Silvertone U-1 1959 Metallic Copper
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $555 — $910
Starting in the mid-'50s, most guitars bearing the Silvertone brand name were produced by Danelectro. Silvertone was the in-house brand of Sears and was marketed to beginner guitarists. The U-1 was produced with a bottle-style headstock and later with a slanted six-on-a-side headstock. This model was also given the number 1317 by Silvertone.
Years of Production: 1957 - mid-'60s
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Design Elements: One lipstick pickup, dot inlays, volume and tone control, bottle-style headstock (non-original tuning machines pictured)
