1983 Fender Telecaster

by Martin
(Arlington, VA)

I have a 1983 U.S.-made Telecaster that is completely stock, and in excellent condition, with original hard shell case. Butterscotch with white 5-hole pickguard. I know it's low in the hierarchy of Telecasters but I would love to get an idea what it's worth. Thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Martin--

Here is the general info:

STANDARD TELECASTER (U.S. MFG., 1982-85)
- single cutaway ash body with routing channel between the pickups, bolt-on maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlay, "Telecaster" logo on headstock with six-on-one-side tuners, bridge with six individual string adj. saddles, white pickguard, two single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way switch mounted on a metal plate, chrome hardware, available in the following Standard Colors: Black, Brown Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst, Natural, Sienna Sunburst, or White finish, and the following Custom Colors: Aztec Gold, Candy Apple Green, Emerald Green, Mocha Brown, Pewter, Ruby Red or Sapphire Blue finish, mfg. 1982-85.

The pricing info:

Mint $1,500
Exc.+ $1,200
Exc. $1,000
Avg.+ $850
Avg. $725
General $625

Lynne