Up for sale, a 1964 Silvertone model 1485 piggyback tube amplifier in exceptional, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. Produced in the first full year the 1485 model was available, this amp is a stunning example both visually and tonally, boasting the complete original Silvertone branded tube set (with a quad of matched RCA-made gray plate 6L6s no less), original dolly, and six minty Jensen C10Q speakers. The 1485 as advertised by Silvertone pushes a whopping 120 watts, but stripping away the marketing, this amp functions closer to 100 watts via the quad of matched original RCA-made 6L6 power tubes. Extremely powerful and articulate, these amps have much more headroom, punch, and top end response than the smaller 1484, and can produce both bold cleans and roaring overdrive. The smooth articulate crunch of this model has found favor with players across the spectrum, and it responds very well to pedals too. Both channels feature a pair of inputs (high and low) and both channels share the built-in Reverb and Tremolo effects. While the Tremolo has a nice strong pulse that gets quite thick and deep, the Reverb is infamous in its own right for its thin, trashy sound that’s perfect for lo-fi and surf tunes, with a unique gain structure and chimey top end character. The circuit is extremely original, with only a couple smaller caps and a modern three-prong power cord installed to ensure optimal functionality The stock transformers are present, and the original CTS pots date back to the 36th week of’64. The speakers are an incredibly clean sextet of original Jensen C10Q 10 drivers, with minty black frames, original cones, 1964 date codes, and an original, untouched wiring harness. All of the original barrel knobs are intact on the polished aluminum faceplate, which also retains all of the original black silkscreen text. Cosmetically, this Danelectro-made amp is stunning. The original charcoal covering shows sparingly little wear on either the head or cabinet, and the original grillcloth has plenty of sparkle in the gold thread. The head secures into the back of the cabinet with the original swiveling nylon tabs, and even the original dolly is included, screwing into the bottom of the cab with stock screws and retaining a small paper label informing the owner to turn the screws “with a screwdriver or large coin” to attach the dolly. Easily one of the nicest 1485s to surface in years, this amp is a lovely vintage example that’s been given a clean bill of heath from our tech shop and comes complete with the full, original Silvertone-branded tube set. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! We use double thick boxes, 1″ foam, and industrial 1/2″ bubble wrap to ensure that your amp arrives safely. 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. The item “1964 Silvertone 1485 Vintage Danelectro USA-Made 6×10 Tube Amp, Collector Grade” is in sale since Sunday, April 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Number of Channels: 2
- Number of Speakers: 6
- Model: 1485
- Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Compatible Guitar: Electric Guitar Amplifier
- Amplifier Type: Stack
- Brand: Silvertone
- Suitable For: Performance
