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 • 2016
GC FSR American Standard Telecaster with All Rosewood Neck 2016 Surf Green w/ OHSC
$1,795
Good
Cavendish Music Co. • 1999
1999 Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard Natural with Hardshell Case
$1,500
Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,649
Excellent
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2011
2011 Fender American Standard Telecaster Blizzard Pearl Finish w/OHSC
$1,395
Very Good
Fuji Vintage Gears • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard Mod. Dimarzio Sunburst 2012
$1,449
Good
Old Dog Gear Emporium • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 Crimson Red Transparent
$1,169
Excellent![Fender American Standard Telecaster 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard [US11198637] (04/15)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--0yi9kTWN--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/286e6793-f34e-4c7c-97a0-31ef2ae55fb3.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 1986
Fender American Standard Telecaster 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard [US11198637] (04/15)
$1,375
Good
LBH Gear • 1997
Fender Telecaster (American Standard - see description) 1997 - 3-Tone Sunburst
$985
Good
Watchtower Guitars • 2008
2008 Fender American Standard Telecaster Ash Two Tone Sunburst
$1,495
Excellent
guitargear • 2016
Fender Limited Edition American Standard Offset Telecaster 2016 - Olympic White
$1,404
Very Good
Billy O’s Dynamite Music • 1988
Vintage 1988 Fender American Standard Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde w/ OHSC
$1,988
Very Good
Society Hill Jewelry & Music • 1990
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 1990 - 1994 - Midnight Blue
$1,700
Very Good
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2001
2001 Fender American Standard Telecaster Natural Finish w/HSC
$1,395
Very Good
Rob's island guitars • 2016
2016 Fender American Standard Telecaster natural electric guitar made in the USA American ohsc
$1,575
Very Good
Paragon Mills • 2012
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2012 3-Color Sunburst With Original Case
$995
Excellent
Ex-wannabe • 2016
Fender FSR American Standard Telecaster/ Matching Headstock 2016 - Olympic White
$1,295
Excellent
Tone House • 1991
1991 Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar – White Blonde
$1,700
Very Good![FENDER USA American Standard Telecaster RW 3-Tone Sunburst [Z8093435] (03/30)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--oRKvEIZ4--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/97fc31e4-d38a-4a14-a40d-c9c87884e73a.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2008
FENDER USA American Standard Telecaster RW 3-Tone Sunburst [Z8093435] (03/30)
$1,322
Good