Guitar Value
Used Fender American Professional Telecaster

FenderAmerican Professional Telecaster

The first American Professional Telecaster, with V-Mod pickups and narrow-tall frets.

  • Electric guitartype
  • USAmade in
  • 2017–2020made
  • 20listings now
Used, any case£1,240from £1,006 · 10 listings
Used, hard case£1,261from £1,006 · 7 listings
Used, gig bag–1 listing, too few to say
Case not stated–1 listing, too few to say
New / unplayed£1,623from £1,529 · 9 listings

Used is 24% under new

Best trusted deal right now£1,027 Gig bag · · 17% below typical View on eBay →
Updated 23 min ago · how we price
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Price history

eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
£1,178£1,353£1,529£1,7046 Nov9 Nov
Used (all)With hard caseNew

20 listings

  1. Fender Telecaster American Professional 2018 deluxe Sunburst
    Saint Austell Case not stated 2018 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer 5d 18h · 0 bids
    altorino65 · 100% · 424 feedback
    £828 free delivery Current bid
  2. Fender American Professional Telecaster (2018) Natural Ash, Rosewood, RH
    Norwich Hard case Hard case*2018 USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer
    con-219340 · 100% · 1 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £1,006 incl. £6 delivery 20% below typical
  3. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Sunburst, Rosewood, Gig Bag
    Petersfield Gig bag Gig bag USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer
    nostairwayjag · 100% · 67 feedback
    £1,027 postage not shown 17% below typical
  4. 2025 Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Faded Black + Gator Case
    Stockport Hard case Hard case2025 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer
    jameblakeboroug_0 · 100% · 264 feedback
    £1,129 postage not shown 10% below typical
  5. Fender American Professional Telecaster -Black / Maple Electric Guitar
    Wigan Case not stated USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer
    mjj83 · 100% · 86 feedback
    £1,129 postage not shown 9% below typical
  6. Fender American Professional Telecaster Myst Seafoam- USED
    Edinburgh No case No case* USAGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer
    vee522 · 100% · 32 feedback
    £1,231 postage not shown About typical
  7. Fender Telecaster American Professional MN Candy Apple Red Inc Hardcase
    Preston Hard case Hard case USARedShop / dealer
    ★ Top Rated achamiltonmusic · 100% · 5,925 feedback
    £1,249 free delivery About typical
  8. Limited Edition 2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster, Surf Green
    Kilwinning Hard case Hard case*2017 USAGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer
    rossr_v0dglpnpm · 100% · 19 feedback
    £1,261 incl. £30 delivery About typical
  9. Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker Hardcase Pre-Owned
    Knaresborough Hard case Hard case USAShop / dealerBest Offer
    themusicbank · 99.7% · 8,440 feedback
    £1,262 incl. £13 delivery About typical
  10. Fender LTD American Pro Telecaster Vintage White with Gold Hardware
    London Hard case Hard case* USACream / vintage whitePrivate sellerBest Offer
    aarosoutte_0 · 0% · 22 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £1,272 incl. £23 delivery About typical
  11. Fender Telecaster American professional w/hardcase
    Eastleigh Hard case Hard case USAPrivate sellerBest Offer
    tdmguitars · 100% · 67 feedback
    £1,316 incl. £17 delivery About typical
  12. Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Sherwood Green Metallic
    Carlisle New USAGreenShop / dealer
    jmb6256 · 99.7% · 24,997 feedback
    £1,529 free delivery 6% below typical
  13. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard in Faded
    Selby New USAShop / dealer
    wildwireguitars · 100% · 1,636 feedback
    £1,539 free delivery 5% below typical
  14. Fender -American Professional 11 Telecaster Thinline Transparent Shell Pink
    Leicester New USAOtherPrivate sellerBest Offer
    2838jack · 100% · 1,866 feedback
    £1,604 incl. £17 delivery About typical
  15. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Faded Black Electric Guitar
    Colchester New USABlackShop / dealer
    manns_music · 100% · 24,544 feedback
    £1,623 free delivery About typical
  16. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Faded Black Electric Guitar
    Colchester New USABlackShop / dealer
    manns_music · 100% · 24,544 feedback
    £1,623 free delivery About typical
  17. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster - Rosewood Fingerboard - 3 Tone
    Bath New USAShop / dealer
    guitarbitzmusicstore · 99.9% · 35,938 feedback
    £1,649 free delivery About typical
  18. Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde
    Bath New USACream / vintage whiteShop / dealer
    guitarbitzmusicstore · 99.9% · 35,938 feedback
    £1,649 free delivery About typical
  19. Fender Ltd Ed American Professional Classic Telecaster, Sonic Blue, RW (NEW)
    Bournemouth New USABlueShop / dealer
    ★ Top Rated absolutemusicsolutions · 100% · 88,694 feedback
    £1,650 free delivery About typical
  20. Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Custom Telecaster 2-Colour Sunb...
    Glasgow New Hard case* USAShop / dealer
    ★ Top Rated merchant-city-music · 100% · 2,898 feedback
    £2,499 free delivery 54% above typical

Before you buy a used American Professional Telecaster

  • Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. Fender necks and bodies are usually dated where they join; a mismatch can mean replaced parts.
  • Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
  • Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
  • Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
  • Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
  • Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.

Questions

How much is a used American Professional Telecaster worth?

Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender American Professional Telecaster typically costs £1,240, including postage, across 10 listings from £1,006. New and unplayed examples are typically £1,623. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.

How much cheaper is a used American Professional Telecaster than a new one?

On eBay UK today a used one is listed at about 24% less than new and unplayed examples (£1,240 against £1,623).

What is the American Professional Telecaster?

The first American Professional Telecaster, with V-Mod pickups and narrow-tall frets. Made in USA. Made 2017–2020.

Is it safe to buy a used American Professional Telecaster on eBay?

It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.

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