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
Used examples typically trade between $1,025 and $1,275; anything under $1,025 is worth a close look. Prices are down 3.1% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~16/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~22% 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 • 2013
Rare 2013 Fender American Standard Telecaster Limited Monster Energy Edition
$3,500
Mint
Individual seller • 1988
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1988 - 1992 - Gun Metal Blue
$2,000
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2013
American Standard Telecaster 2013 Mystic Blue with Klein Fat Man Pickups USA w/ Bag
$1,649
Excellent
CJL Gear Boutique • 2013
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2013 with Maple Fretboard 3-Color Sunburst OHSC EXC+
$1,399
Excellent
Shannon Pickard • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Crimson Red Transparent
$981
Very Good
Tidewater Vintage • 2011
2011 Fender American Standard Telecaster® 60th Anniversary W/OHSC
$1,095
Very Good
JJ's Guitars UK • 2009
Fender American Telecaster Standard 2009 - Blizzard Pearl
$1,328
Good
The Guitar He Left Us • 1996
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1996 - 1998 - Candy Apple Red
$1,300
Good
Edwards Gear sale • 2008
Fender American Standard Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 - 2016 - Natural
$1,325
Very Good
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 1999
1999 Fender American Standard Telecaster Olympic White w/OHSC
$1,395
Good
The Sonic Circle • 2010
2010 Fender American Standard Telecaster – Olympic White – Rosewood Fingerboard – Little ’59 Upgrade – Excellent!
$999
Excellent
Van Leeuwen Guitars • 1996
Fender American standard telecaster 1996 - Sunburst
$1,449
Very Good
Ali's Gear Page • 1997
1997 Fender American Standard Telecaster - Inca Silver
$1,682
Very Good
Gibder Station • 2016
Fender American Standard Telecaster Limited Edition with Matching Headstock 2016 - Ice Blue Metallic
$1,300
Very Good
The Rock Inn • 1995
Fender American Standard Telecaster Black Electric Guitar 1995 Pre-Owned
$1,770
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)
$1,471
Very Good
Ted's Gear Outlet • 1996
Fender American Standard B-Bender Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1996 - 1997 - Brown Sunburst
$2,000
Excellent