Fender Cabronita Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Cabronita Telecaster is Fender's stripped, Filter'Tron-style reinterpretation of the Tele, built to prove how little hardware the platform really needs. Nontraditional pickups, sparse controls and a cleaner visual presentation make it immediately distinct from standard single-coil Teles, and that difference explains both its cult status and its pricing behavior. On the used market, pickup originality carries more weight than almost anything else because the pickup format is the whole identity of the model. It is a player favorite for buyers who want Tele shape with a different tonal center, and the cleanest stock examples tend to sell quickest.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,050 and $1,325; anything under $1,050 is worth a close look. Price variance is high — individual sales can move the market, so check recent comps before committing.
This is a slow-moving market at ~4/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 47% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
Other specialty Tele variant: semi-hollow body and f-hole depart from standard spec in a different direction.
Other humbucker-type specialty Tele: Wide Range pickups and large headstock — a different take on departing from standard Tele voicing.
Standard Tele at a lower price: conventional single-coil spec for players who want the Tele body without the TV Jones brief.
For Sale (9 listings)
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Emerald City Guitars • 2011
2011 Fender LTD Cabronita Telecaster [TV Jones PUs]
$1,895
Very Good
Atomic Music • 2012
Fender Special Edition Cabronita Telecaster Guitar 2012 - Black / Maple neck
$639
Good
I Want That Guitar • 2019
2019 Fender Limited Edition Cabronita Telecaster (Made in USA) Maple Fingerboard Butterscotch Blonde
$1,899
Excellent
Lagoon Guitars • 2013
Fender Made in Mexico Cabronita Telecaster (2013), Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
$780
Fair
Wiregrass Computers and Music LLC • 2011
Fender "Tele-bration" Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Cabronita Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2011 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,999
Excellent
bassNguitar • 2019
Fender Telecaster Cabronita Limited Edition 2019 Butterscotch Blonde
$2,402
Very Good
Guitar Village • 2012
Fender (MEX) Cabronita Telecaster White Blonde (Pre-Owned, 2012, EC+) #MX12240400
$1,419
Excellent
Musikborsen Stockholm • 2019
Fender Limited Edition Cabronita Telecaster with TV Jones Pickups 2019 - Aztec Gold
$3,079
Excellent