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In the shop at Pelican
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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1957 Silvertone Archtop Acoustic, what do you all know?
Scored this today along with some Tele parts I picked up. The guy told me to just take it and that it was a 1957 model.
I dont know anything about these. It's in pretty good shape, considering the age. Neck is straight, the tuners need to be soaked in lubricant for a while. Looks like there used to be a pickguard on it at one time. It sounds halfway decent and could probably shine up pretty well. Maybe I'll throw a neck pickup on it. Anyone have any info on these? I'll get some pics later. |
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05-25-2011, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Like a Sears Silvertone ? Haven't seen one since I was a Kid, if that's what you are talking about.
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05-26-2011, 01:58 AM
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Double Trouble
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: North of Pittsburgh
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made by harmony probably. Harmony guitars are HOT right now. I sold an H 22 bass that I paid $35 for in a pawn shop for $600. Do yer homework.
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05-26-2011, 05:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Louisiana "Take me to 'da bridge"
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Yes! Harmony, Danelectro, Teisco all made "Silvertones"....Used to have one with the "amp in the case"....Strange little axes, many folks collect 'em.
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05-26-2011, 05:37 AM
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05-26-2011, 06:22 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: San Pedro,CA
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What they said, very collectable... don't give it away.
I mean, they are trash and bring bad luck, I will pick it up and dispose of it for you!!!!
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05-26-2011, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ....down Highway 61
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Best sounding guitar I've ever heard in my life. Must be the old masonite
 
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05-26-2011, 03:55 PM
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Beck, G-Love and David Lindley all record with old Silvertones. Great guitars, a lot have the "steel reinforced neck". Play the hell out of it.
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05-26-2011, 04:44 PM
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In the shop at Pelican
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Here's a few pics. It's got a nice burst on it. Just need to find the pickguard for it.
   
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05-26-2011, 06:06 PM
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Looks like its been well played in the cowboy chords. Nice guitar.
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05-26-2011, 07:31 PM
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I love the detail work on the headstock.... Neat guitar to have sitting around for pretty, if nothing else....
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05-26-2011, 08:45 PM
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Nice lookin' gi-tar! Looks like it has had a storied life.
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05-26-2011, 08:57 PM
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1983 Porsche 911sc Cabriolet 3.0
1986 Porsche 944 2.5l
1984 Porsche Targa 3.2L
