Fender Jim Root Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Jim Root Telecaster is a stripped, high-gain reinterpretation of the platform, built for metal and hard-rock players who like the Tele shape but not the traditional pickup recipe. Active or high-output humbuckers, minimal controls and hardtail stability are the defining traits, making it one of the clearest examples of a Tele body repurposed for a totally different musical job. On the used market, pickup originality carries more weight than almost anything else because the signature electronics are the whole value proposition. It is a niche but very clear concept, and clean originals usually sell to buyers who know exactly why they want it.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $775 and $900; anything under $775 is worth a close look. Prices are down 13.3% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~6/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~12% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
Other signature Tele with a humbucker: different approach — swamp ash, more tonal variety — worth comparing before committing.
Non-signature U.S. Tele at a lower price: conventional single-coil spec if the Jim Root brief feels like too much personality.
Master-built step up for players who want the stripped-high-output Tele brief with Custom Shop execution.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller
Jim Root Signature Telecaster Electric Guitar - Flat White
$1,150
Good
Sound Affects
Fender Jim Root Telecaster, Flat White
$1,178
Very Good
Maxxjammer Guitars • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$750
Excellent
Carefree Guitar • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$990
Excellent
Fair Deal Music • 2024
Fender Jim Root Telecaster Electric Guitar in Flat White, Hard Case included
$1,122
Very Good
Overdrive Guitars • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - 2014 - Flat Black
$1,931
Excellent
Mel Sanson's Pre Loved • 2010
Fender Jim Root Telecaster 2010 (MX10) Made in Mexico – Flat White – EMG Pickups – Hard Case
$1,159
Excellent
Brian's Guitars • 2018
Used Fender Jim Root Telecaster Flat White
$999
Very Good
Musician's Friend
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Telecaster Electric Guitar Regular White
$1,480
B-Stock
Absolute Music UK • 2021
Fender Squier Jim Root Telecaster Electric Guitar with Upgrades, Black
$771
Very Good
mozartguitars.pl • 2016
Fender Jim Root Telecaster – Flat White – MX 2016 – EMG 81 / 60 – Artist Series
$1,712
Excellent
Joey's Gear Outlet
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster with Evertune - Flat White
$1,750
Excellent
The Record Room Guitars • 2014
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$1,482
Excellent
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Jim Root Telecaster Flat White Ebony Fingerboard
$1,630
Mint
Adam White • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$1,629
Mint
Acrutt • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$980
Excellent
GearNuts • 2020
Fender Jim Root Telecaster HH - White with Ebony Fingerboard (TeleJRWTd1)
$1,521
B-Stock
GearTree
Fender Jim Root Signature Telecaster Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Flat White
$1,628
Mint
CC's Collection
Fender Artist Series Jim Root Signature Telecaster
$1,538
Very Good