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.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,300 and $1,775; anything under $1,300 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 (~14% 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 • 1994
1994 Fender James Burton Telecaster Great Finish! Iconic Player (230)
$1,950
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Music Plant • 2011
Fender Fender / 2011 James Burton Telecaster Blue Paisley Flames Secondhand! [109078] 2011
$1,542
Very Good
Unknown seller
James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar with Case - Red Paisley Flames
$1,900
Good
Guitar Angel • 2021
Fender James Burton Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2021 Present - Red Paisley Flames
$1,395
Excellent
East Coast Guitars • 2022
New 2022 Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Flames Great Player & Sound With Tweed Case
$2,099
Mint
Dave's Guitar Shop • 2017
Fender Used James Burton Tele '17
$1,595
Very Good
Dave's Guitar Shop • 2021
Fender USED James Burton Telecaster, '21
$1,595
Very Good
Dave's Guitar Shop • 1994
Fender Used James Burton Tele '94
$1,595
Very Good
Bob’s gear. • 1993
Fender James Burton US Signature Telecaster 1990 - 2006 - Black with Gold Paisley
$1,691
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
Butler Music • 2023
Mint Fender James Burton USA Telecaster Guitar w/Vintage Case, Blue Paisley Flames
$2,500
Mint
Butler Music • 2023
Mint Fender James Burton Telecaster Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Red Paisley Flames USA
$2,500
Mint
Jordan Guitars Ltd • 2016
2016 Fender James Burton Telecaster - Red Paisley Flames
$2,534
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecast, PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele!
$380
Excellent
James's Gear Outlet • 1994
Fender - 1994 James Burton Telecaster
$2,625
Excellent
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecast, PICKUP POTS KNOBS Tele.
$380
Excellent
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Paisley Flames Maple Fingerboard
$2,300
Mint
The STRATosphere
Fender USA James Burton Specially Designed Telecaster PICKUP POTS KNOBS, Tele
$380
Excellent
Manchester Music Mill • 2013
ISS88912 Fender - 2013 James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar - Red Flame - w/OHSC - x5054 - USED
$1,800
Very Good