1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro

Up for sale, a Sears Silvertone 1448 “Amp-in-Case” student model electric guitar and original tube amplifier built into the case. A short scale affair, this Silvertone has a particularly sweet hollow twang and a sparkle and breadth to the tone that belies the guitar’s simple construction and layout. Perfect for serious players and collectors alike, this set is clean and 100% original, with the trim around the guitar retaining a bright white color and the top and back featuring a deep black metalflake sparkle finish. This set is complete, right down to the elastic retainer for the original two-prong power cord and the original 1/4 cable. Even the vintage tubes are intact, and the amp fires up just as well as the day it left the factory, with a low noise floor and great class A tube tone. The guitar weighs 5lbs 4oz and has been setup with low action. The neck has a slender C shaped profile which stays fairly consistent in depth as you travel up the fretboard, measuring. 846 deep at the first fret and filling out to. 993 at the 12th fret. The original medium jumbo frets show virtually no wear on the Brazilian rosewood fretboard, with is a particularly nice cut of wood with dark chocolate stripes up the board. The original aluminum nut measures 1 3/4″ and the scale length is a mere 23 5/8″, perfect for effortless chording. The face of the headstock retains a very clean “Silvertone” script silkscreen logo, and the original “Skate Key” tuners are intact and function as intended. The electronics are untouched, with the original pots intact in the copper shielding tape “box, ” still sealed with factory tape. The chrome is very clean and the knobs retain their original paper Volume and Tone caps. Cosmetic wear is very minimal, and the guitar exhibits a few light scuffs on the pickguard as well as a. Few minor nicks and marks of wear primarily on the back and around the body horns. Overall, this 1448 is a notably clean example! The amplifier case is in good overall shape, with original wicker grillcloth, stock speaker and clean faceplate. The stock transformer is mounted to the frame of the speaker and dates to’65. The dark gray sparkle case retains the original hinges and handle, with some light wear on the case exterior, but nothing notable or structural. Don’t miss out on this Silvertone 1448 guitar and amplifier set, crafted by Danelectro and in excellent fully functional condition! Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please. The item “1965 Silvertone 1448 Amp-In-Case Vintage Electric Guitar & Tube Amp, Danelectro” is in sale since Wednesday, February 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Body Color: Black Sparkle
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Body Material: Masonite
  • Brand: Silvertone
  • Model: 1448
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
  • Model Year: 1965
  • Body Type: Hollow
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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