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 $1,100 and $1,425; anything under $1,100 is worth a close look. Prices are down 7.5% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~9/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~18% 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)
Unknown seller • 1999
American Deluxe Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - Natural (1999)
$1,350
Good
Copper Chord Music • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Power Telecaster 1999 Teal Green Transparent
$2,399
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2001
American Deluxe Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - 2001
$1,299
Mint
Musikborsen Gothenburg • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1999 - 2003 - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,109
Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Deluxe Telecaster Electric Guitar - White Blonde, Upgrades
$1,350
Good
Unknown seller • 2009
American Deluxe Telecaster Electric Guitar - Sunburst (2009)
$1,500
Excellent![FENDER USA American Deluxe Telecaster with SCN Pickups and S-1 Switch, Aged Cherry Sunburst [DZ7173368] (10/15)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--33WypqS3--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/8f97930e-d529-44ed-8354-99e5a22f1351.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2007
FENDER USA American Deluxe Telecaster with SCN Pickups and S-1 Switch, Aged Cherry Sunburst [DZ7173368] (10/15)
$1,496
Good
Derby City Pawn • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2004 - 2010 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,350
Excellent
The Guitar Showroom • 2015
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 2015 - Sunburst
$1,886
Excellent
The Guitar Showroom • 2013
Fender American Deluxe Thinline Telecaster 2013 - Sunburst
$2,306
Excellent
RePlayed Guitars • 2013
Fender American Deluxe Thinline Telecaster 2013 - Natural
$1,811
Excellent
Nick H • 2014
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2014 - 2015 - Candy Apple Red
$1,748
Excellent
Jay's Guitars & Amps • 2014
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Ash with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 2016 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,249
Excellent
Dusty Spirit Instrument Relocator • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 1999 - Natural
$1,350
Very Good
Guitarma • 1999
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster - 1999, Crimson Red, w/Tweed HSC
$1,429
Very Good
Cadenza Music • 2014
Fender Telecaster American Deluxe Finish:Cherry Burst
$1,365
Excellent
Hueyland • 2000
Fender American Deluxe Power Telecaster with Power Bridge & Maple Fretboard 2000 - 2001 - Natural
$1,999
Excellent
bassNguitar • 2000
Fender Telecaster American Deluxe 2000 Crimson Red Transparent
$1,758
Very Good
Muncie Music Center Quinlan and Fabish • 2014
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Maple Fretboard OHSC 2014 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,500
Excellent
Hazel's Gear Depot • 2004
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2004 - 2010 - Montego Black
$1,816
Good