Fender American Performer Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Performer Telecaster replaced the American Special as Fender's most affordable U.S.-made Tele line, built squarely for working musicians. Yosemite pickups, Greasebucket tone shaping and a modern-feeling neck make it a more flexible production Tele than a stripped standard model, while still staying much more straightforward than the Ultra line. On the used market, condition and originality are the main price drivers, with case inclusion and pickup swaps moving the needle more than finish rarity. It is a player-first U.S. Tele, and the best used buys are the clean, unmodified examples.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $850 and $1,100; anything under $825 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 ~10/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~18% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: current production without the U.S. build premium.
Lower-priced vintage-spec alternative: period-correct hardware without the U.S. build premium.
Step up within the U.S. lineup: V-Mod pickups and a more stage-polished spec.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2025
American Performer Telecaster Hum Electric Guitar 2025 - Aubergine
$1,199
Excellent
Liberty Music Inc
Fender Limited Edition American Performer Timber Telecaster 2-Color Sunburst USED
$1,350
Mint
Unknown seller
American Performer Telecaster Hum Electric Guitar Aubergine
$1,100
Excellent![FENDER USA American Performer Telecaster Honey Burst [US24004064] (10/15)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--d43LXtSt--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/28cade3c-24f8-4a24-b71e-8125c1b2728c.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2024
FENDER USA American Performer Telecaster Honey Burst [US24004064] (10/15)
$1,170
Good
Unknown seller • 2010
American Performer Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst, Humbucker, Maple Fingerboard
$1,199
Excellent
Tone Chasers Music • 2021
2021 Fender American Performer HS Telecaster Olympic White Made In USA Electric Guitar W/ Hardshell Case!
$870
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Telecaster - Satin Sonic Blue with Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,015
Excellent
Michel Jarry • 2018
Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - Present - Satin Surf Green
$1,323
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2020
American Performer Sandblasted Telecaster - Daphne Blue - Sweetwater Exclusive
$1,400
Excellent
The Fox Den • 2021
Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum 75th Anniversary Edition - 2021 - Vintage White
$900
Very Good
bridger's geetars • 2017
Fender American Performer Raw Ash Telecaster 2017 - 2019 - Natural
$1,150
Very Good
TheGuitarBuyer • 2021
Fender American Performer Telecaster 2021 Excellent Condition Never Played! (GB-55)
$1,100
Excellent
Brook Mays Music • 2018
Fender American Performer Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - Present - Honeyburst
$1,250
Excellent
Wolfe Guitars • 2024
Fender American Performer Telecaster 2024 - Satin Surf
$950
Excellent
Derby City Pawn • 2018
Fender American Performer Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Present - Vintage White
$975
Excellent
Uncle Porkchops Bargain Hut • 2019
RARE Fender American Performer Sandblasted Telecaster 2019 Surf Green
$1,550
Very Good
James Gang • 2019
Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum 2019 - USA - Pro Bench Setup w/ Hardshell Case
$1,250
Excellent
Brook Mays Music
Fender American Performer Telecaster - Honeyburst w/Rosewood Fingerboard
$1,250
Excellent
Andrew's Gear Attic • 2018
Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum with Maple Fretboard 2018 - Present - Vintage White
$1,000
Excellent
Cream City Music • 2022
Used Fender American Performer Telecaster Satin Sonic Blue 2022
$899
Excellent