Purple electric guitar with wooden neck and chrome hardware.

Fender Lead III — Guitar Resale Value

Electric Guitars

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

Fender Lead III value — Used $1,806. Prices updated August 2026.

Used
$1,806
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

Fender Lead Iii 1981 Made With Original Case$1,758.83Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗
Used Fender LEAD I with Issues (u87239) Fender$1,619.2Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗
[FENDER] LEAD I Used 1981 Ash body Maple neck Maple fingerboard w/Semi-hard case$1,512Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗
Fender Lead I Rare Model Used Guitar with Pickup Issue, 1981 Heavy 4.09kg$2,099.12Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗
Fender Lead III 1981 Model with Case$1,390.14Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗
Fender Lead I Guitar$1,899Usedexpired · seen Aug 20Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Fender
Make
Fender
Model
Lead III
Year
1981
Finishes seen
Electric Purple, Candy Apple Red
Used range
$535 – $1,806.08
Sample size
2 listings

Fender Lead III resale value

The used Fender Lead III has a median Reverb asking price of $1,806.08, ranging from $535 to $1,806.08 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$1,806eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$1,300 / $1,686 / $2,09920 live eBay listings

Market check: As of August 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1,299.99–$2,099.12 (median $1,686.00). Asking prices sit about 7% below the typical sold value of $1,806.08 — a window worth checking for buyers.

Frequently asked questions

What finishes are available for the 1981 Fender Lead III?
We have seen this model in Electric Purple and Candy Apple Red finishes.
What is the typical price range for this guitar?
Used listings for the Fender Lead III range from $535 to $1,806.08.
How many listings are currently available for this model?
There are currently 2 listings available for the Fender Lead III.

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