Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Richie Kotzen Telecaster is a flashy Japanese signature that combines boutique-looking appointments with a genuinely player-oriented spec. A substantial neck, upgraded pickup set and eye-catching top and hardware choices are the important features, because the model is meant to feel like a premium hot-rod Tele rather than like a standard artist decal exercise. On the used market, country of origin and originality carry real weight, and the strongest prices go to clean Japanese examples that still have the full factory package intact. It is a niche signature, but one with a loyal audience and real differentiation.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,200 and $1,350; anything under $1,175 is worth a close look. Prices are down 3.0% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a slow-moving market at ~5/month. Sellers may wait longer for the right buyer; don't expect a quick flip.
The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~6% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.
Related models
Other signature Tele built around humbuckers: a very different aesthetic and brief — worth comparing if HH Tele tone is the goal.
Non-signature U.S. working Tele at a lower price: conventional single-coil spec for players who want a Tele without the signature brief.
Master-built step up: Custom Shop Teles with rear humbucker configurations for buyers who want that format with full provenance.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller • 2017
Richie Kotzen Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2-tone Sunburst
$1,600
Excellent
A Flash Flood of Gear • 2017
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2017 Brown Sunburst w/ Gig Bag
$1,429
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
Richie Kotzen Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2-tone Sunburst
$1,275
Mint
Malamikigo • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$1,474
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2017
Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2017 Brown Sunburst w/ Gig Bag
$1,429
Excellent
Russell's Gear Outlet • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$1,500
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2014
Richie Kotzen Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2-tone Sunburst
$1,700
Excellent
Shamrock Guitars, etc. • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$1,375
Excellent
Fuller's Guitar
Mint Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster Brown Sunburst Maple Fingerboard
$2,000
Mint
Tadas's Gear Emporium • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$1,879
Excellent
Jerry's Gear Outlet • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$1,275
Excellent
Nori's Gear Store • 2003
2003 Fender TLR-135 RK Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ Seafoam Green Sunburst Made in Japan
$2,113
Very Good
Classic Guitars and Amps Hobart
Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster
$1,980
Very Good
Guitar Mania - UK guitar shop • 2016
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2016 Brown Sunburst Flame Maple Top Electric Guitar
$2,046
Very Good
Panama Crisan • 2022
Autographed Fender Richie Kotzen signature Telecaster 2 tone sunburst
$3,500
Excellent
HR GUITARS • 2013
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ 2013 - Present - Brown Sunburst
$2,993
Excellent
Mayer's Gear Locker
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster
$1,500
Excellent
Cream Music Instruments Musikhaus Hummel GmbH • 2014
Fender 2014 Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ Brown Sunburst Electric Guitar Made in Japan used
$2,423
Excellent
Deal Music • 2018
Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster 2018 MIJ - Brown Sunburst
$2,049
Good
Pat Guitars • 2022
2022 Fender Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster MIJ Sunburst 7.7lbs!
$2,245
Excellent