Silvertone Model 1336 Tube Amplifier, made by Danelectro (1956), ser. #185-809.

Silvertone Model 1336 Model Tube Amplifier, made by Danelectro (1956), made in Neptune, NJ, serial # 185-809, two-tone alligator and tweed fabric finish.

This is a wonderful example of the Silvertone Model 1336 twin amp, one of the best and rare pieces in this brand history This amp was top of the line for the first full line of Danelectro designed and built amps for the Sears catalog 'Silvertone' brand. This connection lasted from the 1950s well up into the '60s and resulted in some of the most popular guitars and amps of their day for beginners, but this amp was a pro-grade product -- at least for sears!

Clad in a two-tone tweed and alligator covering with a distinctly shaped cabinet, this model and the rest of the line became instantly recognizable after its initial introduction in Fall/Winter of 1954. The 1336 was initially listed at $149.95. Although the Silvertone line was made as cost-efficient as possible, the 1336 certainly didn't lack in features; two completely independent channels with three inputs, volume, treble and bass controls each, as well as footswitchable tremolo with speed and intensity controls. A quad of 6L6 output tubes yield around 50-60 watts into two 12" speakers. Although not a stereo amp, the 1336 does use dual output transformers, making it an overall powerful sound machine for a relatively low price. Danelectro sure showed off their cost-saving engineering prowess and marketing savvy with this model, a great value for the time.

Height is 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm.), 27 1/4 in. (69.2 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) deep.

Cosmetically, the amp is in terrific shape, especially considering the fairly fragile cabinet design. The tweed-and-gator two-tone covering is nicely intact overall with moderate amounts of scuffing and dings around the corners and edges of the cabinet as well as a couple of nicks at the front-center edge. The grille cloth is taut and free of any holes or signs of tearing. The rear control panels are clean and mostly untarnished, save for a few tape marks towards the left edge of the top panel as well as some subtle 'setting' marks around several of the controls. The original gator-clad rear panel is sadly no longer present and was at some point replaced with a pegboard-style panel, not unlike some less-expensive amps and radios of the day.

Electrically, the amp is nicely original. The two 12" Utah alnico speakers are original and bear the code 328-611, dating them both to the 11th week of 1956. The speakers have both been reconed professionally and sound and test fabulous. The Freed Transformer Co. power transformer is original as well. The amp has received our typical maintenance and servicing, including a grounded 3-prong power cord, replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks and output tubes biased to spec.

This is a fantastic example of an early classic Silvertone with plenty of volume on tap and an addictive growl when turned up and pushed! Excellent - Condition.