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 • 2014
Limited Edition American Standard Double-Cut Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde
$1,975
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1997
American Standard Telecaster 1997 / 2021 Natural Baritone Subsonic Conversion 27" Scale w/ Bag
$1,379
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,331
Excellent
LadkorGuitars • 2007
2007 Fender American Standard Telecaster 3-Tone Sunburst
$1,799
Excellent
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2014
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2-Color Sunburst 2014 Electric Guitar
$1,553
Excellent
Personal Guitar Collection • 2010
American Standard Telecaster 2010 with Hardshell Case
$1,576
Mint
Chris Harksen • 1999
Fender Telecaster American Standard Natural Ash 1999
$1,300
Excellent
TGTC Glasgow • 2006
2006 Fender USA American Standard Telecaster - in Chrome Red
$1,269
Good
Rusty • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,035
Excellent
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 1992
1992 Fender American Standard Telecaster Sunburst Finish w/SSC
$1,195
Very Good
Junk Trunk • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Natural
$1,096
Very Good
Carls Pawn Shop • 2015
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2015 Natural
$1,200
Excellent
Sal's Shop • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2012 2-Color Sunburst
$1,250
Very Good
High End Guitar World • 2015
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2015 - Natural
$1,806
Very Good
LOWELL's GUITARS • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1988 - 2000 yellow
$1,100
Excellent
Nas's Shop • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2012 - Candy Cola
$1,400
Excellent
Ess Dee • 2014
Fender American Standard Telecaster 6/2014 - Gloss Urethane
$1,200
Excellent
Ben’s Gear Shoppe • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1988 - 1996 - Vintage White
$1,200
Very Good