Sears Silvertone 1483 60s - grey tube Amplifier head and speaker

This is located in Bremerton, Wa. 98310. I am selling it for the widow of the guitarist.

The Sears Silvertone Model 1483 is an iconic 1960s "piggyback" tube amplifier manufactured by Danelectro for Sears. a sought-after vintage tube amp for both electric guitarists and bassists.

Key Specifications & Features

• Output Power: ~23 to 25 Watts.
• Tube Complement:
• • Power Tubes: Two 6L6 (or 6L6GC) tubes.
  • Preamp Tubes: 12AX7s.
  • Rectifier: 5Y3 tube rectifier (giving it a unique, vintage dynamic response compared to solid-state rectifiers).
• Speaker Cabinet: 1x15-inch speaker (originally equipped with a Jensen or Fisher 15" speaker).
• Channels & Controls:
• • 2 independent channels (4 inputs total).
  • Simple layout: Volume, Bass, and Treble for each channel

Design & Build ("Piggyback" Style)

• Self-Contained Transport: The amp head latches directly into the open back of the speaker cabinet for storage and transport, making it a portable, all-in-one unit.
• Cosmetics: Styled with dark gray vinyl/tolex covering and a silver/light gray mesh grill cloth.
• Cabinet Construction: Built using masonite/particle board, which kept the weight low and manufacturing costs down, though many surviving units show wear on the cabinet casing over time.

Tone & Common Uses

• For Guitar: While marketed as a bass amp in the 1960s, it is prized by modern guitarists for its warm cleans at lower volumes and its crunchy, gritty tube overdrive ("grind") when pushed.
• For Studio & Recording: Its moderate output (23W) allows players to hit the power-tube sweet spot without overwhelming a room or studio stage.