Fender Vintage Telecaster
Price by model year
This page covers the vintage Telecaster market from the earliest 1950s blackguard years through pre-2000 examples, which means it spans several very different versions of the same basic design. Early blackguards sit at the top of the hierarchy, 1960s custom-color and bound-body guitars attract their own audience, and 1970s through 1990s instruments trade more on utility and spec than on mythology alone. On the used market, year, originality and finish history drive the spread, with untouched bridges, original pickups and strong neck dates carrying real weight while refinishes, route work and mixed parts push a guitar into player territory. The useful way to read this page is by era, because a 1952 Telecaster and a 1998 Telecaster should not be treated as comparable inventory.
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For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 1990
1990 Fender Telecaster TLG80-550 Vintage Guitar Black w/ Gold Hardware, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,680
Excellent
TheGuitarBuyer • 1986
Fender MIJ TL69-75 Paisley Telecaster 1986 Upgraded Pickups and Saddles! (441)
$1,800
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1982
1982 Fender JV '52 Telecaster TL52-95 Butterscotch 100% Original w/ USA Fullerton Pickups, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$3,200
Good
Pat´s Guitars • 1986
Fender Japan CTL-50M 72 Reissue Telecaster 1986-1987 - Natural
$1,402
Good
Unknown seller • 1983
1983 Fender '52 Telecaster JV-Spec TL52-70 Butterscotch w/ USA Pickups, Japan MIJ Fujigen, Featherweight
$2,100
Excellent
Empire Music • 1996
Fender American Standard Telecaster (1996) - Candy Apple Red #03750 with Original Hard Case
$1,499
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1990
1990 Fender Telecaster '52 Vintage Reissue TL52-900 Butterscotch Lacquer & USA Pickups w/ Case, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$2,100
Good
WelcomeGuitars.Shop • 1985
Fender Telecaster '52 Vintage Reissue (1985, "A" Serial Bridge Plate) - Made in Japan, Ash Body, Maple Neck + Video Demo
$2,210
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1989
1989 Fender Telecaster Thinline TN72-75 Natural Vintage Guitar w/ Wide Range, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,900
Excellent
Martin's Gear Garage • 1980
Fender Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1980 - 1982 - Black
$2,565
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1995
1995 Fender Custom Edition Telecaster TL62-70NS Foto Flame Top, Japan MIJ
$1,500
Excellent
TC GAKKI • 1981
Fender 1981-1982 Collectors Edition Black & Gold Telecaster
$2,182
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1996
1996 Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Butterscotch w/ Case
$2,200
Excellent
alvaro's Gear Outlet • 1990
Fender James Burton US Signature Telecaster 1990 - 2006 - Black with Gold Paisley
$3,275
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1987
1987 Fender Telecaster ‘72 Vintage Reissue TL72-55 Natural, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,400
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1993
1993 Fender Mini Telecaster MTL-32 Short Scale Electric Guitar Black, Japan MIJ
$1,200
Excellent
Fishers' Music • 1973
1973 Fender Telecaster Parts Caster - w/Original Parts
$1,475
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1976
1976 Fender Telecaster Custom Vintage Guitar Mocha w/ Wide Range Humbucker, Case
$4,400
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1969
1969 Fender Telecaster Thinline Vintage Guitar Natural Ash w/ Case
$9,000
Excellent