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SILVERTONE MODEL: 1457
AMP IN CASE - 1964 - DANELECTRO

Danelectro - 1457 - Silvertone electric guitar amp in case model without case 1964 two lipstick pick ups model This is a 1964 Silvertone made by Danelectro. The serial number is 5104 which shows it was made the 51st week of 1964. This is the higher-end two pick up amp-in-case model. This guitar has two lipstick pickups. This model is part of the amp-in-case line but does NOT included the amp-in-case.

This guitar is in excellent condition for it's age. It is 100% original. There are a few nicks and the finish is cracking in places but that only adds to it's character. The back of the neck is worn from playing. All the electronics work properly and the neck is straight. The action is set medium. So you can use this for slide or have it set up to your taste.

Here's the original description from the 1964 Sears catalog:

"All-in-1 Guitar Outfit"
The Guitar...long 21-fret fingerboard of Brazilian rosewood. Dual pickups let you switch from full deep tones to sharp, treble tones. 2 volume, 2 tone controls. Solid-center body. Sunburst red finish, sparkling silver color accents.

Case and amplifier....3 tubes plus rectifier; volume, tone controls; tremolo strength and speed controls. On-off foot switch (not included: missing) for remote tremolo. Big 8 inch speaker. Vinyl-covered hardboard, with red rayon lining, sparkling trim. About 39 x 14 x 3 inches. model 1457L weight approximately 27 pounds

Danelectro Amp In Case model #1457 Item #: d2016 SOLD

Danelectro - 1457 - Silvertone