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 $825 and $975; anything under $800 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.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~11% 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)
Ian’s Gear Depot • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$958
Excellent
McQueen Music • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White w/ Evertune Upgrade
$1,400
Excellent
Fontaine Guitars • 2010
Fender Jim Root Telecaster 2010 With Fernandes Sustainer
$1,235
Very Good
Crazy Dave's Music
Fender Limited Edition Jim Root Telecaster - Shoreline Gold
$1,739
Mint
Atomic Music • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White
$749
Good
TRL Shop • 2024
Fender Artist Series Jim Root Signature Telecaster
$1,293
Excellent
Will's Gear Outlet • 2020
Fender Player Telecaster HH - Silver - Jim Root Daemonum EMG
$729
Excellent
Black Carpet Studios • 2026
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2026 - Present - Shoreline Gold
$1,575
Excellent
Tom Yay! • 2010
Fender Jim Root Signature Telecaster 2010 - 2013 DGM - "Simone Mularoni Edition" 2010 - Off-white
$2,423
Excellent
Alteisa • 2008
Fender Jim Root Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2008 - Present - Flat White 3.8kg
$1,402
B-Stock
Music City Canada
Fender Jim Root Telecaster (Flat White) Electric Guitar (Demo - Micro-Dent In Headstock)
$1,663
Very Good
Chicago Music Exchange • 2017
Fender Jim Root Telecaster Flat White 2017
$1,000
Good
All Things Music
Fender Jim Root telecaster Black Emg Daemonum upgrade many extras
$1,650
Very Good
Stefan’s Guitar & Gear Collection • 2015
Fender Jim Root Telecaster, Special Run (FSR), MIM w/ EMG 60/81 & Original Fender Hard Case
$1,029
Very Good![Fender Mexico Artist Series Jim Root Telecaster Flat White [MX21543725] (06/09)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--8-65i0Ak--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/19ba5b70-a95d-44b4-9b11-04f32b88dacc.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2021
Fender Mexico Artist Series Jim Root Telecaster Flat White [MX21543725] (06/09)
$1,446
Good
sam • 2020
Fender Squier Jim root telecaster 2020-2023 - White
$438
Excellent![Fender Mexico Jim Root Telecaster Flat White [MX10236183] (05/28)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--gh3G4BoA--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/df2bd029-d679-46fa-b2f0-bee01c1feba3.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2010
Fender Mexico Jim Root Telecaster Flat White [MX10236183] (05/28)
$1,303
Good
GearTree
Fender Jim Root Signature Telecaster Electric Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Flat White
$1,628
Mint
ProAudioStar
Used Fender Jim Root Signature Telecaster - Flat White w/ Ebony FB
$1,550
Mint