Fender Player Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Player Telecaster replaced the long-running Mexican Standard as Fender's mainstream gateway Tele, and it stands out because it reset the baseline with better pickups and a more polished feel. Player Series electronics, a modern neck and familiar six-saddle practicality make it clearly more refined than the older Standard while keeping the simple working-player appeal intact. On the used market, condition and originality are the main price drivers, while color counts less than whether the guitar is clean, complete and still factory-wired. It is one of the deepest and most liquid parts of the Tele market for good reason.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
One of the deepest used markets in the catalog. $500–$685 is the settled range and prices are efficient — there's no ambiguity about what a used Player Tele should cost. Turnover is high in both directions.
A well-setup example at $550 is a better practical buy than a new one at $850+. Easy to sell if needed. No upside for appreciation, but no risk of being stuck with one either.
Related models
The direct upgrade: rolled fingerboard edges and Player Series pickups make the II a noticeable improvement.
Vintage-voiced alternative at a similar price: period-correct pickups and aesthetics for players who lean old-school.
The entry U.S.-built step up: Yosemite pickups and jumbo frets — worth knowing the premium for a domestic build.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller
Player Telecaster Black with Seymour Duncan pickups and 4 way switch
$600
Excellent
Carefree Guitar • 2019
Fender Player Telecaster Plus Top 2019 - Blue Burst W/ EMGs
$650
Excellent
Unknown seller
Limited Edition Saturday Night Special Player Telecaster - Daytona Blue
$1,000
Excellent
The Music Farm • 2018
Fender 2018 Modern Player Telecaster Plus Electric Guitar Charcoal Transparent
$548
Very Good
Unknown seller
Player Telecaster HH with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Sea Foam Green
$630
Good
Trashman Guitar Salvage & Restoration • 2012
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus 2012 - 2018 - Charcoal Transparent
$550
Excellent
Kevin's gear outlet • 2021
Fender Player Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard Fender 75 Anniversary 2021 - Butterscotch Blonde
$775
Excellent
Guitars & MORE • 2004
Fender Player Telecaster with Maple Fretboard Butterscotch Blonde
$805
Excellent
Ohm's Law Bazaar • 2019
Fender Player Telecaster HH with Pau Ferro Fretboard 2019 - 2024 - Silver
$630
Excellent
dominique Kobel • 2019
Fender Player Séries Telecaster 2019 - Butterscotch Blonde
$721
Very Good![FENDER MEXICO Player Telecaster with Pau Ferro Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst [MX18004055] (05/12)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--ziMTBgSJ--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/59450986-23da-48c2-8759-54360cadcdf2.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2018
FENDER MEXICO Player Telecaster with Pau Ferro Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst [MX18004055] (05/12)
$854
Good
Arizona Guitars and Gear LLC • 2017
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus w/ Fender Locking Tuners 2017 - Honey Burst
$599
Excellent
Allen Guitars • 2019
Fender Player Telecaster HH with Pau Ferro Fretboard 2019 - 2024 - Silver
$675
Excellent
Stephen's Gear Emporium • 2012
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Plus 2012 - 2018 Charcoal Transparent
$705
Excellent
Gorham Brothers Music • 2014
2014 Fender Classic Player Triple Telecaster w/ Gig Bag
$799
Very Good