1996 Fender Telecaster 50th Anniversary
Commemorative 50th Anniversary MIJ Tele with matching anniversary case — minimal wear.
Why this price
The 1996 Fender Telecaster 50th Anniversary is a commemorative model built in Japan to mark Fender’s 50th year. The spec is deliberately upmarket — Vintage White finish with pearl body binding, gold hardware, rosewood fingerboard, and a matching anniversary hard case. MIJ Fenders of this period are widely respected for build quality, and the 50th Anniversary models in particular have a small but committed collector following.
This example is in excellent condition with minimal play wear, clean gold hardware (a key tell — these plate quickly when neglected), and the original matching anniversary case. Originality score 90/100 per the working appraisal.
Recent comparable sold listings on Reverb and Guitar Center used in similar condition with case have ranged from $1,650 to $1,900. Asking $1,850.