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Black tolex amp head with a silver control panel and black knobs sits atop a matching cabinet with a gold grille.
01 / 15Black tolex amp head with a silver control panel and black knobs sits atop a matching cabinet with a gold grille.
Full front view of a black textured amp head with 8 silver knobs and 6 inputs, sitting on a matching cabinet with a tan grille.
02 / 15Full front view of a black textured amp head with 8 silver knobs and 6 inputs, sitting on a matching cabinet with a tan grille.
The black textured amp head sits atop its matching cabinet, both showing scuffs and wear on their right sides.
03 / 15The black textured amp head sits atop its matching cabinet, both showing scuffs and wear on their right sides.
Rear view of the black textured amplifier head with exposed tubes and silver control panel, sitting atop the matching cabinet with an open back.
04 / 15Rear view of the black textured amplifier head with exposed tubes and silver control panel, sitting atop the matching cabinet with an open back.
Close-up of the amp's silver control panel, showing four black knobs with red indicators, and three worn toggle switches.
05 / 15Close-up of the amp's silver control panel, showing four black knobs with red indicators, and three worn toggle switches.
Close-up of a Silvertone amplifier's control panel, showing "CHANNEL TWO" inputs, "VOLUME", "BASS", "TREBLE" knobs, and a toggle switch.
06 / 15Close-up of a Silvertone amplifier's control panel, showing "CHANNEL TWO" inputs, "VOLUME", "BASS", "TREBLE" knobs, and a toggle switch.
Close-up of the amp's brushed metal control panel, showing three black knobs with silver centers and red indicators, labeled Volume, Bass, and Treble.
07 / 15Close-up of the amp's brushed metal control panel, showing three black knobs with silver centers and red indicators, labeled Volume, Bass, and Treble.
Close-up of the amp's brushed metal rear panel, showing a power outlet, cord, and input jack, with visible wear and grime.
08 / 15Close-up of the amp's brushed metal rear panel, showing a power outlet, cord, and input jack, with visible wear and grime.
Close-up of the amplifier's black and silver metal serial number plate, showing "Sears, Roebuck and Co." and "Simpsons-Sears Limited".
09 / 15Close-up of the amplifier's black and silver metal serial number plate, showing "Sears, Roebuck and Co." and "Simpsons-Sears Limited".
Close-up of the amplifier's brushed metal chassis, showing two screws, a vacuum tube, and printed text with minor scuffs.
10 / 15Close-up of the amplifier's brushed metal chassis, showing two screws, a vacuum tube, and printed text with minor scuffs.
Close-up of the amp's internal wiring, showing several brown capacitors, resistors, and control pots on a metal chassis.
11 / 15Close-up of the amp's internal wiring, showing several brown capacitors, resistors, and control pots on a metal chassis.
Close-up of the amp's dusty internal chassis, showing silver tubes, colorful wiring, and a rusty bolt on a metal bar.
12 / 15Close-up of the amp's dusty internal chassis, showing silver tubes, colorful wiring, and a rusty bolt on a metal bar.
A close-up of the amp's interior shows two vacuum tubes, a black transformer with rusty bolts, and a silver capacitor.
13 / 15A close-up of the amp's interior shows two vacuum tubes, a black transformer with rusty bolts, and a silver capacitor.
Close-up of a dark brown textured surface with a large, irregular patch of worn, cracked material and a silver screw.
14 / 15Close-up of a dark brown textured surface with a large, irregular patch of worn, cracked material and a silver screw.
Close-up of the top right corner of the black amplifier, showing significant wear and chipping on the textured finish, revealing lighter material underneath.
15 / 15Close-up of the top right corner of the black amplifier, showing significant wear and chipping on the textured finish, revealing lighter material underneath.

Silvertone

1960's Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve Amplifier w/2x12 Cabinet

$995.00

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Description

1960's Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve Amplifier w/2x12 Cabinet

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Very Good Overall Condition 

Original Tolex Shows Signs Of Playwear Throughout And Has Been Sprayed Silver (As Shown)

Circuit Appears To Be Mostly Original, Recently Updated Electrolytic Caps (See Photos)

Faceplate Shows Some Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings And Scratches (See Photos)

60 Watts

Two Channels

Spring Reverb

Tremolo 

Original 2x12 Cabinet Signs Of Playwear Throughout And Has Been Sprayed Silver (As Shown)

Two Updated Jensen Speakers

Updated Three-Prong Power Cord

Recent Service Included Updated Fuse Holder, New Power Tubes, And Cleaning Of Pots

Missing Footswitch

Please Note: We Do Not Ship Amplifiers Through This Site. Please Inquire For Further Information. 

 

A classic tone machine with serious vintage mojo, the 1960s Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twenty is a fully tube-driven amp that delivers warm, rich cleans and gritty, harmonically complex overdrive when pushed. Known for its bold midrange and punchy output, this amp pairs beautifully with anything. With its iconic retro styling and unmistakable ’60s character, the 1484 is a standout piece for players, collectors, and studios looking to capture authentic vintage American sound.

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