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Full view of a black and white sparkle-finish guitar with a single pickup, resting in its open red-lined case with an integrated amp.
01 / 31Full view of a black and white sparkle-finish guitar with a single pickup, resting in its open red-lined case with an integrated amp.
Sparkling black electric guitar with a white pickguard, two control knobs, and a chrome pickup, viewed from the upper body.
02 / 31Sparkling black electric guitar with a white pickguard, two control knobs, and a chrome pickup, viewed from the upper body.
The black sparkle guitar with white binding is shown from the back, resting in its open case with a red interior and built-in amp.
03 / 31The black sparkle guitar with white binding is shown from the back, resting in its open case with a red interior and built-in amp.
The back of a black sparkle guitar body with white binding, showing the neck plate and four visible screw holes.
04 / 31The back of a black sparkle guitar body with white binding, showing the neck plate and four visible screw holes.
Full-length view of a black sparkle guitar with white binding and pickguard, leaning against a black case with a tan speaker grille.
05 / 31Full-length view of a black sparkle guitar with white binding and pickguard, leaning against a black case with a tan speaker grille.
The guitar's headstock, angled slightly left, is black with silver sparkle, six cream tuning pegs, and light wear on the edges.
06 / 31The guitar's headstock, angled slightly left, is black with silver sparkle, six cream tuning pegs, and light wear on the edges.
Rear view of the black, glitter-flecked headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with visible wear and tarnished hardware.
07 / 31Rear view of the black, glitter-flecked headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with visible wear and tarnished hardware.
Angled view of a black textured guitar with white binding, a white pickguard, two black knobs, and a single chrome pickup.
08 / 31Angled view of a black textured guitar with white binding, a white pickguard, two black knobs, and a single chrome pickup.
The black sparkle guitar body with white binding and pickguard is angled from the neck, showing two black knobs and a chrome bridge.
09 / 31The black sparkle guitar body with white binding and pickguard is angled from the neck, showing two black knobs and a chrome bridge.
The black sparkle-finish guitar body, with white textured binding and pickguard, shows two black control knobs and wear on the lower bout.
10 / 31The black sparkle-finish guitar body, with white textured binding and pickguard, shows two black control knobs and wear on the lower bout.
The black sparkle electric guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing its white pickguard, two black knobs, and white textured binding.
11 / 31The black sparkle electric guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing its white pickguard, two black knobs, and white textured binding.
The back of the black sparkle guitar body, with white textured binding, shows four screw holes and a neck joint.
12 / 31The back of the black sparkle guitar body, with white textured binding, shows four screw holes and a neck joint.
The guitar's textured black back and white textured sides are visible, with some wear and a chrome strap button on the lower bout.
13 / 31The guitar's textured black back and white textured sides are visible, with some wear and a chrome strap button on the lower bout.
The guitar's black sparkle back and white textured binding are visible, with four neck bolts and some wear on the lower bout.
14 / 31The guitar's black sparkle back and white textured binding are visible, with four neck bolts and some wear on the lower bout.
The guitar's back, a black sparkle finish with white textured binding, shows four small screws and the neck joint.
15 / 31The guitar's back, a black sparkle finish with white textured binding, shows four small screws and the neck joint.
Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing a cream pickguard with mottled aging, a single screw, and a chrome pickup.
16 / 31Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing a cream pickguard with mottled aging, a single screw, and a chrome pickup.
Close-up of the guitar's black neck heel and body, showing the white binding and a metal screw, with some finish checking visible.
17 / 31Close-up of the guitar's black neck heel and body, showing the white binding and a metal screw, with some finish checking visible.
Close-up of the headstock's black finish with significant chipping, revealing wood, and two cream-colored tuning pegs.
18 / 31Close-up of the headstock's black finish with significant chipping, revealing wood, and two cream-colored tuning pegs.
Close-up of the case's white textured covering, showing wear and discoloration along the dark brown binding, with a metal rivet visible.
19 / 31Close-up of the case's white textured covering, showing wear and discoloration along the dark brown binding, with a metal rivet visible.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light fret markers, showing some wear and discolouration on the frets and strings.
20 / 31Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light fret markers, showing some wear and discolouration on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the dark fretboard and silver frets, showing a capo clamped near the nut and a white dot inlay on the 7th fret.
21 / 31Close-up of the dark fretboard and silver frets, showing a capo clamped near the nut and a white dot inlay on the 7th fret.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays, showing some wear and light checking on the neck binding.
22 / 31Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays, showing some wear and light checking on the neck binding.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with white dot inlays, showing a silver digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.63.
23 / 31Close-up of the dark fretboard with white dot inlays, showing a silver digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.63.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing "0.72" on its black display.
24 / 31A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing "0.72" on its black display.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.87, with the light-colored body binding visible below.
25 / 31A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.87, with the light-colored body binding visible below.
A digital scale displays "5:113" in lb and oz, with a dark speckled object partially visible above it.
26 / 31A digital scale displays "5:113" in lb and oz, with a dark speckled object partially visible above it.
Close-up of the black amp control panel with three visible vacuum tubes, a volume knob, input jack, and on/off toggle switch.
27 / 31Close-up of the black amp control panel with three visible vacuum tubes, a volume knob, input jack, and on/off toggle switch.
Close-up of the amp's internal speaker, revealing its silver frame, black cone, and exposed copper wiring, with some wear visible.
28 / 31Close-up of the amp's internal speaker, revealing its silver frame, black cone, and exposed copper wiring, with some wear visible.
Close-up of the guitar's worn, textured metal bridge, showing red stamped numbers and letters, with some dark spots and scratches.
29 / 31Close-up of the guitar's worn, textured metal bridge, showing red stamped numbers and letters, with some dark spots and scratches.
Close-up of the guitar's black and silver metal serial number plate, showing wear and two screw holes.
30 / 31Close-up of the guitar's black and silver metal serial number plate, showing wear and two screw holes.
Extreme close-up of a pickup's copper coil, wrapped in aged brown paper with visible numbers, showing soldered wires and metal brackets.
31 / 31Extreme close-up of a pickup's copper coil, wrapped in aged brown paper with visible numbers, showing soldered wires and metal brackets.

Silvertone

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

$1,795.00

Available

  • Year1960
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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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
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.63
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.72
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.87
Weight
5lbs 1oz

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

c.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

Visible Surface Wear Under Tuners As Shown

Amp Has Recently Been Serviced And Works As Intended

Amp/Case Are In Very 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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