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.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,200 and $1,450; anything under $1,200 is worth a close look. Prices are down 7.5% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~7/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~20% 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
Cottone's Family Music Center • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster 2016 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,500
Excellent
Zentech Pro Audio • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Ebony Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Ocean Turquoise
$1,240
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Elite Telecaster Thinline - Mystic Ice Blue with Maple Fingerboard
$1,650
Excellent
Listen Up! • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,495
Very Good
Octavian Audio • 2016
Twelve-a-caster! 2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster, Musikraft 12-string Neck Autumn Blaze Metallic
$1,600
Very Good
Yooptone Music • 2015
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline w/ Maple Fretboard 2015 Mystic Ice Blue
$1,200
Very Good
fun-japanproduct • 2017
Fender American Elite Telecaster Champagne USA 2017 Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar, f6079
$1,947
Good
Erik's Gear Outlet • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 autographed by Taj Farrant
$1,500
Excellent
Jack's Guitarcheology
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar w/OHSC (2020s - Satin Jade Pearl Metallic)
$1,950
Mint
Atomic Music • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Guitar 2016 - 3-Color Sunburst / Maple neck
$1,499
Very Good
Retro Gear Shop
Fender American Elite Telecaster Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde
$1,935
Good
80 Acres Studios • 2018
Fender Limited Edition American Elite Telecaster QMT with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Aqua Marine
$1,849
Excellent
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
James's Gear Emporium • 2018
Fender Limited Edition American Elite Telecaster QMT with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Aqua Marine
$2,000
Excellent
Page's Unplayed/Barely played Guitars/Gear • 2017
Fender 2017 American Elite Thinline Telecaster in Champagne with Bigsby
$3,000
Mint
Leduc's Own Music Shop • 2016
Fender 2016 American Elite Telecaster w/Noiseless Pickups - Aged Cherry Sunburst - Hardshell Case Included
$1,661
Very Good