1964 Silvertone 1478T Silhouette - Red -
1964 Silvertone 1478T Silhouette
Color: Red
Condition: Very Good showing moderate players wear, scratches and chips but overall presents well
Mod's/Upgrades: Pickguard Replaced
Electronics: Original
Breaks Or Repairs: No
Case: Soft Case
Accessories: Tremolo Arm
Weight: 6lbs 5oz
Notes: Made in the USA
The 1964 Silvertone Silhouette Model 1478T (tremolo variant) is an iconic, USA-made offset electric guitar manufactured by Harmony for Sears. Introduced in the Fall/Winter 1964 Sears catalog for $89.95, it served as a premium option in the catalog line, pairing a Jazzmaster-style aesthetic with unique garage-rock tones.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Built by Harmony in the United States for the Sears Silvertone brand.
- Body Style: Solid-body offset, often built using maple or poplar.
- Neck Profile: Ultra-chunky, oversized vintage profile (often called a "table leg" neck) with a short 24-inch scale length and a 1 ¾" nut width.
- Fingerboard: Bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard accented with large multi-ply block inlays.
- Pickups: Dual DeArmond single-coil pickups with unique "mustache" gold foil tops (highly revered for their punchy, organic, low-output growl).
- Controls: 4 "gumdrop" knobs (independent volume and tone for each pickup) and a 3-way toggle switch.
- Hardware: Chrome-covered Harmony tremolo tailpiece, a floating rosewood bridge, and a large 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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