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 $875 and $1,050; anything under $850 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This is a slow-moving market at ~4/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 (14 listings)
Mike’s Matrix • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - Midnight Wine Transparent
$989
Very Good
Porch Couch • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$900
Very Good
AC Music
Fender Telecaster Highway One Body Warmoth Neck Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Strat Middle P/U VG Cond. Free Lower 48 U S. Shipping
$925
Very Good
The Dicker Depot • 2006
Fender Highway One Texas Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2003 - 2009 - Honey Blonde Transparent
$1,200
Very Good
stuart's Boutique • 2003
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2003 - 2005 - 3-Color Sunburst
$955
Good![Fender USA Highway One Telecaster Midnight Wine [Z7031989] (03/16)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--K9xRQmp0--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/bef6f303-e5dd-4687-aea9-bbb5543e83bb.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2007
Fender USA Highway One Telecaster Midnight Wine [Z7031989] (03/16)
$1,226
Good
Cody’s Guitars • 2007
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2007 - 3-Color Sunburst
$1,544
Very Good
Ernie Williamson Music • 2007
Fender USA Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2007 - Midnight Wine Transparent, 6.9 lbs
$1,200
Very Good
S.'s Gear Locker • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2006 - 2011 - 3-Color Sunburst
$875
Non Functioning
B-pegg's Gear Outlet • 2006
Fender Highway One Telecaster 2006-2011 - 3-color sunburst
$1,129
Excellent
Randy's Guitar Collection • 2008
Fender Highway One Telecaster 2008 TIME CAPSULE! Translucent Red American Tele USA Guitar
$2,351
Excellent
Ragdoll Guitars • 2009
Fender Highway One Telecaster FSR 2009 Butterscotch
$1,341
Very Good
Madden's Music • 2008
Fender Highway One Telecaster with Rosewood Fretboard 2008 Midnight Wine Transparent
$1,400
Excellent