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 $950 and $1,200; anything under $925 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (-1.6%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~15/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~20% 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 • 1988
1988 Fender American Standard Telecaster Vintage White 100% Original, First-Year w/ Case
$2,000
Excellent
HR GUITARS • 2015
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2015 - 2016 - Ocean Blue Metallic
$2,250
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2013 Limited Monster Energy Edition
$1,699
Mint
Music Corner • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Natural
$1,100
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Telecaster 1997 / 2021 Natural Baritone Subsonic Conversion 27" Scale w/ Bag
$1,349
Excellent![Fender American Standard Telecaster Candy Apple Red [US10098215] (10/19)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--kyzoR9SN--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/b3de3204-1cef-47ce-9da8-300b0a898a95.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2010
Fender American Standard Telecaster Candy Apple Red [US10098215] (10/19)
$1,569
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,249
Good
Jarrett's Gear • 2011
Fender Telecaster American Standard 60th Anniversary 2011 - Sunburst
$1,500
Excellent
Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 1988
1988 Fender American Standard Telecaster Vintage White 100% Original, First-Year w/ Case
$2,000
Excellent
Michaels Gear Outlet • 2014
Fender Fender American Standard Telecaster 2014 - Crimson Red
$1,700
Excellent
James's Gear Outlet • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1988 - Brown Sunburst with TSA Case
$1,531
Very Good
Katie's Boutique • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1988 - 2000 - Black
$1,370
Excellent
fusionmusic (Thailand) • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster Sunburst 2012
$1,550
Very Good
Dex Audio • 1997
1997 Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard in Vintage White
$1,615
Excellent
Staff Music Akron • 2008
2008 USA Fender American Standard Telecaster in Crimson Transparent Red w/ Tweed Case
$949
Very Good
Empire Music • 1996
Fender American Standard Telecaster (1996) - Candy Apple Red #03750 with Original Hard Case
$1,499
Excellent
TheGuitarBuyer • 1991
Fender American Standard Telecaster 1991 Super Clean For Its Age! (434)
$1,000
Very Good
Mark's Gear Bazaar • 2009
Fender FSR American Standard Telecaster 2009 2009 - Surf Green
$1,434
Very Good
Northcoast Guitars • 2016
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2016 - Black Rosewood
$1,397
Very Good