Vintage 1966/67 Silvertone 1439 Hollowbody Guitar
$ 699.00
You're looking at a good condition Vintage 1966/67 Silvertone 1439 Hollowbody Guitar. Everything on the guitar works properly. The guitar sounds cool and has all the vintage vibe you're expecting from a guitar like this.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Serial Number: 4405H1439
- Model: 1439
- Finish: Burst
- Manufactured Date: 1966/67
- Manufactured Location: Chicago, IL
- Weight: 6lbs 7.7oz
- Neck Width: 1.77" at Nut / 1.93" at 12th Fret
- Neck Depth: .93" at 1st Fret / 1.04" at 12th Fret
- Case: Not Included
- Case Candy: Not Included
ABOUT THE SILVERTONE 1439
The Silvertone 1439 is a vintage electric guitar with a relatively short production run, making it a bit rarer among Silvertone models.
Here are the key details about the guitar:
Manufacturer and Era: It was sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company under their Silvertone brand, but was actually manufactured by Harmony in the mid-1960s (specifically offered around 1966-1967).
Design: It is a hollowbody or electric archtop guitar. It is based on the Harmony "Rocket" model, specifically the Harmony H56.
Pickups: It typically features two original DeArmond "Silver Foil" pickups. These are essentially the same highly regarded DeArmond Gold Foil pickups, just with a silver-colored foil cover to align with the "Silvertone" brand. These pickups are known for having a distinctive, punchy, and clear tone.
Features:
- Finish: Commonly seen in a Sunburst finish.
- Hardware: Features a vibrato tailpiece (often described as a chrome Bigsby-esque unit).
- Controls: Usually has two volume and two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector switch.
- Neck: The neck is often described as a "substantial U" shape.
- Construction: The body and neck are typically made of maple.
The Silvertone 1439 is a sought-after vintage guitar due to its connection to the Harmony Rocket series, its relatively short production period, and the fantastic sound of the original DeArmond "silver foil" pickups.