SILVERTONE MODEL: 1457
AMP IN CASE - circa 1964- DANELECTRO
This is an early 1960's Silvertone made by Danelectro. This is the higher-end two pick up amp-in-case model. This guitar as two lipstick pickups. The amp has inputs for two guitars. The tremolo is incredible on this amp. It produces a sweet sound that can be controlled with the speed adjustment. The guitar and amplifier are fully functional. The bridge has been replaced and a tremelo added.
Here's the original description from the 1964 Sears catalog:
"All-in-1 Guitar Outfit"
The Guitar...long 21-fret fingerboard of Brazilian rosewood. Dual pickups let you switch from full deep tones to sharp, treble tones. 2 volume, 2 tone controls. Solid-center body. Sunburst red finish, sparkling silver color accents.
Case and amplifier....3 tubes plus rectifier; volume, tone controls; tremolo strength and speed controls. On-off foot switch (not included: missing) for remote tremolo. Big 8 inch speaker. Vinyl-covered hardboard, with red rayon lining, sparkling trim. About 39 x 14 x 3 inches.
model 1457L weight approximately 27 pounds
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