Fender American Standard Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The American Standard Telecaster was Fender's long-running U.S. baseline Tele, the reference-point production model for buyers who wanted a dependable American-made instrument with no gimmicks. Its importance is that it defined the modern production Tele formula for years, with incremental upgrades over time rather than dramatic identity shifts. On the used market, year counts because later runs can carry meaningful pickup or hardware updates, but condition and originality still do most of the pricing work. It remains one of the broadest and most liquid used Tele segments because nearly every Fender buyer understands exactly what it is.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
The most plentiful American Tele on the used market. The $930–$1300 range is well-established and moves consistently. Late-production examples (2012–2017) tend toward the upper range; earlier ones sit lower.
The benchmark used American Tele. Reliable, liquid, and hard to overpay for at fair market. If you're unsure what to buy, this is a safe choice.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: current production spec — useful reference for how much the American Standard premium buys.
The direct successor: V-Mod pickups and a more refined U.S. spec throughout.
Vintage-spec U.S. alternative: lacquer and period-correct hardware for buyers who prefer that direction.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,649
Excellent
Ali's Gear Page • 1997
1997 Fender American Standard Telecaster - Inca Silver
$1,692
Very Good
Victor Litz Music Center • 1996
Fender American Standard Telecaster 1996 - Crimson Red Transparent w/ Case
$1,100
Good
The Rock Inn • 1995
Fender American Standard Telecaster Black Electric Guitar 1995 Pre-Owned
$1,794
Excellent
Buckhead Boutique 's Shop • 1994
Fender American Standard Telecaster 1988 - 2000
$1,350
Excellent
Tone Shop Guitars • 2009
Used 2009 Fender American Standard Telecaster Sunburst w/case TSU24605
$1,200
Very Good
Jimmy Egypt & Sons Musical Instruments • 2007
Fender 2007 American Standard Telecaster Left-Handed, 3 Tone Sunburst (Pre-Owned)
$1,479
Very Good
Ted's Gear Outlet • 1996
Fender American Standard B-Bender Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1996 - 1997 - Brown Sunburst
$2,000
Excellent
Joe's Gear Outlet • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2012- Crimson Red Transparent
$1,039
Excellent![Fender USA American Standard Telecaster Black [N547697] (05/11)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--xHVKhlbU--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/7689f6c0-348d-4276-b7cc-b4a6e0af6433.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC
Fender USA American Standard Telecaster Black [N547697] (05/11)
$1,411
Good
Kevin's Gear Locker • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,000
Good
Jesse • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1988 - 1996 - Vintage White
$1,350
Good
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 1989
1989 Fender American Standard Telecaster Olympic White w/OHSC
$1,995
Very Good
Uptempo Music • 1993
Fender American Standard Telecaster 1993 - Metallic Red
$895
Very Good
Michael's Gear Locker • 1994
Fender American Standard Telecaster 1994 - Maroon
$1,050
Excellent
Broc Music • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2012 Black MN OCCASION
$1,209
Very Good
Eclipse Guitars UK • 2015
Fender "10 for '15" Limited Edition American Standard Double-Cut Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2015 - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,544
Good
Grays Guitars • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1988- Black
$1,350
Good
Ryan's Gear Outlet • 2010
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Black
$1,000
Very Good