Hofner 500/1B — Guitar Resale Value
Bass GuitarsWhat a used Hofner 500/1B sells for on Reverb (median of 2 recent listings).
Hofner 500/1B value — Used $3,082. Prices updated September 2026.
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Expired listings — price reference
HOFNER HI-459-PE-RD IGNITION SERIES 6 STRING VIOLIN GUITAR RED B STOCK
1966 Hofner Vintage Electric Guitar 164 II Sunburst Solidbody Type 510 Pickups
HOFNER HI-459-PE PW PEARL WHITE IGNITION SERIES 6 STRING VIOLIN SHAPE GUITAR
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Item details
- Brand
- Hofner
- Make
- Hofner
- Model
- 500/1B
- Year
- 1967–1969
- Finishes seen
- Sunburst
- Used range
- $2,416.26 – $3,082.28
- Sample size
- 2 listings
Hofner 500/1B resale value
The used Hofner 500/1B has a median Reverb asking price of $3,082.28, ranging from $2,416.26 to $3,082.28 across 2 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 | $3,082 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $195 / $325 / $2,872 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $195.00–$2,872.00 (median $325.00). Asking prices sit about 89% below the typical sold value of $3,082.28 — a window worth checking for buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale price range for a Hofner 500/1B?
- Based on recent listings, the Hofner 500/1B ranges from $2,423.34 to $3,151.92.
- Are there different finishes available for this model?
- Sunburst is one of the finishes seen for the Hofner 500/1B model.
- What years were the Hofner 500/1B produced?
- This model was produced between 1967 and 1969.
