Fender American Special Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Special Telecaster was Fender's stripped-back U.S. value line, built for players who wanted American production without the price of the higher-trim models. Texas Special pickups, jumbo frets and Greasebucket-style wiring gave it a more aggressive, less neutral identity than the American Standard Tele and made it attractive to players who wanted some factory attitude. On the used market, originality counts most around pickups and wiring, while finish and ordinary wear count less than whether the guitar still reflects the stock American Special recipe. It is a straightforward player Tele and usually a sensible value in the used U.S. market.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $800 and $925; anything under $775 is worth a close look. Prices are up +20.9% vs. earliest available data. 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.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~12% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: current production without the U.S. build premium.
The current U.S. entry-level equivalent: updated Yosemite pickups and a more refined build.
Step up within the U.S. lineup: V-Mod pickups and a more polished spec throughout.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2011
2011 Fender American Special Telecaster (60th Anniversary Edition)
$1,000
Excellent
Spacetone Music • 2018
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,049
Very Good
Caleb's Gear Outlet • 2015
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2015 - 2018 - Lake Placid Blue
$775
Good
4020 Instruments • 2015
2015 Fender American Special Telecaster - Vintage Blonde
$950
Very Good
Rogue Guitar Shop • 2013
Fender American Special Telecaster 2013 - Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$925
Excellent
Northwest Vintage Guitars • 2012
Fender USA American Special Telecaster Olympic White - 2012
$1,200
Excellent
Victor Litz Music Center • 2013
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2013 - Olympic White
$1,000
Good
kevin's Gear Garage • 2020
Fender American Special “Chicago Music Exchange (1/50) Shell Pink Telecaster 2020? 2021 - She’ll Pink
$1,147
Very Good
Jon White • 2013
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2013 - 2018 - Vintage Blonde
$1,300
Excellent
Mitch 's Gear Garage • 2018
Fender Fender Telecaster USA (2018 American Special) – Custom Holo Flake Finish 2018 - Holo Flake
$1,759
Very Good![FENDER American Special Telecaster MF 3-Color Sunburst [US13002579] (02/11)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--Og3-oqV5--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/c33011bc-34af-43b4-9355-7438a6a48a51.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2013
FENDER American Special Telecaster MF 3-Color Sunburst [US13002579] (02/11)
$1,249
GoodSpacetone Music • 2018
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,049
Very Good
CAPITOL GUITARS • 2014
2014 USA Fender American Special Telecaster Tele in vintage blonde w/ case
$1,261
Excellent
Robot Monster Guitars • 2011
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,099
Very Good
Chris's Boutique • 2017
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2017 - 2018 - Sherwood Green Metallic
$1,100
Excellent
Alan's Guitar Shack • 2011
Fender Telecaster American Special 2011 - Dakota Red Nitro Refinish + upgrades
$1,271
Very Good