Fender Highway One Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
Highway One Telecasters were Fender's stripped-down U.S. value line, built around thin satin nitro finishes and straightforward player appeal rather than premium appointments. Their importance is that they delivered real American Tele feel at a lower price, with a simpler, more road-worn personality than the American Standard line of the same era. On the used market, finish wear is common and not especially harmful by itself, but changed pickups, missing hardware and fret problems drag prices down quickly. These are player guitars first, and honest, well-kept examples remain attractive value buys.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $850 and $1,125; anything under $825 is worth a close look. Prices are up +3.2% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~16% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced MIM: current production without the thinly-finished U.S. build.
More refined U.S. alternative: full finish and a more polished spec at a higher price.
The current U.S. entry-level equivalent: Yosemite pickups and a cleaner production spec.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2011
Highway One Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst (2011)
$1,049
Excellent
Zac's Music Shop • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - Midnight Wine Transparent
$900
Good
Stone Mountain Music • 2003
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2003 - 2005 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,018
Very Good
TheGuitarBuyer • 2007
Fender Highway One USA Telecaster All Original Great Deal! (438)
$1,000
Very Good
Pat's Gear Depot • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster 2006 / 3-Color Sunburst
$939
Very Good
Waffles Pedal Shop • 2003
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2003 - 2005 3-Color Sunburst
$975
Very Good
pluggmusic • 2007
Custom Relic Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard - 2007 - Daphne Blue
$1,099
Very Good
Northland Music Center • 2005
Fender Highway One Telecaster- 3-Color Sunburst- *0811- USED
$1,300
Good
PreLoved Guitars • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent + Upgrades
$1,100
Excellent
Ivan's Gear Outlet • 2003
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2003 - 2005 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,245
Very Good
Drew’s Drum & Guitar Fever 🤒🥁🎸 • 2006
60 Anniversary 2006 Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,299
Very Good
GuitarZoocom • 2008
Fender USA Telecaster 2008 Highway One Sunburst Maple Neck Alnico Pickups Satin Nitro Finish NICE!
$1,250
Excellent
S.'s Gear Locker • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$850
Non Functioning
Madden's Music • 2008
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2008 Midnight Wine Transparent
$1,400
Excellent