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Black sparkle electric guitar with a white pickguard, leaning against its open black case with a red interior, revealing an amp chassis.
01 / 26Black sparkle electric guitar with a white pickguard, leaning against its open black case with a red interior, revealing an amp chassis.
Overhead view of the open black case, revealing the amp's speaker, control panel with tubes, and two coiled cables.
02 / 26Overhead view of the open black case, revealing the amp's speaker, control panel with tubes, and two coiled cables.
Top-down view of the black textured case with a tan woven speaker grille, a black handle, and worn corners.
03 / 26Top-down view of the black textured case with a tan woven speaker grille, a black handle, and worn corners.
Open black case with red lining, revealing a black amp panel with visible tubes and controls, a silver speaker, and coiled cables.
04 / 26Open black case with red lining, revealing a black amp panel with visible tubes and controls, a silver speaker, and coiled cables.
Close-up of the amp's black control panel with three visible vacuum tubes, a volume knob, input jack, and an on/off toggle switch.
05 / 26Close-up of the amp's black control panel with three visible vacuum tubes, a volume knob, input jack, and an on/off toggle switch.
The black sparkle guitar and amp are shown in their open, red-lined case, with the guitar's back facing up.
06 / 26The black sparkle guitar and amp are shown in their open, red-lined case, with the guitar's back facing up.
Full-length view of a black sparkle electric guitar with a white pickguard, two knobs, and a single pickup.
07 / 26Full-length view of a black sparkle electric guitar with a white pickguard, two knobs, and a single pickup.
The black sparkle finish guitar body, with a white pickguard, shows a single pickup, two control knobs, and a clear bridge cover.
08 / 26The black sparkle finish guitar body, with a white pickguard, shows a single pickup, two control knobs, and a clear bridge cover.
The guitar's back, a black sparkle finish with white binding, shows a bolt-on neck and six inline tuners with some wear.
09 / 26The guitar's back, a black sparkle finish with white binding, shows a bolt-on neck and six inline tuners with some wear.
The back of a black sparkle-finish electric guitar, showing the neck joint and four visible screws on the body.
10 / 26The back of a black sparkle-finish electric guitar, showing the neck joint and four visible screws on the body.
Close-up of the guitar's black sparkle headstock with six tarnished tuners and visible finish wear along the top edge.
11 / 26Close-up of the guitar's black sparkle headstock with six tarnished tuners and visible finish wear along the top edge.
Close-up of the black sparkle headstock with six tarnished metal tuners and visible wear along the top edge.
12 / 26Close-up of the black sparkle headstock with six tarnished metal tuners and visible wear along the top edge.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle top, black binding, and textured tan tweed-like side covering.
13 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle top, black binding, and textured tan tweed-like side covering.
Close-up of the guitar body, showing the black sparkle finish, white pickguard, and textured cream binding with some discoloration.
14 / 26Close-up of the guitar body, showing the black sparkle finish, white pickguard, and textured cream binding with some discoloration.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle finish, white pickguard, two black control knobs, and textured cream binding with wear.
15 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle finish, white pickguard, two black control knobs, and textured cream binding with wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the textured cream-colored body, black sparkle finish, and white pickguard.
16 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the textured cream-colored body, black sparkle finish, and white pickguard.
Close-up of the guitar's black sparkle body and cream textured sides, showing the neck joint and some minor wear on the binding.
17 / 26Close-up of the guitar's black sparkle body and cream textured sides, showing the neck joint and some minor wear on the binding.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black sparkle top, cream textured side binding, and some wear on the edges.
18 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black sparkle top, cream textured side binding, and some wear on the edges.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the textured black top, black binding, and cream-colored textured side with some discoloration.
19 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the textured black top, black binding, and cream-colored textured side with some discoloration.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle finish top and textured cream-colored sides with some wear.
20 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black sparkle finish top and textured cream-colored sides with some wear.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with silver frets and strings, showing a nut and white side dots, with finish checking on the neck.
21 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with silver frets and strings, showing a nut and white side dots, with finish checking on the neck.
Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays, showing light wear and a worn, amber-colored neck heel.
22 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays, showing light wear and a worn, amber-colored neck heel.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with light strings, a digital caliper measuring the action at 0.86.
23 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with light strings, a digital caliper measuring the action at 0.86.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing "0.89" on its screen, with the black body and tan tweed case in the background.
24 / 26A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing "0.89" on its screen, with the black body and tan tweed case in the background.
A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard with white dot inlays, showing a reading of 1.69.
25 / 26A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard with white dot inlays, showing a reading of 1.69.
The black sparkle guitar body rests on a digital scale displaying "5 lb 2 oz", with a beige case lining visible.
26 / 26The black sparkle guitar body rests on a digital scale displaying "5 lb 2 oz", with a beige case lining visible.

Silvertone

1960's Silvertone Model 1448 Electric Guitar w/Original Case Amp

$1,595.00

Available

  • Year1960
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreBurbank
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1960
Model
1960's Silvertone Model 1448 Electric Guitar w/Original Case Amp
Finish
Black Sparkle
Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.86
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.89
Weight
5 lbs

Construction

Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Rosewood Fingerboard And Original Frets Show Playwear, But Are In Good Playable Condition (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Pickup And Electronics
Tuners
Original Tuners

Description

1960's Silvertone Model 1448 Electric Guitar w/Original Case Amp

Semi-Hollow Masonite Body In Black Sparkle Finish

Shows Normal Playwear Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Original Pickguard Shows Slight Discoloration Throughout (As Shown)

Original Bridge 

Neck In Black Sparkle Fade Finish Shows Some Playwear (See Photos)

Aluminum Nut

Amp Is Functional, But Quiet. Tubes May Need Replacement

Amp/Case Are In Good Overall Condition Showing Normal Signs Of Wear Including Some Scuffs, Dings And Scratches In The Original Tolex

Guitar Comes With Original Amp Case As Shown

Experience vintage tone and iconic style with the 1960s Silvertone Model 1448 guitar and amp-in-case combo—a true collector’s gem. This classic short-scale electric guitar delivers warm, punchy tones straight from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, perfectly paired with its original tube-powered amp built right into the case. Whether you're a player or a collector, the 1448 offers unmatched retro charm, portability, and that unmistakable Silvertone sound that shaped generations of music.

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