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)
Tone Shop Guitars • 2011
Used 2011 Fender American Special Telecaster Sunburst TSU24353
$800
Very Good
Michael's Gear Garage
Little played Fender American Special Telecaster with gig bag
$975
Excellent
kevin's Gear Garage • 2020
Fender American Special “Chicago Music Exchange (1/50) Shell Pink Telecaster 2020? 2021 - She’ll Pink
$1,132
Very Good
Absolute Music UK • 2012
Fender American Special Telecaster Electric Guitar, Vintage Blonde
$1,263
Very Good
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2010
Fender American Special Telecaster Olympic White 2010 Electric Guitar w/ Upgraded PUs
$1,236
Excellent![Fender USA USED ​​American Special Telecaster (Lake Placid Blue) [SN.US17056199] Fender](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--EGqd2G4R--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/c0ba825c-7e47-4548-a83a-b08226078e33.jpg)
Ikebe Music • 2017
Fender USA USED ​​American Special Telecaster (Lake Placid Blue) [SN.US17056199] Fender
$1,048
Good
RePlayed Guitars • 2014
Fender American Special Telecaster 2014 - Vintage Blonde
$1,292
Excellent
Jon White • 2013
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2013 - 2018 - Vintage Blonde
$1,300
Excellent
Dani • 2008
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,529
Very Good
Mitch 's Gear Garage • 2018
Fender Fender Telecaster USA (2018 American Special) – Custom Holo Flake Finish 2018 - Holo Flake
$1,736
Very Good
Dixie's Gear Garage • 2014
Fender American Special Telecaster 2014 - Antique Blonde
$1,299
Excellent![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)
$1,226
Good
Spacetone Music • 2018
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2018 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,049
Very Good![Fender USA American Special Telecaster Olympic White [Z9532581] (01/02)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--9gvhiqUM--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/fe48a0d9-1e59-4742-8d83-3f489457e3fd.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC
Fender USA American Special Telecaster Olympic White [Z9532581] (01/02)
$1,226
Good
CAPITOL GUITARS • 2014
2014 USA Fender American Special Telecaster Tele in vintage blonde w/ case
$1,399
Excellent
Black Dot Music • 2015
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2015 - 2018 - Lake Placid Blue
$1,696
Excellent
Robot Monster Guitars • 2011
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,099
Very Good
Roller Music • 2010
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2010 - 2018 - Olympic White
$1,400
Very Good
Chris's Boutique • 2017
Fender American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2017 - 2018 - Sherwood Green Metallic
$1,150
Excellent
Gaudenzi Guitars • 2010
Fender American Special Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2010 - 2018 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,552
Good