes are available for the 1981 Fender Lead I?
The available finishes seen for this model are Arctic White and Wine.
What is the current estimated resale value for this guitar?
The used range for the Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard is listed at $800.
How many listings are currently available for this model?
There are currently 2 listings available for the Fender Lead I with Maple Fretboard.

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