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.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $925 and $1,200; anything under $900 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (+0.7%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~18/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~21% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
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 • 1997
American Standard Telecaster 1997 / 2021 Natural Baritone Subsonic Conversion 27" Scale w/ Bag
$1,379
Excellent
Zak's Gear Depot • 2013
2013 Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Natural
$1,150
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2013
Rare 2013 Fender American Standard Telecaster Limited Monster Energy Edition
$3,500
Mint
Ben's Guitarcadia • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster 2016 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,600
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,331
Excellent
Banco Degli Strumenti • 2007
Fender American Standard Telecaster MN Natural Electric guitar natural color
$1,672
Excellent
Tex Shop • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster 2016 - Lake Placid Blue
$1,300
Excellent
The Guitar Dept. • 1999
♚SUPERB♚RARE♚Vintage 1999 Fender AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER USA♚MIDNIGHT WINE♚
$1,708
Excellent
A and D Music Resale • 2000
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2000 USA Metallic Aqua Marine Blue #3062
$1,300
Very Good
Busby Guitars and Gear • 1991
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1991 Brown Sunburst
$875
Good![FENDER USA American Standard Telecaster [Z9449261] (06/29)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--g80l4OQ3--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/fe4f4cdf-7f42-484f-a14d-55490909329b.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2009
FENDER USA American Standard Telecaster [Z9449261] (06/29)
$1,498
Good
StarGear • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Crimson Red Transparent
$1,800
Excellent
House of Guitars® • 2014
Fender American Standard Telecaster Channel Bound 2014 - Sonic Blue
$1,495
Good
Top Five Guitars • 2015
2015 Fender American Standard Telecaster - Lollar J-Street & Royal T
$1,099
Very Good
Lion's Gear Emporium • 2014
Fender American Standard Telecaster Maple Fretboard 2014 - Mystic Red
$1,230
Excellent
Chad's Music Depot • 2009
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2015 2-Color Sunburst
$1,250
Very Good
Stang Guitars Inc. • 2011
FENDER AMERICAN STANDARD TELECASTER 60TH ANNIVERSARY - 2011 SUNBURST WITH CASE
$1,325
Very Good
Fanatic Guitars • 1999
Fender American Standard Telecaster - Inca Silver #N8347183 Second Hand
$1,733
Good
Brenton's Gear • 2016
Fender American Standard Telecaster Limited Edition with Matching Headstock 2016 - Ice Blue Metallic
$1,100
Excellent