From what I've seen on the ones I've sold recently, the prices have held fairly steady. I'm not sure how the economy has impacted the collector guitar market. You can always check ebay for the most current price. Wondering what these things are going for today (Oct/2009) in good condition with working amp case. It's hard to say without seeing pictures why the action is high, but I'm sure it's something that can be corrected unless the neck has warped and even that can be fixed with enough money. If you ever want to sell it, send me an email (you can find the address on the front page of the blog).
The guitar also looks new but has quite a bit of action for an electric - don't know if that's just how these were or if it's from having been put away with tension on the strings and just pulled the neck? The case and felt look new - I mean, new.
Not sure if I'll keep it or not - I'm afraid to play it. Apparently, it's the least common of these guitars. I have a 1449 that my grandfather purchased new in 63. Thanks, I knew someone would be able to help out. I have pix of schematic for Sears 1at 10:44 PM I'm not going to be able to help you with that. Maybe someone will see this and contact you with wiring information. Can anyone direct me to a wiring diagram for this guitar? I know it can't be too complex (one pickup = no switch), but I'd like to have a map. I just picked one of these up yesterday (sans amp) for $160. Thanks for the tip, I'm sure many others can use this information. If the strings are too high after adding the saddle and adjusting the bridge, you can shim the neck with two pennies. Note that the rosewood saddles are easily available online for $10.00. With the case these sell for between $300-$800, with condition being the key toward higher values. I'm researching the value right now and should have it posted here shortly. I have one in basement (to be played tonite) I would give it 90% or better cosmetics, what are they selling for today? Could you let me know the approximate value? 11, 2009 at 11:28 PM The good news is that these seem to be readily available as replacement parts.Ī friend of mine has one of these. That was one of the main reasons that I was able to get such a good deal on this one. Note that this one is missing the rosewood bridge saddle.
Daniel (my father), a pioneer in the industry. A true master stroke of genius from Nathan Daniel and Joe Fisher.Īnd here's a video to someone playing a Silvertone 1448.Īnyone who'd like to know more about the genius who came up with this and many more guitar and amplifier innovations, should go to, a tribute to Danelectro founder Nathan I. Ladies and gentlemen, the elegant awesomeness of the Silvertone 1448. It is the preferred guitar of Dexter Romweber, Cat Power and Beck, and the secret weapon for guitarists the world over.
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2 tubes plus rectifier for good tone plus plenty of volume. Handsome simulated leather covered hardboard case with its own built-in amplifier and big 5 inch speaker. You get a fine quality single pickup guitar with tone and volume controls. Imagine all this plus a 45-rpm how-to-play record at one low price. The following is straight from the catalog description: Electric Guitar and case with built-in amplifier. This package first appeared in the Sears catalog in the Fall/Winter 1962 edition. It's the guitar you certainly see the most of and that's because Sears sold a boatload of them from 1962 until 1966 or so, when they were replaced by the 1451. The 1448 is the one the guitar that pretty much sums up the entire Dano/Silvertone philosophy in one package. It has a single lipstick tube pickup with masonite/pine body and a swoopy headstock with vinyl sidewalls a metal nut, adjustable bridge, and the amplifier built into sturdy case. The 1448 is considered by some to be the guitar of guitars. There are signs of corrosion on the Metal Parts of the case and one plastic foot is missing from the case. One hinge has been replaced with a piece of leather screwed into the body. The Outer Case has been poorly repaired, with old tape on two corners and some small nails on one of those corners. The amp shows chassis number 185-10010 and appears to contain the original tubes. The guitar is complete, with the exception of a small screw missing from the pickguard and the rosewood bridge. The fretboard is approximately 15.75 inches long and has 18 frets. This guitar has a 2-bolt neck attachment, which seems to indicate it is an early 1962 production model. It is an original Silvertone 1448 guitar with amp-in-case. I acquired this set in March 2009 and it has a market value of $290 in it's current condition.
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