Fender American Elite Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Elite Telecaster replaced the American Deluxe as Fender's premium modern U.S. Tele, aimed at players who wanted the company's most feature-rich factory design short of Custom Shop. Fourth-generation noiseless pickups, compound-radius neck shaping, truss-wheel adjustment and expanded switching make it a very different proposition from a vintage reissue or even an American Professional. On the used market, condition and originality of the electronics package drive the spread much more than finish rarity, because buyers are paying for the complete modern system. It is a working player's Tele, and the market rewards clean, factory-correct examples.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,275 and $1,475; anything under $1,275 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~5/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~16% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced current U.S. alternative: V-Mod II pickups and a proven working-player spec.
The successor: Ultra Noiseless pickups, compound radius, and a more refined spec throughout.
Vintage-spec U.S. alternative: lacquer and period hardware for buyers who prefer that direction.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2020
American Elite Telecaster - Champagne w/ Maple Fingerboard
$1,489
Excellent
Mark's Guitar Exchange • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,249
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Elite Telecaster Thinline - Mystic Ice Blue with Maple Fingerboard
$1,650
Excellent
Blackbird Vintage Music • 2017
2017 Fender American Elite Telecaster Guitar - Aged Cherry Sunburst
$1,499
Excellent
Joe's Gear Emporium • 2017
Fender Limited Edition American Elite Telecaster FMT with Ebony Fretboard 2017 - 2018 Black Burst
$1,950
Excellent
Pat's Gear Depot • 2017
Fender Parallel Universe Limited Edition American Elite Tele HSS 2017 - Cherryburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer
$1,999
Very Good
Gear Locker • 2016
Fender Telecaster American Elite 2016 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,999
Excellent
Bill's Music • 2017
2017 Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Mystic Blue Ice w/ Case
$1,250
Good
Gear Locker • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Champagne
$1,841
Excellent
Sam Music • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,912
Very Good
Dave's Gear Bazaar • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,200
Good![Fender American Elite Telecaster Mystic Black (2016) [US16066382] (04/29)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--kCBs6twU--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/987acf5f-2411-4222-9ede-c28529253426.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Mystic Black (2016) [US16066382] (04/29)
$1,874
Good
Octavian Audio • 2016
Twelve-a-caster! 2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster, Musikraft 12-string Neck Autumn Blaze Metallic
$1,600
Very Good
fun-japanproduct • 2017
Fender American Elite Telecaster Champagne USA 2017 Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar, f6079
$1,888
Good
Jack's Guitarcheology
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar w/OHSC (2020s - Satin Jade Pearl Metallic)
$1,950
Mint
Seattle Sounds
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard Champagne
$1,400
Very Good
Retro Gear Shop
Fender American Elite Telecaster Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde
$1,700
Good
mustrument • 2018
Fender American Elite Thinline Telecaster - USA 2018 - Natural, Braun - Case included
$2,894
Excellent
Greg Boyd's House of Fine Instruments • 2017
2017 Fender American Elite Telecaster
$1,750
Excellent
Gabe's Gear • 2017
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard Butterscotch Blonde 2017 w Extras and OHSC
$1,750
Excellent