Need some help finding sears silvertone model 1465 schematic. Sears silvertone slant control panel ss guitar amplifier models 1422. Transistors didnt fuzz sweetly when overdriven it was more like a splatter, and engineers hadnt yet learned how to contour. Transistors didnt fuzz sweetly when overdriven it was more like a splatter, and engineers hadnt yet learned how to contour the sound of these new amps for that tube warmth.
Vintage 1960s kay silvertone model 82l thin twin jimmy reed. One of the common examples of the ampincase concept, the silvertone 1448 was built by danelectro and sold via sears in the 60s. I have put an uncountable amount of time to identifying, analyzing, sorting information, and searching to build this silvertone catalog. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. The science of sound guitar gear knowledge 9,349 views. The 1484 has a beautiful, warm clean tone that produces a nice gritty distortion as the volume knobs creep up. Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. Silvertone guitars silvertone classic 1449bsf solidbody electric guitar, blacksilver flake. Silvertone model 1484 twin twelve 60watt 2x12 piggyback. More than 100 years of stories, product and brand histories, photographs, catalog images and more are now available online. The silvertone brand replaced the supertone brand on musical instruments sold by sears. I just recently opened up the head to clean it i dont think it had been cleaned since it was manufactured. Sears contracted with the danelectro company of neptune, nj to build the 14811485 series that stayed in the catalog until about 1967.
He stayed in the position until 1968 and eventually became a vice president of the company. Samick sold musical instruments under the silvertone brand, and relaunched some historic models, until the brand was. He could see the demand for guitars growing and he worked with his guitar suppliers to develop. I have a 1960s solid state twin twelve sears silvertone 100 amp.
More than 100 years of stories, product and brand histories, photographs, catalog images and. The sears silvertone radio and silvertone guitar, two highly collectible items today, are largely responsible for americas fond recollection of the sears silvertone connection. Silvertone model 1484 twin twelve 60watt 2x12 piggyback reverb. Silvertones 1484 twin twelve is a 60w 6l6based tube amp, originally sold in a piggyback configuration through the sears catalog from 1963 1967, similar in sound and function to. Posted on april 22, 2012 june, 2012 by drowninginguitars posted in guitars tagged 1960s, americana, danelectro, department stores, flat duo jets, guitars, history, nat daniel, sears, silvertone ahh, the simple wonderment of the danelectro guitara curious amalgam of household kitchen parts, womens cosmetics accessories, and vinyl wall. Guitars were initially supplied by large manufacturers like harmony and kay, both out of chicago, but the majority of silvertone guitars produced in the late 1950s and 1960s including this particular model. Sears amplifiers originally were made by valco, but by the 1960s danelectro was contracted to build amplifiers and put the silvertone emblem on the grill cloth.
It still has the original speaker and the tubes remain intact. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback. Silvertone s 1484 twin twelve is a 60w 6l6based tube amp, originally sold in a piggyback configuration through the sears catalog from 1963 1967, similar in sound and function to blackface fender bassman amps. Instanton was a big deal, i guess, but as many of you know, early solidstate amps lacked. The strator has adjustable control, the rheostat has a switch. Silvertone diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Save sears silvertone guitars to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback reverb. Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 watt guitar amp 1967 vintage danelectro jensens. Get the best deals on sears silvertone guitar when you shop the. Silvertone 1484 schematic, silvertone 1485 amplifier schematic, silvertone model 1263.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1967 silvertone solid state 100 model 1464 100w guitar amp head. Silvertone came through, although there were some quality issues. Hoffman amplifiers tube amp forum, sears silvertone solid state 100 guitar. The sears silvertone catalog 19311937 was a result of many years of collecting information about silvertone radios. Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 watt guitar amp 1967. Need some help finding sears silvertone model 1465 schematic on. Model 853 silvertone guitars the roots of rocksilvertone.
Sears silvertone 1485 amp manual pdf the 1485 was the most powerful tubepowered amp that sears ever made available. This amp is perfect for bluesy, and classic rock tones. The guy said he just got it back from being checked out and it all works great, including the reverb and tremalo. Vintage 1962 silvertone model 1429 hollowbody electric guitar dearmond pickups. The manualschematics that came with silvertone amps have proved to be valuable assets. And not only that but youll get a great deal too as we showcase an excellent variety of affordable vintage radios from the early to mid 20th century all produced. It has all the original components and needs a cap job and general maintenance. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback guitar amp. The first uke in this series features an all mahogany soprano body, with classy looking tortoise binding.
Get the best deals on silvertone collectible tube radios 19301949 when you shop the largest online. Looking to get it for my recording studio and maybe even for playing around with not as my primary rig. I am the proud owner of a sears silvertone solid state 150 model 1465. Silvertone vacuum tube radios classic tube radios from the. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Dec 04, 2014 demonstration of a circa 1966 sears silvertone model 1481 tube guitar amp with 1959 sears silvertone dano model 1419 electric guitar jonee earthquake signature edition this amp is currently.
Reverb failure silvertone 1484 discussion in ampscabs tech corner. Sears silvertone 1481 tube guitar amplifier with silvertone. The 1963 sears catalog introduced the 1480 series of amplifiers for their popular silvertone line of electric guitars and amplifiers. Now im in my second childhood, so i just got one that appears to have been made in 1965. First sears silvertone transistor amplifiers appear models 1464, 1465. He had a big impact on how the silvertone line developed in the 60s. Title silvertone 1484 reproduction owners manual author. I know to a collector it is not original, lbuti bought it to play acoustiic old blues from the 1920 s thru the fourties. Division 57, which is the department reference that sears used for silvertone technical manuals and. The sears model silvertone e, 80, 81, f r4430, 82, power pack 82, j r4433, h r4432 have been made by king mfg.
Its not exactly clean but its all there including the little plastic pieces that hold the amp head in the bottom of the original cabinet. The most popular of the bunch was the 15watt 1482, which featured a vertically mounted chassis, a 12inch speaker, two 6v6 power tubes, two 12ax7 preamp tubes and a builtin tremolo manufactured by danelectro. The service manual of the series states that it lists all models from l2 to l11 so. Vintage 1967 silvertone solid state 100 model 1464 100w. Jhs 1484 pedal vs silvertone twin twelve amp shootout duration. Silvertone collectible tube radios 19301949 for sale ebay. Division 57 schematics, manuals and publications silvertone world. Silvertone spanish guitar care manual sears, roebuck and company. Dec 08, 20 sears amplifiers originally were made by valco, but by the 1960s danelectro was contracted to build amplifiers and put the silvertone emblem on the grill cloth. Demonstration of a circa 1966 sears silvertone model 1481 tube guitar amp with 1959 sears silvertonedano model 1419 electric guitar jonee. Excellent 1967 sears silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 guitar amplifier.
Mar 17, 2016 vintage sears silvertone tube guitar amplifier. Free silvertone diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Silvertone was a brand created and promoted by sears for its line of consumer electronics and musical instruments from 1916 to 1972. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This model uses just one pickup, while the 1449 used two. Riders sears page 7 shows the same schematic and on 714 alignment for models 1905, 1915, 1955 and 1965 for early and late. This amp like most of the sears amps of those days was actually manufactured by danelectro. Sears silvertone solid state 100 guitar amp troubleshooting. We show also the 17 sears original technical pages where can be found the schematic for original and revised.
The above are the source code index for the manufacturers of sears silvertone radios made in the 1920s thru the 50s. Sep 30, 2016 in the fallwinter catalogue of 1963, sears debuted its 1480 line of silvertone branded guitar amplifiers. The very first guitar amplifier i owned back in 1969 was a 1482, along with an epiphone et270 guitar. I have been troubleshooting my sears silvertone solid state 100 guitar amp, model 1464. Silvertone vacuum tube radios if vintage silvertone tube radios are what youre hoping to find, a great selection is exactly what youll discover here at. In the fallwinter catalogue of 1963, sears debuted its 1480 line of silvertonebranded guitar amplifiers. Rights to the silvertone brand were purchased by south korean corporation samick music in 2001. Unfollow silvertone guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hi silvertone fans glad to meet you here i have my lovely sears silvertone model 1457 amp in case i think it was made in 1964. All original and fully functional high powered 100 w solid state guitar amp from circa 1967.
In 1959, joe fisher became the principal musical instrument buyer for sears. Sears silvertone solid state 100 guitar amp troubleshooting on. The word ukulele isnt usually the first thing that comes to mind when you hear silvertone, but the 853 was a favorite way before the most recent ukulele boom. In 1915, sears introduced the silvertone phonograph, a handcranked machine that came in tabletop and freestanding models. It is around a 15 watt amp, so i wont be playing any arenas with it. This amp was a gift to me from my dad when i was about 17 and i have kept it ever since. Amplifiers 1960s model 1484 schematic silvertone world. Photofact index radio index s scott sears silvertone. I know to a collector it is not original, lbuti bought it to play acoustiic old blues from the 1920 s. These guitars have been used by the likes of beck and mick jagger. Apr 22, 2012 posted on april 22, 2012 june, 2012 by drowninginguitars posted in guitars tagged 1960s, americana, danelectro, department stores, flat duo jets, guitars, history, nat daniel, sears, silvertone ahh, the simple wonderment of the danelectro guitara curious amalgam of household kitchen parts, womens cosmetics accessories, and vinyl wall. Silvertone 1482 1966 amp for sale true vintage guitar.
Hello all, just wanted to ask if anyone knows where i may be able to locate a schematic for the sears silvertone model 1465, i have looked everywhere. Silvertone japan made models written by jimmy noise june 2012 silvertone was a brand developed by sears roebuck company in the early 30s. Of course we all wanted the biggest and loudest amplifier we could afford. See also king model e with a different cabinet and sears silvertone. The sears silvertone radio and silvertone guitar, two highly collectible items today, are largely responsible for americas fond recollection of the searssilvertone connection.
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