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.

Rolling Stones JAGGEResque DANELECTRO Amp in Case SILVERTONE 1457 Rolling Stones JAGGEResque DANELECTRO Amp in Case SILVERTONE 1457 Paypal US $1,800.00 4d 22h 45m
VINTAGE 1962 SILVERTONE ELECTRIC GUITAR BLACK SPARKLE AMP IN CASE DANELECTRO VINTAGE 1962 SILVERTONE ELECTRIC GUITAR BLACK SPARKLE AMP IN CASE DANELECTRO Paypal US $499.99 29d 4h 22m
Vintage 1960s Silvertone Model 1457 Amp In Case Guitar 2 Pickups Sounds GREAT Vintage 1960s Silvertone Model 1457 Amp In Case Guitar 2 Pickups Sounds GREAT Paypal US $1,095.00 28d 7h 49m
Vintage 1964 Silvertone Guitar Amp in Case Model 1448 CLEAN Sounds Plays EX Vintage 1964 Silvertone Guitar Amp in Case Model 1448 CLEAN Sounds Plays EX Paypal US $795.00 28d 7h 50m
Vintage 1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Rare Blue Finish Dearmond Pickup COOL Vintage 1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Rare Blue Finish Dearmond Pickup COOL Paypal US $499.00 27d 10h
Silvertone 1454 Harmony Hollowbody Project Parts Guitar Silvertone 1454 Harmony Hollowbody Project Parts Guitar Paypal US $395.00 27d 23h 44m
SILVERTONE Jazz ES SILVERTONE Jazz ES Paypal US $550.00 26d 18h 12m
SILVERTONE MODEL 1451 AMP IN CASE 1967 DANELECTRO GUITAR AMP CASE SILVERTONE MODEL 1451 AMP IN CASE 1967 DANELECTRO GUITAR AMP CASE Paypal US $895.00 21d 1h 33m
1956 Dan Electro Silvertone NECK w KLUSONS ORIGINAL 1956 Dan Electro Silvertone NECK w KLUSONS ORIGINAL Paypal US $550.00 24d 11h 16m
Silvertone Vintage Aristocrat Archtop Jazz Guitar 1950s Silvertone Vintage Aristocrat Archtop Jazz Guitar 1950s Paypal US $1,499.99 18d 21h 17m
Vintage 1963 Sears Silvertone 1448 Guitar W Amp Case Vintage 1963 Sears Silvertone 1448 Guitar W Amp Case Paypal US $795.00 17d 17h 3m
Vintage 1960s Silvertone Stratotone Electric Guitar Black Sparkle 2 Pickup THE 1 Vintage 1960s Silvertone Stratotone Electric Guitar Black Sparkle 2 Pickup THE 1 Paypal US $1,195.00 16d 1h 58m
Vintage Japanese Silvertone mosrite ventures hi flyer electric surf guitar NM Vintage Japanese Silvertone mosrite ventures hi flyer electric surf guitar NM Paypal US $499.00 16d 23h 58m
VINTAGE LAP STEEL GUITAR SILVERTONE ARTIST SER X52710 LK NICE  RARE VINTAGE LAP STEEL GUITAR SILVERTONE ARTIST SER X52710 LK NICE RARE Paypal US $450.00 17d 6h 59m
Silvertone 1413L Made by Kay of Chicago Silvertone 1413L Made by Kay of Chicago Paypal US $699.99 19d 22h 51m
Vintage Silvertone 1960s Electric Guitar Model 319 Ser 14059 Made in Japan Vintage Silvertone 1960s Electric Guitar Model 319 Ser 14059 Made in Japan Paypal US $225.00 10d 42m
1960 Harmony Rocket Custom Vintage H59 3 pickup Silvertone Airline Chris Isaak 1960 Harmony Rocket Custom Vintage H59 3 pickup Silvertone Airline Chris Isaak Paypal US $975.00 14d 11h 21m
Vintage Harmony H62 Electric Archtop Guitar 1950s Silvertone Espanada Gibson Vintage Harmony H62 Electric Archtop Guitar 1950s Silvertone Espanada Gibson Paypal US $2,850.00 9d 10h 22m
1960s Silvertone Vintage 1448 Danelectro Amp In Case guitar and Amp Amplifier 1960s Silvertone Vintage 1448 Danelectro Amp In Case guitar and Amp Amplifier Paypal US $450.00 6d 2h 22m
Silvertone Guitar Amp in Case Circa 1960s Vintage Silvertone Guitar Amp in Case Circa 1960s Vintage Paypal US $450.00 6d 8h 45m
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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