Up for sale, a 1965 Silvertone model 1454 in excellent condition and in good working order. Produced for Sears under their “Silvertone” brand by Harmony in the USA, this model is analogous to the H75-78 series of instruments which were the flagship guitars in the Harmony catalog. This particular example is 100% original aside from a new vibrato spring and has been sparingly played over the past 50+ years. This guitar features all maple, full hollowbody construction and a trio of DeArmond Gold Foil pickups with silver diamond covers. Acoustically, the guitar has a strident, percussive quality that translates well through the pickups. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar and strung with 11-50 strings, this 1454 is a real stunner and weighs in at a mere 6lbs 15oz. The neck has a medium C profile that has a surprising amount of chunk and roundness in the shoulders, filling the palm comfortably for easy chording and clean lead lines. The original frets are present and have been leveled and crowned, currently showing zero wear and playing cleanly all the way to the last fret with consistent, low action. On the headstock, the original Silvertone silkscreened logo is intact and the stock open back Waverly tuners turn smoothly and hold pitch well. The original nut is intact and measures 1 3/4. All of the original hardware is present as well including the carved rosewood bridge, clear mini DeArmond bell knobs, cream baton switch tips, and nitrate tortoise appointments. All pickups retain their original “Rowe DeArmond” stickers on the bottom and all sport identical February 5th, 1965 date codes. The original two-tone red sunburst nitro lacquer finish is vibrant and 100% original, with a glossy sheen that highlights the subtle figuring on the lower bout of the curly maple body. In terms of cosmetic wear, the headstock face shows some scuffing and one tiny cigarette burn below the low E tuner. There’s also one scuff on the bass side upper bout of the top, a touch of buckle rash on the back and a few tiny scattered nicks. A modern hardshell case is included. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1965 Silvertone 1454 Vintage Electric Guitar DeArmond Gold Foils Harmony with Case” is in sale since Friday, March 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Silvertone
- Model: 1454
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Body Type: Hollow
- Body Color: Red Sunburst
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Model Year: 1965
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States