{"product_id":"silvertone-model-1457-amp-in-case-1964","title":"Silvertone 1964 Model 1457 With Tremolo Model Amp In Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silvertone 1457 amp-in-case set is one of the most iconic objects American consumer culture ever produced for a musician. Sold through the Sears catalog from 1962 into the late 1960s, it put a complete electric guitar rig into the hands of kids might not be able to swing the price of other gear available. Nathan Daniel's Danelectro shop built every piece of it, and the design is characteristically clever: the guitar stores inside the amp case, the whole thing latches shut and ships as one unit, and you're ready to plug in the moment you open the lid. This example dates to 1964, confirmed by pot codes reading 137-6440 — CTS potentiometers from the 40th week of 1964 — and it comes through in genuinely solid original condition across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp is in great shape - better than most of these I've come across.  The case is in decent shape as well.  The latches don't work all that great, which is typical.  The guitar is similarly nice with one alteration being the nut.  Someone flipped the original nut over at some point - don't ask me why - and when they screwed it into the end of the fretboard it damaged the end of the board next to the nut.  We flipped it back around and it works, which makes me wonder why the heck someone would do this.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is the red burst sparkle finish version with two pickups, one of the more visually striking colorways Danelectro offered on the 1457. Scale length is 25\" with a 1-5\/8\" aluminum nut and 16\" fretboard radius — flatter than a lot of vintage guitars, which helps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood fretboard is in fair condition with a small chunk out at the nut area; the frets themselves are good with no repairs done. Action is set up well at 3\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. The two Danelectro lipstick single-coil pickups are original and in good shape — chrome covers, good output, that characteristic  tone that has found its way onto more records than people realize. Controls are the classic Danelectro stacked concentric setup: two knobs that are actually four — individual volume and tone for each pickup — plus the original pickup selector switch. The tailpiece strap button is missing; a button has been added at the neck heel. Fretboard aside, everything on this guitar presents well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp case is where this set really earns its reputation. The grey paperbacked vinyl covering is original and in good shape; the basket weave grille is intact and original. The plywood cabinet is solid. Inside is a 5-watt all-tube circuit running two 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6V6 power tube, and a 6X4 — wait, the tubes here are listed as 6X6 preamp and 6V6 power, still wearing their original Silvertone branding. There is onboard tremolo. The speaker is a Jensen Special Design 8\" with manufacturer code 220 and date code 461, cone code 308X061 — a Jensen from the 46th week of 1961, which is consistent with parts inventory of the era. Both transformers carry Sears\/Danelectro part numbers and are original to the unit. Filter caps are original. The power cable has been upgraded to a grounded three-prong — the one sensible safety update. No internal repairs otherwise. The case latches are weak, which is common at this age and worth noting if you plan to travel with it. It smells, as the listing notes, like Christmas morning 1964 — which is exactly right. The whole set weighs in at 17 lbs 14 oz for the amp case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty years on, the 1457 still delivers something that no modern entry-level package can replicate: a real tube amp, real lipstick pickups, and a design that was genuinely considered and built by people who understood guitars. This is a complete, all-original set with honest wear and no significant damage — the kind of example that is increasingly hard to find intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: Guitar - 6lbs 2oz \/ Amp Case - 17lbs 14oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: pot codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Danolectro made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: good, latches are weak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: like the pages of a Sears Catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: l 39\" x w 14-1\/4\" x d 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class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: 6440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Brand: Danolectro made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: like groovy Rock n Roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpts from real online end-user reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The amp is so clean and original that it's still running on Silvertone-branded valves.\" - Guitar.com\u003cbr\u003e\"The 1457 is a great guitar — with the full smash of Nathan Daniel features: two lipstick pickups, the elegant Dano-designed bridge, concentric stacked knobs, pickup selector.\" - Silvertone World\u003cbr\u003e\"This Silvertone 1457 is a classic amongst the classic vintage guitars.\" - Guitarz Blog\u003cbr\u003e\"The amp has been fully checked out.\" - RetroFret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe largest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifier selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Northern California\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson electric 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silvertone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56454090227878,"sku":"G-2248","price":999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/silvertone-1964-model-1457-with-tremolo-model-amp-in-case-7489816.jpg?v=1780861156","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/silvertone-model-1457-amp-in-case-1964","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}