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 $850 and $1,125; anything under $850 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 ~5/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 37% 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 (19 listings)
Unknown seller • 2020
Limited Edition American Cabronita Special Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black
$1,899
Mint
Boston Guitar • 2014
2014 FENDER SQUIER VINTAGE MODIFIED CABRONITA TELECASTER - UPGRADED
$549
Excellent
Magdon Music of Northeastern PA • 2011
Fender Tele-Bration Cabronita Telecaster Electric Guitar 2 Tone Sunburst w/ Case
$1,800
Excellent
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2026
2026 Fender Limited Edition American Cabronita Special Telecaster | Sherwood Green Finish w/OHSC
$2,000
Excellent
Jam Session Guitars • 2026
2026 Fender Limited Edition American Cabronita Special Rosewood – Dakota Red
$1,565
Mint
Jam Session Guitars • 2026
2026 Fender Limited Edition American Cabronita Special Rosewood – Sonic Blue
$1,565
Mint
Imperial Vintage Guitars • 2026
2026 Fender Limited Edition American Cabronita Special Telecaster w/OHSC
$2,000
Excellent
Dave's Boutique • 2024
Musikraft Fender Telecaster La Cabronita Partscaster Lake Placid Blue Nitro
$700
Very Good![Fender Mexico Cabronita Telecaster 3-Color Sunburst [MX12161448] (05/18)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--1Ijiy2Dl--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/d6472476-575e-444f-94ac-ef9287f742b1.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2012
Fender Mexico Cabronita Telecaster 3-Color Sunburst [MX12161448] (05/18)
$1,245
Good
Ben • 2018
Fender Telecaster Cabronita Style Custom 2018 – Gold Orange Sparkle – Tornade MS P90
$1,542
Excellent
Atomic Music
Fender Cabronita Telecaster Tele Electric Guitar MIM - Made in Mexico
$999
Very Good
Jay's Gear Clearout • 2014
2014 Fender Mexico Cabronita Telecaster - in Surf Green
$1,045
Very Good![2011 Fender LTD Cabronita Telecaster [TV Jones PUs]](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--klrW6TwK--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/813efc18-5707-4113-9027-eca108280630.jpg)
Emerald City Guitars • 2011
2011 Fender LTD Cabronita Telecaster [TV Jones PUs]
$1,895
Very Good
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
Vibrocaster • 2011
2011 Fender LTD 60th Anniversary Cabronita Telecaster Telebration Sunburst w/Case
$1,883
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
$1,377
Excellent