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 • 2010
American Elite Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - Ocean Turquoise with Maple Fingerboard
$1,500
Excellent
Pat's Guitar & Amp • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,395
Very Good
Spacetone Music • 2017
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2017 - Aged Cherry Burst
$1,399
Very Good
Olivia's Vintage • 2019
2019 Fender American Elite Telecaster Aged Cherryburst NEAR MINT!!!
$1,395
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)
$1,865
Good
Oliver's Boutique • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,553
Excellent
Mion Instruments • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,845
Very 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
$1,799
Excellent
Talan's gear outlet • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Mystic Black
$1,906
Excellent
Erik's addiction outlet • 2016
Fender FSR Limited Edition Exotic Collection American Elite Mahogany Telecaster Thinline with Maple Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Gloss Natural
$2,200
Very Good
Leon's Gear Bonanza • 2019
Fender American Elite Telecaster (DiMarzio Chopper & Twang King)
$2,243
Excellent
Joe's Gear Emporium • 2017
Fender Elite Telecaster - Fender Limited Edition American Elite Telecaster FMT with Ebony Fretboard 2017 - 2018 Black Burst
$1,875
Excellent
Pat's Gear Depot • 2017
Fender Parallel Universe Limited Edition American Elite Tele HSS 2017 - Cherryburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer
$1,999
Very Good
Bill's Music • 2017
2017 Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Mystic Blue Ice w/ Case
$1,250
Good
Sam Music • 2016
Fender American Elite Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2016 - 2019 - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,940
Very 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)
$1,939
Good
Radni • 2018
Fender Limited Edition American Elite Thinline Telecaster Quilted Maple Top 2018 - Aged Cherry Burst
$3,590
Excellent
fun-japanproduct • 2017
Fender American Elite Telecaster Champagne USA 2017 Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar, f6079
$1,888
Good
Retro Gear Shop
Fender American Elite Telecaster Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde
$1,685
Good