256 thoughts on “Guitars Etc”

  1. Old guitar
    David Marlette

    We have an old model 319.1221000 made in USA. Do believe it’s a Silvertone or Harmony sold by Sears or JC Penny. Someone suggested it was a Gibson, huh. Trying to find an approximate date or age. Unfortunately there’s no Mfg ,date, or s/n anywhere other than the Model # on the head.

  2. Maton Solid Body Guitar
    Stewart

    Hi All,
    Has anyone out their come across an old solid bodyMaton (blondewood)guitar fitted with a Bigsby Tremelo Bar.
    The unit was custom made one of three around 1960 by Maton
    and was housed in a square brown case when I owned it.
    I would like to know what happened to it after I sold it in
    1969

    Stecam

  3. Silvertone, Blonde, F hole, archtop accoustic
    Ray

    I’m having a real time trying to date this guitar. It’s an exact duplicate of one my father had and sorta remembers purchasing prior to getting married in 1955. I believe this guitar was made by Kay. It’s construction is Maple top and sides with birdseye Maple back.
    I can read L 9373 inside the body as well as what appears to be 1-COA.
    Can’t find any info on the Kay site. The Harmony’s don’t appear quite the same as mine. Please help if you have any information for me.

    1. Model No. 319.120071000
      Chris

      I have a guitar with the same mark on the back of the neck. I have had this guitar in my family since I was a kid. It was purchased by my mother in the mid seventies from Sears I think, may have been JC Penneys. Other than that I am as lost as you. good luck.

      1. Re: Model No. 319.120071000
        Cathy

        : I have a guitar with the same mark on the back of the neck. I have had this guitar in my family since I was a kid. It was purchased by my mother in the mid seventies from Sears I think, may have been JC Penneys. Other than that I am as lost as you. good luck.

        IT"S A Harmony Guitar sold by Sears at one time. It was actually a US made guitar!

        1. Re: Model No. 319.120071000
          Mike

          Hi, I have a guitar similar to Chris a nice guitar at the back of the neck inscribed Model No. 319.12071000 and inside the body is F71.. nice deep sound guitar. I want to know how much its worth today if you sell this vintage guitar? ‘coz I bought it in Goodwill Store for $4.99 ….Thanks!

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Monty
      Monty

      I bought this guitar for my grand daughter and can not find anything on the WEB and was hoping you could help. Is shows Model No. 319.12071000 Made in USA on the back number with 3718 12071 on the inside and no name or manfacture. Thanks.

      1. Model no.319.12099000
        Anonymous

        We got this guitar but we don’t no how much it’s worth we can’t find it anywhere so could someone please give us some kind of information if any we bought it at a goodwill for 20 so if you could email me and let me no if anyone has a clue what type it is my email is [email protected] thanks

      2. 319 12172200 Sears and Roebuck Acoustic Guitar
        Lana

        I inherited this guitar from my dad. He must have purchased it about 40 or more years ago. He just tinkered with it from time to time. As I type this post, I have a very talented guitar player strumming on it right now and wants me to give it to him. The sound is awesome!!! I was curious as to the worth of it. The sentimental value is worth so much more than the actual worth. Think I will keep it!!! He can just play it for me whenever he wants to. It is truly phenomenal!!!!

      3. model 319. 12170000
        carlos

        sounds like the same guitar. I just bought this one and it really sounds good but no other markings. the neck has no truss rod and the model no. is stamped in white on the head in the back. let me know if there is any other info available.

    1. Re: Silvertone 319 60209
      nate

      My 319 is from the spring of 1969. LOOK in the sound hole and look for markings like this(S-69) or (F-71) this indicates the season and year it was made, i.e. Spring (S) Fall(F) and year, so (S-69) was made in the spring of 1969. if yours sounds like mine you should keep it, Great tone and sound depth for a 3/4 size. Cheers

  4. Gibson model 319.60609
    dennis wolfe

    I typed in this model number 319.60609 and it came up silvertone…but on my guitar it says Gibson…can you tell me anything about it? Would it be a Gibson or a Silverone or the did the same company make both of them…Would like to know the year it was made also…thanks so much…Dennis

    1. Re: Gibson model 319.60609
      John

      My father-in-law just bought a Silvertone with the exact same number on it. Front of headstock says "Silvertone" and the back has Model No. 319-60609, Made in USA. There is no label inside, no date stamp that I can see…just a "6". Any idea? Thanks!

      : I typed in this model number 319.60609 and it came up silvertone…but on my guitar it says Gibson…can you tell me anything about it? Would it be a Gibson or a Silverone or the did the same company make both of them…Would like to know the year it was made also…thanks so much…Dennis

  5. Silvertone Acoustic model #319.12009
    Kelly

    We also have this model. We have been hanging on to it for some time. Thinking of putting it in the garage sale. Is it worth keeping and restoring?

    1. Re: Silvertone Model 319
      tom

      : I just got an old Silvertone Model 319. 12049. It’s also says Made in the USA on the back of the headstock. Any ideas on how old this thing is? Is it a Sear’s guitar?

      1. Re: Silvertone Model 319
        shane carder

        : : I just got an old Silvertone Model 319.12120000. It’s also says Made in the USA on the back of the headstock. Any ideas on how old this thing is? Is it a Sear’s guitar?
        whats its value range from?

      2. Re: Silvertone Model 319
        wesley huffstatler

        : : I just got an old Silvertone Model 319. 12049. It’s also says Made in the USA on the back of the headstock. Any ideas on how old this thing is? Is it a Sear’s guitar?
        I ALSO HAVE ONE OF THESE GUITARS. MINE SAYS 319.12120000
        MADE IN USA

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Eddie Groves
      Eddie Groves

      I just got an old Silvertone Model 319. 12049. It’s also says Made in the USA on the back of the headstock. Any ideas on how old this thing is? Is it a Sear’s guitar?

  6. Silvertone archtop
    J.R.B.

    I have a friend who has a silvertone arch top. The number inside is 799H1215. I don’t know if this is a model number or sn. Any information you can give would be helpful.Don’t know if is worth much but it is in very good shape. Thank you very much.

  7. Hi i hav a kay acoustic gutar with f-holes and a pickup and everything is working great and in great condition and its from 1934. how much would this be worth?
    cheers

  8. any information about my silvertone?
    Nick Oltz

    Hello,

    My father bought me this guitar used when i was little and I just rescued it out of a flood today. Its in very good shape but the flood water is causing the neck to peel a bit. It says 559-1411 on the back of the neck. it has two volume knobs and a tremelo knob, two pickups, and is finished so its very light wood near the center that fades to black as you get to the edge of the guitar body. It has a case with a built in tube amp. I haven’t seen it in a while and was wondering if anybody knew about it. Is it rare? What year was it made? Does this model play good? Should I have it restored? I plan on playing it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Nick

      1. Re: any information about my silvertone?
        trent

        : I think I have a old acoustic model 319-1212 . It does not have a silver tone name on it it just has a emblem that I don’t recognise on the back is says model number 319-12120000 made in USA. I can send a jpeg of the emblem

        hang in there

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Trent D Pollack
        Trent D Pollack

        I think I have a old acoustic model 319-1212 . It dos not have a silver tone name on it it just has a emblem that I don’t recognise on the back is says model number 319-12120000 made in USA. I can send a jpeg of the emblem

    1. Re: any information about my silvertone?
      Nick Oltz

      : Hello,

      : My father bought me this guitar used when i was little and I just rescued it out of a flood today. Its in very good shape but the flood water is causing the neck to peel a bit. It says 559-1411 on the back of the neck. it has two volume knobs and a tremelo knob, two pickups, and is finished so its very light wood near the center that fades to black as you get to the edge of the guitar body. It has a case with a built in tube amp. I haven’t seen it in a while and was wondering if anybody knew about it. Is it rare? What year was it made? Does this model play good? Should I have it restored? I plan on playing it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
      : Thanks,
      : Nick

      I just checked the amp, and that says 1457. Does that mean the guitar and amp werent sold together?

      Thanks,

      Nick

    1. Re: how old are giutars
      CHARLIE SEIBERT

      I have an old silvertone acoustic guitar with these numbers inside F63fk and 4719H625. wondering what year it was made the approxmite value. Thanks

    1. Re: Silvertone 319.14059
      Tim McNeal

      : I have a Silvertone 319.14059. It says made in Japan. It has a Brazilian Rosewood fret board. How can I find when it was made? Who made it? I’ve searched and it looks like a Mosrite but I don’t know. thanks for any help.

      Karl,

      I have the same model, got it at Sears in the early 70’s. Still works good, needs some TLC, looking for parts.

    2. Re: Silvertone 319.14059
      Tim McNeal

      : I have a Silvertone 319.14059. It says made in Japan. It has a Brazilian Rosewood fret board. How can I find when it was made? Who made it? I’ve searched and it looks like a Mosrite but I don’t know. thanks for any help.

      1. Re: Silvertone 319.14059
        Mike Heath

        The most I can tell you is that this particular Silvertone was made by Teisco in either 1968 or 1969. I bought one myself in 1999 for $100 and I’m still playing it. Had to re-solder a few connections and replace some missing pickguard screws (unfortunately not with original parts).

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... karl fontenot
      karl fontenot

      I have a Silvertone 319.14059. It says made in Japan. It has a Brazilian Rosewood fret board. How can I find when it was made? Who made it? I’ve searched and it looks like a Mosrite but I don’t know. thanks for any help.

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Jeff Krintz
      Jeff Krintz

      I had an old silvertone amp given to me along with a single pick-up hollow body, jumbo size acoustic guitar. Right now I’m looking for some info. on the amp. The control panel on the back says silvertone model 1344. It’s a one twelve single channel guitar amp, that came with an extremely cool matching sure microphone.The amp has inputs for the mic as well as the guitar. The amp is covered in a maroon vinyl with a four inch silver stripe across the bottom of the cab. The sure mic is old style square with its own adapter attached, so the mic itself screws on to a stand. The mic is also the same color as the amp. The speaker has a narrow silver ring around it and the grill is a woven silver cloth. Very cool.Both the amp and mic seem to work o.k. but I’m sure the amp needs gone through. It’s a little noisey, and not very loud at all. As I said before the amp says it’s a model 1344 but I found a picture on vintage tube guitar amplifier ring.com, the page was sears amp gallery. The picture looks like the amp I have, but his serial num. says its a 1303. This amp is in wonderful condition. I’d say an eight out ten. I’d like to get it tuned up to use for practice at home or small gig. I would greatly appreciate any info. I could get. Thanks, Jeff

  9. Silvertone 1432
    tom

    Hi everybody

    I woul buy a Silvertone 1432 in working condition? Can you help me?
    I need your help cause it’s very difficult to find one. Thanks for answering me.
    Tom

    1. Re: Silvertone 1432
      Joshwa McMullen

      I have a Silvertone model 1432 that is virtually unused. It is all completely original. Nothing has been changed. I took it into our local guitar shop and they said it is in perfect condition. Email me if you want to talk about it more.

      1. Re: Silvertone 1432
        Dan Braatz

        : I have a Silvertone model 1432 that is virtually unused. It is all completely original. Nothing has been changed. I took it into our local guitar shop and they said it is in perfect condition. Email me if you want to talk about it more.
        Do you still have the Silvertone 1432 virtually unused and available?

  10. Silvertone 1432
    tom

    Hi everybody

    I woul buy a Silvertone 1432 in working condition? Can you help me?
    I need your help cause it’s very difficult to find one. Thanks for answering me.
    Tom

  11. Silvertone Guitar
    Henry

    I have what I believe is a Silvertone guitar. I,ve had it for 39 years. It’s been collecting dust in my cellar. I have just started cleaning it up and am going to restore it. I am missing the bridge cover. If you go to http://www.silvertones.com, you’ll see a blue or aqua colored guitar. Mine is similar except it was black. I need the bridge cover shown on that guitar. Any help would be great.
    Thanks
    Henry

  12. Silvertone 1448 amp in case
    Ryan

    I have a Silvertone Amp in case guitar and was wanting to know what it is worth? The only number I can find is 185 10010. It is black and white the amp works but you have to work with it a little to get any sound out. Thanks, Ryan

  13. Sivertone tubes better?
    Kim Ho

    I might buy a 1484 head, it doesn’t have the original tubes. How much of a difference does that make? The head’s in great shape, but new tubes. Should I hold out for another head with stock tubes, or try to find replacement silvertone tubes, or just stop being picky? Anybody have any experienced advice?
    kim

    1. Re: Sivertone tubes better?
      Gary Stevens

      : I might buy a 1484 head, it doesn’t have the original tubes. How much of a difference does that make? The head’s in great shape, but new tubes. Should I hold out for another head with stock tubes, or try to find replacement silvertone tubes, or just stop being picky? Anybody have any experienced advice?
      : kim

      Silvertone doesn’t now and never did manufacture tubes. This, or any, amp will have preamp tubes and power tubes. If you look at the tube, you may see some designation such as "12AX7", "6V6′, or "EL84". This is the tube type. Tubes are available from <Groove Tubes>. Do not mix up tube types. Tubes have a useful lifespan, so the original tubes would likely be no good. Buy the amp and go to groovetubes.com for the replacement tubes.

    2. Re: Sivertone tubes better?
      scott kapellusch

      :kim, i had to replace on of my tubes in my silvertone and it didnt sound any different, although it was one of the smaller tubes. i cant say how much different it would sound replacing the two larger tubes ??? , scott

  14. Silvertone Model 319.12009
    Harold

    I have the 319.12009 with a painted on pick guard or so it seems. It is about half size, not a full size guitar. It says inside made in USA and there is a stamp that sasy F-68 ML as best as I can read it. Can anyone tell me when it was made and anything else about this instument. It looks to be old, and it has been highly used. It needs a lot of work to resotre it. Any information would be valued.

      1. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
        Mary Jo L Piester

        : I just stumbled on a very similar guitar and have been unable to identify it. The headstock does not say Silvertone but has a logo which appears to be a very ornate letter S and letter R. The back side of the headstock is printed Model or 319.120090000, Made in USA. There is also some numbers and Made in USA stamped on the inside of the guitar. It appears to be a plywood parlor guitar (3/4 size) with a fairly nice woodgrain top. I am trying to id it as well.

      2. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
        Mary Jo L Piester

        : I just stumbled on a very similar guitar and have been unable to identify it. The headstock does not say Silvertone but has a logo which appears to be a very ornate letter S and letter R. The back side of the headstock is printed Model or 319.120090000, Made in USA. There is also some numbers and Made in USA stamped on the inside of the guitar. It appears to be a plywood parlor guitar (3/4 size) with a fairly nice woodgrain top. I am trying to id it as well.

      3. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
        Vivian Hopkins

        : I also have a very similar guitar and have been unable to identify it. The headstock does not have Silvertone or anything, just plain. The back side of the headstock is printed Model # 319.12090000 , Made in USA. There is also some numbers f-71 and Made in USA stamped on the inside of the guitar. It also appears to be a plywood parlor guitar (3/4 size) with a fairly nice woodgrain top and tortoise pickguard. I am trying to id it as well. Would love to know more about it.

      4. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
        brian

        i was looking at my guitar trying to figure out what kind it is so i punched in the serial number on the back of mine and its the same as ur do u know what kind of guitar this is thanks

        1. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
          s couvillion

          granddaughter has one Silvertone on front of Dead, Back of head has Model 319.12009 Made In USA

          3/4 size 6-string acoustic

        2. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
          Phil

          Mine has SR on the headstock, which I believe stands for Sears and Roebuck. I’m pretty sure it’s a Silvertone. On the back of the head stock, it’s stamped Model 319.1209000 Made in USA. One recently was on Ebay.

          1. Re: Silvertone Model 319.12009
            james

            i have the same guitar. mine says silvertone on the head stock and i would like to know how old it is, and the value

      5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Phil Gardner
        Phil Gardner

        I just stumbled on a very similar guitar and have been unable to identify it. The headstock does not say Silvertone but has a logo which appears to be a very ornate letter S and letter R. The back side of the headstock is printed Model # 319.12090000 or 319.120090000, Made in USA. There is also some numbers and Made in USA stamped on the inside of the guitar. It appears to be a plywood parlor guitar (3/4 size) with a fairly nice woodgrain top. I am trying to id it as well.

        1. 1960 Sears and Roebuck Silverstone three-quarter Guitar
          Jeff Potts

          Is this 1960 Sears and Roebuck Silverstone 3/4 guitar with the serial number three 19.1 2090000 worth any money?

  15. SILVERTONE GUITAR
    MICHAEL BUTLER

    JUST BOUGHT A USED SLIVER TONE GUITAR THE SAID IT IS A MOSRITE FLAMED MAPLE WITH SUNBURST FINISH MODEL # 26877 CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT YEAR THIS IS FROM ,ANY OTHER INFO , PAID $ 90 FOR IT WAS THAT A GOOD PRICE ?

    1. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
      Squid

      The 26877 is apparently the Canadian version of the 1445. If you’ve got the 6-in-line headstock, it’s an earlier one, ’68 or so, and if you have the 3-per-side headstock, then it’s probably a ’70. Mine is a ’69, and has the 6-in-line headstock.

      http://silvertoneworld.net/electric/1445MIJ/1445.html

      I’ve heard of these selling for $300-600 or so. $90 is pretty good, though I lucked out and found mine for free (some assembly required – it was taken apart).

    2. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
      Keith White

      I also have a 26877 Silvertone, made in Japan. Did you come up with any info – would love to find out what year, original costs, or anything. Let me know if you can. Thanks.

      : JUST BOUGHT A USED SLIVER TONE GUITAR THE SAID IT IS A MOSRITE FLAMED MAPLE WITH SUNBURST FINISH MODEL # 26877 CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT YEAR THIS IS FROM ,ANY OTHER INFO , PAID $ 90 FOR IT WAS THAT A GOOD PRICE ?

      1. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
        Silvertone XS 26873

        : :
        : I’ve got a model 26873 and haven’t found any info yet.

        Well Gerry, its an awesome guitar.it plays well it was made in 1973. Its made in Japan and its a pretty expencive guitar.
        Wish you well.
        Silvertone XS 26873
        PS Is yours a sunbird?

      2. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
        Keith White

        Hi, I have a 26877 Silvertone also – did anyone come up with info, like year and model name. This one is made in Japan.

        : :
        : I’ve got a model 26873 and haven’t found any info yet.

        1. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
          bobo

          : Hi, I have a 26877 Silvertone also – did anyone come up with info, like year and model name. This one is made in Japan.

          :Hi I also have one with the amp, its a beauty, but I cant, find any info either
          : : :
          : : I’ve got a model 26873 and haven’t found any info yet.

        2. Re: SILVERTONE GUITAR
          Brent

          I am not sure if it is a Sivertone or not but I have a sunburst colored one with a chrome plate on the back stating
          that it is a model 26873 made in Japan.

          : Hi, I have a 26877 Silvertone also – did anyone come up with info, like year and model name. This one is made in Japan.

          :
          : : :
          : : I’ve got a model 26873 and haven’t found any info yet.

  16. Info on Silvertone Guitar
    Michael Butler

    I have just bought a silver tone guitar and was told it was a mosrite model flamed maple with sunburst finish. Model number is # 26877 can anyone tell me what year it is from and any other information ! Thanks !

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Sean F
        Sean F

        : I have just bought a silver tone guitar and was told it was a mosrite model flamed maple with sunburst finish. Model number is # 26877 can anyone tell me what year it is from and any other information ! Thanks !

        I found this on the interwebs

        ? Here’s a sweet closet find. It’s a Teisco-made 26877, which is the Simpson-Sears model number for the 1445. Sold in Canada, with a unique serif’d block logo, this is the earliest version of the venerable Japanese-made guitar, with the edge binding. The wood has some beautiful graining visible, but I’ve always wondered why Teisco aligned their ‘bookmatch’ with the neck pocket, rather than centering it. This fine twanger went for $565.

    1. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
      brent clark

      Hi i have one of these amps does yours have two guitar plugins and a port for a microphone plus the one i have is old it is one my dad had if you read this please e-mail me what you’ve have found

    2. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
      george parsons

      : Hi, I’m looking for the value of my Silvertone Amp, model # 1432, purchased new in 1960 from Sears. Also have the large, hollow bodied Electric Guitar. I can barely make out some numbers inside. Looks like 60609.

      1. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
        tom

        : : Hi, I’m looking for the value of my Silvertone Amp, model # 1432, purchased new in 1960 from Sears. Also have the large, hollow bodied Electric Guitar. I can barely make out some numbers inside. Looks like 60609.

        Hi,

        Do you sell your Silvertone? I’m searching for one of this amp. Thanks for answering
        Tom

        1. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
          bennie

          : : : Hi, I’m looking for the value of my Silvertone Amp, model # 1432, purchased new in 1960 from Sears. Also have the large, hollow bodied Electric Guitar. I can barely make out some numbers inside. Looks like 60609.

          : Hi,

          : Do you sell your Silvertone? I’m searching for one of this amp. Thanks for answering
          : Tom

          I too have a 1432 I got for my 16th birthday in 1964. I have Silvertone single cutaway archtop with single pickup that came with it. All one owner in pristine shape. Still have it all. I need info on waht speaker is in the amp. Schematic says 3.4 OHN voice coil, so it must be a 12 inch 4 ohm speaker. Blew mine out when I was 17..what is in yours?

        1. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
          bennie williams

          : I am looking for a schematic for that amp to do some repairs. Any help?

          go to MUSICPARTS.com
          They have manual and schematic in pdf format.
          $15 and it is flawless!

        2. Re: Silvertone Amp model # 1432
          bennie

          : I am looking for a schematic for that amp to do some repairs. Any help?

          Go to MUSICPARTS.com and order pdf of manual and schematic for $15. They email back in an hour and it is flawless!

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Mary Hisaw
      Mary Hisaw

      Hi, I’m looking for the value of my Silvertone Amp, model # 1432, purchased new in 1960 from Sears. Also have the large, hollow bodied Electric Guitar. I can barely make out some numbers inside. Looks like 60609.

  17. Silvertone 381.14870 - Amp in guitar body
    Jim Rohrer

    I just picked up one of these in "fair" shape (lots of scratches, a few dents, etc.) It’s going to need some work to get the amp reasonably functional. Right now it’s just massive distortion.

    I was planning to fix it up and turn it around to sell, but it’s sort of cool looking so I’m tempted to just hang onto it Anyone know if it’s worth anything?

    Thanks,

    Jim

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... scott kapellusch
      scott kapellusch

      i have a silvertone amp model #1448 missing a footswitch.
      can anyone help me find a replacement ???
      i also need a badge that used to be at the bottom of the speaker cabinet , has 2- screws, about 3-4" long. it was never on it, so i dont know what it says ??? the on-off switch blew out when i was young, so i bought a radio shack switch, but i’d like to replace that too !!!! it would be nice to bring this back to its former glory.
      it still sounds great, and i’ve been using it alot lately.
      thanks for your help, scott

  18. Sears #1244 Acoustic Guitar
    Eva

    I am tring to find our some information about the guitar It just says Sears and the #1244.. It is red;black sunburst color.. Any help will be appeciated……

    1. Re: Sears #1244 Acoustic Guitar
      Eva

      : I am tring to find our some information about the guitar It just says Sears and the #1244.. It is red;black sunburst color.. Any help will be appeciated……

      I forgot to add it is a parlor size

      1. I have one, too.
        Claire

        Eva, I just found that exact same guitar in an outbuilding. Being you posted 8 years ago, did you ever get any information on it?

        🙂

  19. Silvertone red sparkle guitar ??
    Lou

    I have a Silvertone Red SParkle guitar with two lipstick pickups. Has nice large frets with a surprisingly nice neck. The guy told me it was a 1961. Anyone know what it is worth. It has white knowbs. One on top of the other

    1. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
      John Cooney

      I have the guitar and the amp in case for the 1457. Red sparkel; two pick ups and the foot petal. Did you want it?
      I am leaving for Alaska in March and want to get rid of my stuff for extra money.

    2. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
      Shane Thomas

      i have a Silvertone single pick up guitar and Amp in case foe sale in god condition just needs 2 strings added to what it alredy has looking for a buyer name your price…

    3. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
      james henderson

      : I’m looking for the amp in case for the 1457 Silvertone Guitar with two Danelectro "lipstick" pickups. I have the guitar…red sparkle. Do you know where I might find the amp in case for it? I have the amp in case for the 1447 black sparkle single pickup but the 1457 guitar is two inches or so too long to fit inside. Any help will be appreciated!

      I have one contact me if you are intrested

    4. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
      lynn

      : I’m looking for the amp in case for the 1457 Silvertone Guitar with two Danelectro "lipstick" pickups. I have the guitar…red sparkle. Do you know where I might find the amp in case for it? I have the amp in case for the 1447 black sparkle single pickup but the 1457 guitar is two inches or so too long to fit inside. Any help will be appreciated!

      1. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
        Bernard Pialat

        Hello _ HELP_SOS_
        I have a very serious problem,Are you able to help me please ?
        I possess two guitars whis amp in case :
        1_ Vintage #1448 DANELECTROS Amp in case SILVERTONE
        2_ Vintage #1457 DANELECTROS Amp in case SILVERTONE
        I use of the ampli #1457 amps, for studio recording. It has just fallen unfortunately in breakdown yesterday, it is a very big problem for me (Tranformateur is broken).Would, could you be able to send me measures of the electric tensions of the transformer as well as shemases and plans of the (two) ampli, so that I can repair?
        Or to tell me or can I find ?
        Please it is urgent and very important.
        Again thank you
        Very best regards
        Bernard Pialat, From France

      2. Re: silvertone 1457 guitar with amp in case
        kevin duncan

        I have a case for the 1457 in almost mint condition. Send me an email if you are still interested..Thanks, Kevin

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John Wright
      John Wright

      I’m looking for the amp in case for the 1457 Silvertone Guitar with two Danelectro "lipstick" pickups. I have the guitar…red sparkle. Do you know where I might find the amp in case for it? I have the amp in case for the 1447 black sparkle single pickup but the 1457 guitar is two inches or so too long to fit inside. Any help will be appreciated!

      1. WANTED Silvertone 1457
        Michael Roberts

        I have the AMP/CASE just need the guitar…Might be willing to part with the amp/case but would really like the guitar

  20. Older Silvertone guitar and amp.
    Garry

    WE have a silvertone guitar from Sears,Roebuck amp model # 1451 no model # on guitar.Guitar is black and white. Both in working order and excellent condition.Anyone have any information for us.Cannot find any thing on the net or E-Bay. What is it worth?

    1. Re: Older Silvertone guitar and amp.
      mike

      have you checked out Harmony Central’s user reviews? they dont have anything about 1451’s, but it does talk a little about 1448 and 1452. are you looking to sell it. i’ve been thinking about buying a silvertone with the case amp.

      : WE have a silvertone guitar from Sears,Roebuck amp model # 1451 no model # on guitar.Guitar is black and white. Both in working order and excellent condition.Anyone have any information for us.Cannot find any thing on the net or E-Bay. What is it worth?

      1. Re: Silvertone 1485 amp
        Dave Malone

        : :I have a 1485 silvertone amp with speaker cabinet. Plays very well. Are you still looking for one?
        Yes I am.I’m in New Orleans.Wher are you located?Thanx

    1. Re: Silvertone 1485 amp
      Julien Bowles

      Me too bro.
      I had one when I was young back in the 60’s. It was stolen from a club and I am looking again, that’s how I came across your post. Good luck to you and if you happen to find two of them…lemme know. BTW, it’s hard to find one complete because the cabs are made from thin particle board and most have come apart. The others have had the speakers pulled out. Still there are some out there…
      Julien

  21. Silvertone amplifier model # 1300
    John Rink

    This amp is in good condition. I don’t know if it works, because the power supply chord is cracked in several places. I wouldn’t dream of plugging it up in this condition! I will have it prof. repaired before I sell. Make me an offer.

    1. Re: Silvertone amplifier model # 1300
      Gabriel D

      Does it have a white an grey interwoven tolex cover with a green velvet grille cloth with a picture of a treble cleff an notes on it? And does it still have the back cover over the 110 volt dc speaker magnets.I have one in fully functional condition. Its case has a little of the tolex peeling on it though and the cover is gone. Im still wondering what year it is…lol. Whats your price?

    1. Re: Old silvertone guitar for sale.
      bennie williams

      : I have an old single pickup sunburst guitar.Some finish cracking,excellent condition,no case. Call [540}962-5124

      Is the guitar an archtop with F holes?
      Does it have 2 white plastic knobs, volume and tone?

    2. Re: Old silvertone guitar for sale.
      tom

      : I have an old single pickup sunburst guitar.Some finish cracking,excellent condition,no case. Call [540}962-5124 Do you have any photos and a price in mind

  22. Silvertone 1457 with amp in case
    Abraham

    My friend has a Silvertone 1457 with an amp in the case and asked me to search the net for info on it. Both look like they’re in mint shape. Can anyone tell us anything about it?

    1. Re: Silvertone 1457 with amp in case
      Outlaw

      : My friend has a Silvertone 1457 with an amp in the case and asked me to search the net for info on it. Both look like they’re in mint shape. Can anyone tell us anything about it?

      I recently sold one in mint (like new) condition. I sold it for $125.00. Had it for ten years and tried to get more for it through ebay and numerous other worldwide classifieds with no one offering more than $85.00 to $100.00 finally got rid of it. I had $75.00 invested and thought i’d never get anything out of it. if I had been a collector i might have kept it but collectors pay even less than just folks who want an old memory.

    2. Re: Silvertone 1457 with amp in case
      Ronn

      : My friend has a Silvertone 1457 with an amp in the case and asked me to search the net for info on it. Both look like they’re in mint shape. Can anyone tell us anything about it?

      I have a friend who is looking to buy a 1457. is yours for sale? how much? email me with the color and condition and price. thanks, Ronn

      1. Re: Silvertone 1457 with amp in case
        erik

        : : My friend has a Silvertone 1457 with an amp in the case and asked me to search the net for info on it. Both look like they’re in mint shape. Can anyone tell us anything about it?

        : I have a friend who is looking to buy a 1457. is yours for sale? how much? email me with the color and condition and price. thanks, Ronn

        I have a minty one that was never used, ever one owner under the bed guitar all original, email me at [email protected] if you are interested.

  23. Palm Spring Guitar
    Mark

    Hi…I’m having a horribly difficult time trying to find information on this old guitar that I found at my parents place. It is a smaller guitar with "Palm Springs" at the top. The number inside is 3201H1075…Any info would be greatly appreciated.

      1. Re: Palm Beach Guitar
        Thelma

        : : Hi…I’m having a horribly difficult time trying to find information on this old guitar that I found at my parents place. It is a smaller guitar with "Palm Beach" at the top. The number inside is 469381075..Any info would be greatly appreciated.

      2. Re: Palm Beach Guitar
        Brian

        I too found an old palm beach guitar at the dump today and brought it home, there’s nothing wrong with the guitar….somebody just getting rid of it i guess…..do you have any info on them?

      3. Re: Palm Beach Guitar
        Bert Hooper. Canada.

        Hi thar!
        I have a Palm Beach Model Guitar, and I understand that it dates back to the mid 40’s.
        My Serial Number is 4591H928, so I’m thinking that these were made for mass distribution in Canada by Sears, Eatons, or the Bay.
        If you find anything more about these, I’d love to know.
        Regards!
        Bert.

        1. Re: Palm Beach Guitar
          Leon Girardin

          L: Hi thar!
          : I have a Palm Beach Model Guitar, and I understand that it dates back to the mid 40’s.
          : My Serial Number is 4591H928, so I’m thinking that these were made for mass distribution in Canada by Sears, Eatons, or the Bay.
          : If you find anything more about these, I’d love to know.
          : Regards!
          : Bert.

          Hi Bert,

          Could please send me a picture of your guitar?

          Thanks,

          Leon

      4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Sorry...it's Palm Beach not Springs
        Sorry...it's Palm Beach not Springs

        : Hi…I’m having a horribly difficult time trying to find information on this old guitar that I found at my parents place. It is a smaller guitar with "Palm Beach" at the top. The number inside is 3201H1075…Any info would be greatly appreciated.

        1. Palm Beach
          Anonymous

          I have one just like that. As stated above, yes, made for Sears and sold in their catalog. It is a Harmony Supertone Parlor Guitar. A similar guitar sold in the 1940 Sears catalog for $6.95

          I got in touch with the current Harmony company and got help in dating it. Look for a red oval stamp on inside back with three digits inside: a Letter S or F (spring or Fall) and two numbers giving the year. Mine is S40 or Spring of 1940. Look carefully, as it may be faint.

          Mine also has a very high action so I think you may be right that it was designed as a slide guitar.

          It has survived quite well and has decent tone for a parlor guitar. All solid wood. Birch back and sides. Unsure about the front, but it has a very wide grain pattern.

          You can catch glimpses of it being played in my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/dnKRwGbkbOs

        2. Palmbeach guitar
          CWL

          I have one of these, got it for $5 at value village in Pembroke, ON
          It’s from 1934. It’s a small guitar . has green palm trees painted on it and red birds flying across it with varnished wood under that. When I bought this I managed to find another one for sale on ebay for around $500cdn, I saw another that belonged to a guys grandfather he said it was 1934 model. I believe it may be a slide guitar as strings are high off fret board.

        3. Just had mine brought back to life. My Dad bought it new by mail order in the mid 1940’s and it was always around the house while I grew up. I think the model is Supertone, and they were built by Harmony/Stella for Sears. Best guess about the materials are birch back and sides with a maple top. What the luthier found amazing is that it hadn’t disintegrated over the years. The neck could still stand a reset but it sounds and plays great, just nice to have an old familiar sound around the house again. Do a search for Supertone palm beach guitar and you might still find one that Elderly Music had for sale a while back.

          Cheers,
          -Eli.

        4. Palm Beach Guitar
          Bradley

          Im a little late for this i see, but i also have a palm beach guitar. I got it when my grandfather passed away. Its an old black wooden guitar and has palm beach written on it with a picture of a hawaiian beach/trees/hula girl

          I cant find any picture of any guitar like it online.

          Being in canada, the sears comment makes some sense though i guess

    1. Re: Silvertone guitar model # 319.60609
      Tom mcmahonm

      : I am looking for any information about the age and value a this Silvertone guitar.

      :I have one with the same model number. I got mine from a babysitter in 73. I am 37 now and my 10 year old plays it every day. that is priceless. Good luck. Tom.

      1. Re: Silvertone guitar model # 319.60609
        jessica

        : : I am looking for any information about the age and value a this Silvertone guitar.

        : :I have one with the same model number. I got mine from a babysitter in 73. I am 37 now and my 10 year old plays it every day. that is priceless. Good luck. Tom.

        I have been looking for info on my silvertone (same model #) I picked it up in 2006 at an antique shop in Idaho Falls. She plays so nice…anyway, looks like we’re all looking for info eh…lol.

  24. I have a silvertone begginers guitar circa 1959.
    Rob Cook

    I have a silvertone begginers guitar and case circa 1959, with origial papers. Sears cat # 4609. Starburst patterns front and back. Good condition. V6618 Don Ramey. Looking to find the value. Any help????

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