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.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $950 and $1,275; anything under $925 is worth a close look. Prices are up +15.1% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~5/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 (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2011
Highway One Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst (2011)
$1,049
Excellent
Matt's Gear Outlet • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,000
Very Good
Rockin' Ritjerd's Really Rad Range • 2004
Fender Highway One Texas Telecaster, 2004
$1,059
Good
pluggmusic • 2007
Custom Relic Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard - 2007 - Daphne Blue
$1,099
Very Good
Michetti Custom • 2004
Fender Highway One Texas Telecaster 2004 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,273
Excellent
Northland Music Center • 2005
Fender Highway One Telecaster- 3-Color Sunburst- *0811- USED
$1,300
Good
South Wales Guitars • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,269
Good
peter's Boutique • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2007 - Daphne Blue
$1,165
Excellent
Matt's Official Reverb Shop • 2011
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,050
Very Good
PreLoved Guitars • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent + Upgrades
$1,129
Excellent
Still Kickin Music • 2008
Fender Highway One TEXAS TELECASTER +HSC Honey Blonde Tele SD PUs 68835
$1,495
Excellent
Ivan's Gear Outlet • 2003
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2003 - 2005 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,341
Very Good
⚜️LA-1 Swamp Stomp⚜️ Guitars & Gear ⚜️🐊🥾🎸⚜️ • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,013
Excellent
Ryan's Roman Gear • 2003
Fender USA Highway One Texas Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2003 - 2009 - 2-Color Sunburst
$1,374
Good