1963 Silvertone 1448 - Black Sparkle

Starting in the mid-'50s, many guitars bearing the Silvertone brand name were produced by Danelectro. Silvertone was the in-house brand of Sears and were marketed as starter instruments. The 1448 was sold with an case with a built in amp.  This price guide entry is for just the guitar without the case-amp. Later, Silvertone distributed a two-pickup version with a louder amp as the 1449. 

Years of Production: 1962 - 1967

Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody

Design Elements: Single lipstick pickup, dot inlays, volume and tone control, six-on-a-side headstock

Notable Silvertone Players: Beck, Mick Jagger, Jack White