Fender James Burton Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The James Burton Telecaster is a flamboyant signature built around one of the model's most influential country and rock players, and its aesthetic identity is a real part of the package. Artist-specific electronics, vivid finish options and performance-oriented hardware choices separate it from a plain Tele and give it more personality than a standard vintage-style signature. On the used market, cosmetic condition and originality carry real weight because buyers want the full Burton presentation, not a toned-down approximation. It is a signature with collector crossover, but its real appeal is still to players who want a Tele that stands out visually and functionally.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,675 and $2,250; anything under $1,675 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 has a moderate effect on price (~17% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Other country-legend signature with an equally distinctive finish: more current production, easier to source.
Other distinctive-finish country-icon signature from a similar era: worth comparing spec and market availability.
Vintage-era Tele spec without the signature brief: useful calibration if the attraction is the instrument's era rather than the artist.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2022
James Burton Telecaster - Red Paisley Flames
$1,550
Excellent
alvaro's Gear Outlet • 1990
Fender James Burton US Signature Telecaster 1990 - 2006 - Black with Gold Paisley
$3,283
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1994
1994 Fender James Burton Telecaster Great Finish! Iconic Player (230)
$1,950
Good
Sell Us Your Guitar • 2006
Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Paisley Flames 2006 Electric Guitar
$2,426
Excellent
Gear & Guitars • 1994
Fender James Burton Artist Series Red Paisley Flames 1994
$2,748
Very Good
Blues Angel Music • 2006
Fender James Burton Signature Telecaster - 2006 **Levy's Gigbag Included
$1,600
Very Good
The Guitar Showroom • 2007
Fender James Burton Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2007 - Present - Red Paisley Flames
$2,306
Very Good
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender James Burton Telecaster Blue Paisley Flames Maple Fingerboard
$2,500
Mint
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Paisley Flames Maple Fingerboard
$2,300
Mint
SOUTH AUSTIN MUSIC
Fender James Burton Telecaster - Red Paisley Flames
$1,600
Very Good
LeeG • 1991
Fender James Burton Telecaster 1991 - Black with gold paisley pattern
$2,347
Very Good
Cottone's Family Music Center • 2022
Fender James Burton USA Telecaster 2022 - Blue Paisley Flames
$1,800
Mint
Russo Music • 2022
2022 Fender James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar, Blue Paisley Flames w/OHSC - Used
$1,650
Very Good
My Gear Page • 2006
Fender James Burton Telecaster 2006 - Red Paisley Flames *Rare 1st Year*
$2,090
Very Good
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2016
2016 Fender James Burton Telecaster - Red Paisley Flames
$2,479
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecast, PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele!
$380
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecast, PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele.
$380
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecaster PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele!
$380
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecaster PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele
$380
Excellent
TheGuitarBuyer • 1994
1994 Fender James Burton Telecaster Great Finish! Iconic Player (230)
$1,950
Very Good