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 $1,225 and $1,475; anything under $1,225 is worth a close look. Prices are down 3.1% 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 (~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
American Elite Telecaster - Ocean Turquoise w/ Maple Fingerboard
$1,000
Good
Jeffery’s Gear Emporium • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Natural
$1,475
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Elite Telecaster - Champagne w/ Maple Fingerboard
$1,489
Excellent
Audio Music London • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster 2016 - Barely played - Immaculate
$1,752
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
American Elite Telecaster Thinline - Mystic Ice Blue with Maple Fingerboard
$1,650
Excellent
Loudguitars Too!
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Ebony Fretboard - Ocean Turquoise w/Case and Candy
$1,650
Very Good
Loudguitars Too!
Fender American Elite Telecaster Mystic Black w/ Maple Fretboard and Case
$1,525
Very Good
Kim 's Gear Outlet • 2018
Fender Limited Edition American Elite Telecaster QMT with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Aqua Marine
$1,800
Excellent
Fret Factory • 2018
Fender 2018 American Elite Telecaster with Hard Shell
$1,529
Very Good
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2016
2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster – Butterscotch Blonde
$1,766
Excellent
Dave's Gear Bazaar • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,400
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)
$1,896
Good
Cottone's Family Music Center • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster 2016 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,500
Excellent
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
$1,947
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
$1,579
Very Good
Retro Gear Shop
Fender American Elite Telecaster Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde
$1,850
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