Hofner 500/1 — Guitar Resale Value
Bass GuitarsWhat a used Hofner 500/1 sells for on Reverb (median of 11 recent listings).
Hofner 500/1 value — Used $2,850. Prices updated July 2026.
Used
$2,850
New / Sealed
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Live on eBay now
Selling on eBay right now · by condition
New
$250
2 listings asking
Used
$1,470
4 listings asking
Median of current eBay asking prices — live, not sold data.
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Item details
- Brand
- Hofner
- Make
- Hofner
- Model
- 500/1
- Year
- 1964–2016
- Finishes seen
- Sunburst, "Brunette" sunburst finish sprayed in a nitrocellulose lacquer, Suburst, SUNBURST
- Used range
- $2,395 – $5,450
- Sample size
- 11 listings
Hofner 500/1 resale value
The used Hofner 500/1 has a median Reverb asking price of $2,850, ranging from $2,395 to $5,450 across 11 current listings.
What drives the price
For a used bass, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,850 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $249.99 / $349.99 / $2,935 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $249.99–$2,934.62 (median $349.99). Asking prices sit about 88% below the typical sold value of $2,850.00 — a window worth checking for buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What finishes are available for the 1968 Hofner 500/1?
- The finishes seen for this model include Tobacco sunburst and SUNBURST.
- What is the current estimated resale range for this bass?
- The used range for the Hofner 500/1 is currently between $1,914.53 and $2,625.02.
- How many listings are available for this specific model?
- There are currently 3 listings available for the Hofner 500/1.
