Fender Telecaster Thinline
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
Thinline Telecasters represent Fender's attempt to make the Tele lighter, airier and visually distinct without giving up the basic architecture. Whether single-coil or wide-range-humbucker flavored, the semi-hollow body is the load-bearing difference, and it creates a separate buyer pool from solidbody Tele players. On the used market, exact era and pickup format heavily shape price, because a 1969-style Thinline and a 1972-style Thinline can behave like very different instruments. Condition and originality still drive price, but the spec branch carries more weight here than on most other Tele categories.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $800 and $1,200; anything under $800 is worth a close look. Prices are down 2.1% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
Turnover is steady at ~14/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~24% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Solid-body equivalent at a lower price: the standard two-pickup Tele without the f-hole and semi-hollow chamber.
Other specialty Tele variant: Wide Range humbuckers and a larger headstock — a different take on departing from standard spec.
Vintage-spec MIM solid-body at a similar price: period-leaning spec without the semi-hollow construction.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller
Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Crimson Transparent with Fralin Pickups and HSC
$1,000
Excellent![Fender ISHIBASHI FSR Traditional 70s Telecaster Thinline Mahogany Natural [JD24019253] (04/20)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--yj0Vcl1F--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/60844424-67a3-4b7b-a14a-91458449e971.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2024
Fender ISHIBASHI FSR Traditional 70s Telecaster Thinline Mahogany Natural [JD24019253] (04/20)
$1,084
Good
Starbuck Sound Columbia LTD • 2022
Fender Squier 2022 Classic Vibe ‘70s Olympic White Telecaster Thinline with hardcase
$699
Excellent
Still Kickin Music • 2007
Fender 69 Telecaster Thinline 2007 Black 5lbs 10oz Tele! 08759 (beats 60s Vintera)
$899
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2021
Jim Adkins Signature Fender Thinline Telecaster
$1,050
Excellent
Topshelf Instruments • 2025
Fender Telecaster Thinline Build Purple Sparkle 2025
$1,652
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
TN-72 Thinline Telecaster Reissue MIJ 2010 Natural Made in Japan w/ Bag
$1,595
Excellent
Unknown seller
Selling a Fender Deluxe Telecaster Thinline Pau Ferro Fingerboard electric guitar 3 color Sunburst Better than mint
$895
Mint
Action Sound • 2017
Fender Deluxe Telecaster Thinline MIM Candy Apple Red 2017
$999
Excellent
Action Sound • 2024
Fender Japan Telecaster Thinline ( FSR MIJ) 70s Telecaster (Black)
$1,800
Excellent
Rion And Karely’s Gear Depot • 2024
2024 Fender Japan “Official Shop Exclusive” Telecaster Thinline - Kusumi Pink
$2,267
Excellent
Lucky's Gear Bazaar • 2012
Fender TN-69 / TN-70 Thinline Telecaster Reissue MIJ
$1,151
Very Good
Rich Tone Music
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe Black Transparent - 2nd Hand
$740
Good![Fender Made in Japan Heritage 60 Telecaster Thinline 3-Color Sunburst (2024) [JD24006883] (04/08)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--Nvy5iYBI--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/eebe3c1a-79fe-4cc3-8c72-c80182a4c6f4.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2024
Fender Made in Japan Heritage 60 Telecaster Thinline 3-Color Sunburst (2024) [JD24006883] (04/08)
$1,302
Good
