Vintage Silvertone Guitars

Roots music pioneers Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and Muddy Waters were among a number of struggling musicians in the 40's and 50's who played Silvertones because of their solid build and reasonable price. Word spread quickly and in the course of a few decades the Silvertone had established it's place in the history of american roots music, as the unofficial 1st guitar of the greats. Chet Atkins, Hendrix, Dylan and many others, first cut their teeth on a Silvertone.

For a little history and perspective, Sears began marketing the Silvertone phonograph in 1915, which was a crank powered machine available in freestanding and tabletop and styles. These prototype record players were offered with a 2 week, cash-back guarantee. At the same time Sears launched the Silvertone record label which featured many of the popular artists of the day. They soon added radio tubes and batteries to the mix. In the late 30's sales of radios began to explode with the onset of World War II. Guitars and then amps were a natural next step.

The Silvertone legacy endures to this day as vintage guitar heads buy and sell these classics all over the internet. Just like Silvertone amps and radios, Silvertone guitars have grown to be collectors items for players in search of that one of a kind tone.

Vintage 1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Model 319 14559
Vintage 1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Model 319 14559 $449.99
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Vintage Sears Roebuck Co Silvertone 1457 Electric Guitar w Tube Amp in Case
Vintage Sears Roebuck  Co Silvertone 1457 Electric Guitar w Tube Amp in Case $550.00 (17 Bids)
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VINTAGE 1950s 1960s SILVERTONE HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR 39 LONG NO RESERVE
VINTAGE 1950s 1960s SILVERTONE HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR 39 LONG NO RESERVE $110.00 (5 Bids)
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Vintage Silvertone Danelectro U1 1417 Dolphin Head USA ca1960
Vintage Silvertone Danelectro U1 1417 Dolphin Head USA ca1960 $499.99
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Vintage SEARS Silvertone AMP in CASE Set GUITAR and AMPLIFIER Model 1448
Vintage SEARS Silvertone AMP in CASE Set GUITAR and AMPLIFIER Model 1448 $399.00
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1960s Silvertone Jupiter Vintage Guitar w Case Black and Clean
1960s Silvertone Jupiter Vintage Guitar w Case Black and Clean $1,050.00
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Vintage Old Kraftsman Electric Guitar Silvertone Kay 50 60s Rare HTF Pretty
Vintage Old Kraftsman Electric Guitar Silvertone Kay 50 60s Rare HTF Pretty $182.50 (7 Bids)
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Vintage 1961 Harmony Silvertone Stratotone Tuxedo 1420 Hollow Body Guitar
Vintage 1961 Harmony Silvertone Stratotone Tuxedo 1420 Hollow Body Guitar $695.00
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Silvertone Electric Guitar Cool Surf ey Green Very Neat o
Silvertone Electric Guitar Cool Surf ey Green Very Neat o $350.00
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Vintage Silvertone Model 1418 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Teisco Really Nice MIJ
Vintage Silvertone Model 1418 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Teisco Really Nice MIJ $895.00
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1963 Silvertone Model 1448 Amp in Case vintage electric guitar amp
1963 Silvertone Model 1448 Amp in Case vintage electric guitar amp $399.00
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Vintage 1960s Silvertone Danelectro 1457 amp in case Guitar NICE NR
Vintage 1960s Silvertone Danelectro 1457  amp in case  Guitar NICE NR $399.99
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early 1960s SILVERTONE Kay Aristocrat style hollowbody SUNBURST
early 1960s SILVERTONE Kay Aristocrat style hollowbody SUNBURST $640.00
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1960s Silvertone Model 1457 Guitar and Amp Case CLEAN
1960s Silvertone Model 1457 Guitar and Amp Case CLEAN $232.50 (4 Bids)
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60s Teisco Del Ray Silvertone ET 460 K4L Super Deluxe Spectrum Surf Guitar
60s Teisco Del Ray Silvertone ET 460 K4L Super Deluxe Spectrum Surf Guitar $790.00
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Vintage Silvertone 1437 Teisco WG 4L Harmony Guitar Japan USA Old Mahogany
Vintage Silvertone 1437 Teisco WG 4L Harmony Guitar Japan USA Old Mahogany $299.99
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VINTAGE HARMONY SILVERTONE 2PU ESPANADA ARCHTOP GUITAR
VINTAGE HARMONY SILVERTONE 2PU ESPANADA ARCHTOP GUITAR $1,895.00
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Vintage 60s White HarmonySilvertone Silhouette Dearmonds Great Sounding Guitar
Vintage 60s White HarmonySilvertone Silhouette Dearmonds Great Sounding Guitar $338.67 (16 Bids)
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Vintage 1960s Silvertone 1448 Guitar Body Bridge Strap Locks Clean Great Shape
Vintage 1960s Silvertone 1448 Guitar Body Bridge  Strap Locks Clean Great Shape $150.00
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1967 Silvertone in Immaculate condition 1457 Amp in Case model
1967 Silvertone in Immaculate condition 1457 Amp in Case model $600.00
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January 7, 2009
Posted in Guitars,Vintage Silvertone Guitars — admin @ 2:27 pm

2 Comments »

  1. WHERE LOOKING FOR A VINTAGE SILVERTONE WITH 4 PICKUPS, I BELEVE IT WAS MODEL K4. DO HAVE ONE AND WHAT WOULD BE THE SELLING PRICE. THANK YOU ,RICKS GUITAR AND AMP REPAIR IN MIAMI,FL.

    Comment by RICK ROTHMAN ,RICK GUITAR TECH. — November 3, 2009 @ 7:24 am

  2. GREAT WEBSITE AND REASONABLE PRICEING.

    Comment by RICK ROTHMAN ,RICK GUITAR TECH. — November 3, 2009 @ 7:27 am

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