1965 Silvertone 1457 Vintage Amp-in-Case Guitar & Tube Amp Set, Danelectro USA
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Up for sale, a 1965 Silvertone model 1457 “Amp-in-Case” in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Crafted in the USA by Danelectro for the Sears-exclusive Silvertone line, this top-tier “Amp-in-Case” guitar was only produced from late 1964 to ‘66, featuring a pair of lipstick single coil pickups, a 25“ scale length, and a Red Sunburst sparkle finish.
The body is crafted from Danelectro’s pairing of a Masonite top and back over a poplar frame and centerblock, resulting in a bold, barking natural acoustic quality, featherweight at 6lbs 3oz. The pickups deliver Danelectro jangle and sparkle, with chiming trebles and a focused, bubbly bass response. When paired with the in-case tube amp, this 1457 offers surprisingly bold cleans and sizzling overdrive with a low noise floor and onboard footswitchable Tremolo. This 1457 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
- Wood: Maple
- Shape: Slender C, measuring .800” 1st fret, .805” 12th fret
- Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlay
- Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
- Scale Length: 25”
- Nut: 1 11/16”, bone (replacement)
- Tuners: Skate key
Body Specs:
- Wood: Masonite/poplar
- Pickups: Lipstick single coil x2
- Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (stacked), Three-way pickup selector
- Harness: CTS pots date to the 36th week of 1964
- Hardware: Bridge with Brazilian rosewood saddle insert
- Plastics: One-ply white pickguard, stacked knobs
The gloss Red Sunburst Sparkle finish is framed by white binding tape, and cosmetic wear includes some minor chips on the body perimeters, one doweled hole on the back lower bout, and some faint finish scratches. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.
The amp functions flawlessly, with an untouched circuit and CTS pots dated to the late weeks of 1964. The original Silvertone-branded tube complement comprises a 6V6GT power tube, 6X4 rectifier, 12AX7 preamp tube, and a 12AX7 for the tremolo. The original Fisher 8” speaker dates to the 10th week of 1965. Controls include Volume and Tone knobs, with Strength and Speed knobs for the footswitchable tremolo.
The case with built-in amp is quite clean, with sparingly little wear on the gray speckled exterior beyond a few minor stains and tiny tears, and the gold grillcloth is very well-kept. The original wedge footswitch is included.
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| Listed | 3 months ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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