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Industry | consumer electronics |
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Genre | Producer |
Founded | 1915; 104 years ago |
Defunct | 1973; 46 years ago |
Products | Musical instruments radios televisions |
Owner | Sears, Roebuck and Company (former) Samick (current) |
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Silvertone was a store brand used by Sears, Roebuck and Company for its line of consumer electronics and musical instruments from 1915 to 1972.[1] The Silvertone brand was introduced by Sears in 1915 with a hand-cranked phonograph.[1] Beginning in the 1920s, the brand was expanded to include Silvertone radios and again expanded in the 1930s to musical instruments, superseding the previously-used Supertone branding.[1]
- 1Musical instruments
Musical instruments[edit]
Silvertone 1369L/1382L
Silvertone guitars became popular with novice musicians due to their low cost and wide availability in Sears stores and the Sears catalog. Jerry Garcia, Rudy Sarzo, Gary Rossington, Chet Atkins, Bob Dylan, David Lindley, John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Joan Jett, Randy Bachman, Jack White, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Phil Keaggy, Mark Knopfler, Brad Paisley, Dr. SETI, David Marks, and Joe Walsh,[2] played a Silvertone for their first electric, bass, or acoustic guitar. The Canadian band Chad Allan and The Silvertones, which would go on to become The Guess Who, took its name from this line of instruments. Pete Townshend used them in live performance with The Who. Jack White uses vintage Silvertone amplifiers.Singer-songwriterBeck's main electric guitar is a Silvertone 1448. Bon Iver used one in making For Emma, Forever Ago. Chris Isaak is known to play a Silvertone 1446 archtop hollow-body guitar. His three-piece backing band is named 'Silvertone', after which he titled his 1985 debut album.
Silvertone instruments and amplifiers were manufactured by various companies, including Danelectro, Valco, Harmony, Thomas, Kay and Teisco.
The guitars, especially the 1960s models, are frequently prized by collectors today. Two of the best-known Silvertone offerings are the Danelectro-built Silvertone 1448 and 1449, made in the early to mid-1960s. The 1448 had a single lipstick pickup,[3] while the 1449 was equipped with a two-pickup configuration,[4] and was succeeded in 1964 by the 1457 model.[5] These guitars' cases had a small built-in amplifier, and the guitars themselves had very short-scale 18-fret necks, which proved popular with beginners. Beck's main guitar is the 1448.
Similarly the Silvertone 1484 'Twin Twelve' 60 Watt guitar amplifier, introduced in 1963 as an affordable beginner's amp, has gained a collectors' following, since artists like Jack White, Beck, Coldplay, and others have been known to use it.[6]
Sears also sold a number of non-stringed instruments under the Silvertone name, such as electronic organs and chord organs manufactured by the Thomas Organ Company, and harmonicas made by the Wm. Kratt Company.
Samick rebrand[edit]
Rights to the Silvertone brand were purchased by Samick Music Corporation in 2001. In 2013 Samick released the Silvertone Classic series; reissues of the original Silvertone models from the 50's and 60's. The first two models released were the 1303/U2 (originally manufactured by Danelectro) and the 1478 (originally manufactured by Harmony), followed by the 1449 (also known as the 'Amp-in-Case' model, originally manufactured by Danelectro), and the 1423 Jupiter (originally manufactured by Harmony). The reissues are not exact replicas, but are modeled and engineered as close to the originals as possible (using vintage models to compile the actual specifications). In January 2014 the Silvertone reissue 1444 bass was debuted at the Anaheim Winter NAMM show.
In early 2015, Samick introduced six reissue Silvertone acoustic guitars including the full body 955 and single cutaway 955CE, the 600 in either spruce or mahogany, the 'Sovereign' 633, and the 604. Some models were also made available with acoustic pickup circuitry for amplified playing. In addition, the model 853 ukulele was introduced with an amplificable version as well.[7]
Historical models[edit]
- Silvertone 1369L/1382L
(Kay K-161 Thin Twin) - Silvertone 1413L
(Kay K-318 Speed Demon) - 1962 Silvertone 1448 Amp-in-case
(by Danelectro) - Silvertone 1448
(by Danelectro) - Silvertone 1417/1415
(based on Danelectro U1) - Silvertone 1423 (Harmony H49 Stratone Jupiter)
- Silvertone 1454
(Harmony H78) - Silvertone 1480
(Harmony H19 Silhouette) - Silvertone model 1219 Buck Owens 'American' (by Harmony Company) [8]How to download a private youtube video. Using the Video Cache View utility, you can play the cached version of the private video as it was previously saved on your local storage before it became private. From what I understand, because these videos were previously viewable and saved to your disk drive, the settings of the YouTube video do not matter in this case, making this a security flaw for YouTubers who decide to make a public video private.
- Silvertone ET-460
(Teisco K-4L/ET-460) - Silvertone model 57
(Teisco NB-4) - Silvertone chord organ
(by Thomas Organ) - Silvertone Paul Stanley Sovereign Special (by Samick)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Silvertone: 1915-1972'. Sears Brands, LLC. October 31, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
- ^Walsh, Joe. 'Joe Walsh'. Live from Daryl's House. Episode 60. 10:04 minutes in. YouTube, Palladia, VH1. Retrieved 01/03/2014.
It was a Silvertone, which was made by Sears & Roebuck, and that was a [..] huge mail-order company in Chicago. This was way before Amazon[.com] or anything like that. You ordered it and [..] two weeks later my guitar came. I think it was forty bucks.
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(help) - ^http://www.silvertoneworld.net/electric/1448/1448.html
- ^http://www.silvertoneworld.net/electric/1449/1449.html
- ^http://www.silvertoneworld.net/electric/1457/1457.html
- ^'Twin Twelve V2'. JHS Pedals. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
[..] the amp’s gritty and unpolished tone has since made it legendary, hard to find, and coveted by some of the biggest names in music.
- ^http://www.silvertoneclassic.com/reissue-guitars/
- ^http://www.silvertoneworld.net/acoustic/1219buckowens/1219_Buck_Owens_American.html
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Silvertone. |
- Silvertone Guitars, Samick Music Corporation — current official site
- Silvertone Classic, Samick Music Corporation — current reissue guitar site
- Silvertone World — non commercial site
- Vintage Silvertones, Glyph Media Group — curated collection of 1950-1980 models
- Harmony databases, DeMont Guitars — Silvertone guitars made by Harmony
- Vintage American, King of Kays — Silvertone/Harmony variations and info
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1960's Vintage Silvertone 319.12109 Acoustic Guitar Made In The USA 310 1210
Bridge, nut and frets in great shape. action is high past the 5th fret, or so. No truss rod.Brand: Silvertone$166.48 shippingDexterity: Right-HandedCustoms services and international tracking providedSILVERTONE Archtop Guitar slide ready w/cracks & case AS IS
SILVER TONE Archtop Guitar in chipboard case. Ok slide player, but would need neck reset to be a good player regular up and down.Non original chipboard case is included. Silvertone Archtop Acoustic Guitar.Brand: Silvertone$134.79 shippingDexterity: Right-HandedCustoms services and international tracking providedVintage Circa 1964 Silvertone Acoustic 12 String Leadbelly Natural w/ Soft Case
Guitar is exactly as pictured. No buzz or issues. No cracks or repairs. An issue free example for the player and collector alike. It has had a fresh neck set so it's playing nicely with a good action.Brand: Silvertone$300.00 shippingDexterity: Right-HandedUSED SR SILVERTONE? ACOUSTIC GUITAR w CASE MODEL 319-12950000 SMALL SIZE CHILD?
I AM NOT CERTAIN OF ITS EXACT AGE OF THIS GUITAR. I AM NOT AN EXPERT, BUT SEEMS TO PLAY WELL. I BELIEVE'SR' STANDS FOR SILVERTONE. THE MODEL NMBER IS STAMPOED AND INSIDE THE GUITAR IS STAMPED 'MADE IN USA' AND ALSO 'F-70.'.Brand: Silvertone$149.99 shipping1965 Silvertone Flatop Acoustic Guitar PROJECT
The body appears to be birch wood, painted binding, front and back. The 19 fret neck is pretty straight. 018' neck relief at the 6th fret. Quite respectible for a non adjustable. The neck joint to the body has begun to separate, it will need a neck reset.Top Rated Plus$82.84 shippingBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-HandedSilvertone Classic Acoustic Guitar
Silvertone Classic Acoustic Guitar. This guitar is in nice condition. It is a classical style with nylon strings. Action is nice and low, new strings, no case. A little wear in the varnish on the fretboard near the top. Overall good condition. Don't know age but it has a vintage look. Judging from others I have seen for sale I guess probably 60's or 70's, not certain though. You be the judge. Top two tuners have a little bend in them, but work fine. Thanks for looking0 bids$68.86 shippingEnding Jun 4 at 8:49AM PDT3d 17hBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-HandedCustoms services and international tracking providedVintage 1960's Silvertone Acoustic Guitar for Project Restoration
I am thinning my collection and I do not have the room or the repair space to fix it. I have tried to display any flaws and show the extent of what needs to be repaired. As far as I know, the guitar is all original.Brand: Silvertone$118.38 shippingDexterity: Right-HandedCustoms services and international tracking providedVINTAGE SILVERTONE GUITAR MODEL 319 60609 made in USA in GOOD CONDITION
THE MODEL # 319 ACOUSTIC 3/4 SIZE. NICE PIECE. IN GRETA CONDITION. WILL NEED NEW STRINGS. SOLD AS PICTURED. USA MADE.0 bids$84.84 shippingEnding Saturday at 12:59PM PDT21h 38mBrand: SilvertoneCustoms services and international tracking providedVINTAGE 1960s SILVERTONE ukulele Guitar Model 319 USA Made Great Shape
VINTAGE 1960s SILVERTONE ukulele Guitar Model 319.12559 USA Made. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.Top Rated Plus$54.92 shippingBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-HandedCustoms services and international tracking providedVintage Bobby Lee Leather Guitar Strap for Acoustic 64inches long ShipWorldWid
I am selling a Vintage Bobby Lee's Leather guitar strap for acoustic guitar. This is in good condition and this is the style that wraps around the head stock but could be modified for a strap button. Please understand ***Buyer must contact us within 24 hours and pay for shipping, handling, and insurance. I ship world wide, please understand shipping cost is for USA. There will be additional costs for international shipping. Please ask all questions if you have any concerns prior to bidding. PLEASE UNDERSTAND IF IT'S NOT IN THE DESCRIPTION, IT'S NOT INCLUDED. Thanks and check out my other listings. (1)Brand: Silvertone$62.48 shippingCustoms services and international tracking provided1950s Silvertone Acoustic Guitar 3/4 Delta Blues PROJECT
Brand: Silvertone$64.52 shippingCustoms services and international tracking provided1963 Silvertone Model 57 Archtop Guitar 619 / 627 VINTAGE
For your consideration, a 1963 Silvertone 619 Model 57 Archtop. They feel substantial in the hands. Last year for these specs! since 1931. The original lacquer finish has been lightly cleaned and buffed, bringing out the original shine.Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferSilvertone Tenor Guitar Top 4 strings guitar Tuning or Banjo Tuning Electric PU
Silvertone Blonde Tenor Guitar. Uses Top four strings of guitar tuning or Tenor Banjo Tuning. May want to just play guitar acoustically. Has a nickel size rub through the finish where it would rest on the leg sitting.Brand: Silvertone1965 Silvertone Modl 615 Big Stella Redburst Pro Setup New Strings Original Case
Huge woody sound made for the Blues or Folk Song Strumming. Its a really cool guitar. These guitars were only made from 1963 thru 1967. This one is identified as a 1965 from the S-65 stamped in the sound hole indicating Spring of 1965.Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferVintage 1964 Silvertone by Harmony Parlor Acoustic Guitar SUNBURST 604
Vintage 1964 Silvertone by Harmony Parlor Acoustic Guitar SUNBURST 604. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferDexterity: Right-HandedSunburst 1961 Slivertone Acustic gutair
Great Shape Sunburst Silvertone Acoustic Gutair All original 1961 Make me a offer.Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferDexterity: Right-HandedVintage Sears Guitar Model 1244 - 6 Strings- 36” INCH- With CASE VERY NICE
Vintage Sears Guitar Model 1244 - 6 Strings- 36” INCH- With CASE VERY NICE. Vintage sears guitar model 1244 with case 6 strings - Around 36”. Body & neck - color in pretty good condition Hasn’t been used in a while might need string adjustments or a basic tune up. Please carefully review all provided photos for the best description available. Smoke pet free home! Any question feel free to ask Shipping only to lower 48 states. No international shipping. Thxs for looking have a wonderful day!!Brand: Silvertoneor Best Offer1960s Silvertone Guitar Model Number 319-12079 Made In USA
1960s Silvertone Guitar Model Number 319-12079 Made In USA. Needs strings. Has some minor scratches and marks. The bridge is broken and has been glued back together. Just needs to be replaced. I bought at an estate sale and I have never put strings on it. Has signs of wear from playing. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.0 bidsEnding Today at 4:37PM PDT1h 16mBrand: SilvertoneVintage Silvertone 319 Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferDexterity: Right-HandedSilvertone Model No. 319.12089 1969
Tuning knobs are a bit stiff, but usable. This guitar was originally sold from Sears nearly 40 years ago.Brand: Silvertoneor Best OfferDexterity: Right-Handed1 (ONE) Sears Silvertone Guitar, Archtop 'Kentucky Blue' #637
L 1739 5520 - it is hard to make out the '3' so it might be a 1 or 7 but they are certified 1955 and considering their age they are in mint condition, all wired to go and they sound amazing!0 bidsor Best OfferEnding Jun 4 at 12:58PM PDT3d 21hBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-Handed60s Original Vintage Silvertone black PG with felt pads - has scratches
Brand: Silvertoneor Best Offer1959 Silvertone 1429L guitar Made in USA
It's a 1959 Silvertone 1429L archtop, first year of production. The guitar is 55 years old and in amazing shape. Only issues are just a few finish nicks and scratches but nothing major. I have a 60's Harmony H78 with a bigsby that I use more often(because of the bigsby) so I've decide to part ways with this one.Local Pickupor Best OfferBrand: Silvertone1965 Silvertone Harmony H621 Acoustic Guitar Excellent Condition Alligator Case
1965 Silvertone Harmony H621 Acoustic Guitar Excellent Condition with Alligator Case Guitar is in excellent condition, minor signs of use. Case is missing handle, see all photos for condition. S-65 HC 9637H621 Local pickup only.Local Pickupor Best OfferBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-HandedVintage silvertone acoustic guitar project F-63
As you can see this guitar needs a little work, but not much. The neck is in good and is not pitched forward so there will not be any major repairs to this instrument. It needs a tailpiece, tuners , nut and strings and your playing. Vintage silvertone acoustic guitar project F-63. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.0 bidsor Best OfferEnding Jun 5 at 6:05PM PDT5d 2hBrand: SilvertoneVINTAGE SILVERTONE PARLOR GUITAR
Guessing made in the 1950’s Silvertone Parlor Guitar. Sold as is listed. Has very cool old original rope strap. Made in USA stamped on inside. Need new strings.1 bidEnding Today at 5:00PM PDT1h 39mBrand: SilvertoneDexterity: Right-Handed
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