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 $1,300 and $1,500; anything under $1,275 is worth a close look. Prices are down 2.5% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~10/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~15% 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 • 2010
American Elite Telecaster - Mystic Black w/ Maple Fingerboard
$1,764
Excellent
Utley Jam Room • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Ocean Turquoise
$1,375
Very Good![Fender American Elite Telecaster Autumn Blaze Metallic [US16065959] (10/19)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--AlfOhmZb--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/c068d634-c168-4f39-a585-92ecfbddc107.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Autumn Blaze Metallic [US16065959] (10/19)
$1,848
Good
Jaybo's Lounge • 2018
Fender Limited Edition Parallel Universe Series American Elite Nashville Telecaster HSS 2018 - Antique Cherry Burst
$1,650
Excellent
Empire Music • 2018
Fender Limited Edition Parallel Universe American Elite Nashville Telecaster HSS (2018) - Antique Cherry Burst #20928 with Original Hard Case
$1,799
Excellent
Dennis' Gear Exchange • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Natural
$1,800
Very Good![Fender USA USED ​​American Elite Telecaster (Aged Cherry Burst/Rosewood) [SN.US16077738] Fender](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--DwI-edZe--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/27865a1b-d17f-40dc-9271-97a4a1e9db30.jpg)
Ikebe Music • 2016
Fender USA USED ​​American Elite Telecaster (Aged Cherry Burst/Rosewood) [SN.US16077738] Fender
$1,598
Good
Electric Soul • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Natural 2016
$2,051
Excellent
Guitars 'n Jazz - We buy Guitars! • 2018
2018 Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,395
Excellent
Octavian Audio • 2016
2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster - Autumn Blaze Metallic
$1,450
Good
Chrissys Gear Garden • 2016
2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster Fantastic Shape
$1,399
Very Good
Action Sound • 2019
Fender American Elite Telecaster 2019 Butterscotch Blonde
$1,400
Excellent![Fender American Elite Telecaster Antique Cherry Burst with Ebony Fingerboard [US17020481] (08/27)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--0CKdKmQg--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/8d15ddb9-a942-4c72-ab40-609186e1db49.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Antique Cherry Burst with Ebony Fingerboard [US17020481] (08/27)
$1,848
Good
TRADER'S MUSIC GEAR • 2015
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2015 (first year) Aged Cherry Burst
$1,538
Very Good
DM Murphy's • 2018
American Elite Telecaster®, Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$1,599
Excellent
Talan's gear outlet • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,864
Excellent
Erik's addiction outlet • 2016
Fender FSR Limited Edition Exotic Collection American Elite Mahogany Telecaster Thinline with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Gloss Natural
$1,900
Very Good
Leon's Gear Bonanza • 2019
Fender American Elite Telecaster (DiMarzio Chopper & Twang King)
$2,228
Excellent
Bill's Music • 2017
2017 Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Mystic Blue Ice w/ Case
$1,250
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)
$1,921
Good