Fender American Deluxe Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Deluxe Telecaster was Fender's pre-Elite premium production Tele, built for players who wanted U.S. quality plus noiseless pickups and expanded modern flexibility. Depending on era, noiseless electronics, S-1 switching, compound-radius feel and locking hardware are the features that do the most to separate it, and they clearly separate it from both American Standard and vintage-style Teles. On the used market, originality around pickups and controls is more important than rare colors, because the feature set is the whole reason people buy into this line. It remains a practical high-spec Tele for players who want modern convenience without going Custom Shop.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,150 and $1,350; anything under $1,150 is worth a close look. Prices are down 12.9% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~8/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~19% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced U.S. working-player alternative: standard spec without the Deluxe feature set.
The direct successor: refined spec, compound radius, and improved pickups.
Vintage-spec U.S. alternative: lacquer and period hardware for buyers who prefer that direction.
For Sale (21 listings)
Adrian Music • 2007
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2007 - Sunburst
$1,195
Very Good
88 Music • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Ash with Maple Fretboard - 2011 - Wine Transparent
$1,399
Excellent
Camo's Guitar Gear and Gadgets • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Olympic Pearl
$1,628
Excellent
Kyle McGahey • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2004 - 2010 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,206
Excellent
Jake's Main Street Music • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster C. 2011
$1,695
Excellent
Big House Guitars • 2013
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2013 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,499
Very Good
WTS Musical Gear • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2004 - 2010 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,399
Excellent
Dave's Gear Emporium • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard - Aged Cherry Burst!
$1,275
Excellent
Banco Degli Strumenti • 2002
Fender Telecaster American Deluxe Electric guitar made in the USA – Sunburst – 2002 ...
$1,911
Very Good
BuyFromTy • 2010
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster w/ Rosewood Board Three Color Sunburst 2010
$1,100
Very Good
Blue Kitchen Vintage and Unique Guitars • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Professional Telecaster Ash with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Natural Blonde W/Gold Hardware
$949
Excellent
Soft Noise Audio • 2000
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 2000 - Chrome Red
$1,373
Good
Fender Fever Ltd. • 2015
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2015 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,534
Very Good
Jim's Shop • 2000
Fender Deluxe Power Telecaster with Power Bridge & Rosewood Fretboard 2000 - 2001 - 3-Color Sunburst
$809
Excellent
The Relic Room Guitars • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2011 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,834
Very Good
Mountain Storm Studios • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster HH QMT 2004 - Quilted Maple Top, Sunburst - Arcane Brownbucker pickups
$1,490
Very Good
Joel's Guitars and More • 2011
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 2011 - 60th Anniversary Edition - Butterscotch Blonde | Ash Body | Maple Fingerboard
$990
Good
Rockin' Robin Guitars and Music • 2013
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Ash with Maple Fretboard 2013 - Wine Transparent . Fender Upgraded Features, and Deluxe ATA Fender Travel case
$1,300
Very Good
Kurosawa Music Ochanomizu • 2013
Fender USA American Deluxe Telecaster Thinline 　（2013’USED） -Olympic White-
$1,641
Good