Tech: What's it worth....(1978 Hofner 6 string)

Subject: Tech: What's it worth....
From: scouse
Date: 31 Jul 10 - 07:42 AM

Hi Mudcatters one an all.. Me mate's got a 1978 Hofner 6 string acoustic, model 491. Serial No. 207904 as far as he can rember he bought it new from the factory complete with case. So the things virtually untouched. Any one know what's the goin' price for these??
As Aye,
Phil.

Subject: RE: Tech: What's it worth....
From: olddude
Date: 31 Jul 10 - 07:47 AM

Well from what I saw on Ebay 400 - 500 US dollars seems to be the going price

Subject: RE: Tech: What's it worth....(1978 Hofner 6 string)
From: Darowyn
Date: 01 Aug 10 - 04:29 AM

The people to ask are here:-
Hofner Hounds Web page
Cheers
Dave

Subject: RE: Tech: What's it worth....(1978 Hofner 6 string)
From: GUEST, Fido
Date: 01 Aug 10 - 05:01 PM

I think to reduce instruments to the price is unconstructive and degrading. I know a man who has a very rare (allegedly) - er - not to give clues to identity - Wossname Dogshit Special guitar. It looks horrid, it sounds horrid, it plays horrid. I note on the Superman thread there is mention (by Richard Bridge) of square wheels made of butter - and other 'catters leaping in to say that no-one would be stupid enough to collect them. That guitar is that bad. Or worse.

As to the Hofner discussed here, who cares what it is worth? If it sounds nice, get or keep it playable and keep it. Otherwise Darwin it.