Silvertone 1446

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Unleash your musical prowess with the Silvertone 1446, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that doesn't skimp on quality or performance. Known as the flagship electric guitar of the Silvertone range, this instrument boasts Gibson-designed mini humbuckers and a Bigsby vibrato for a sound that stands up to any competitor.

Key Features:

Single cutaway hollow body design crafted with maple sides, back, and top
Mahogany "C" profile neck, coupled with a 9.5" radius bound rosewood fretboard
Equipped with Gibson-designed mini humbuckers for rich and vibrant sound
Volume/tone knobs for each pickup, along with a three-way pickup switch
Features a Bigsby B3 bridge/tailpiece, cream body binding, and block fretboard inlays

Product specs

Brand	Silvertone
Model	1446
Finish	Black
Year	1960s
Made In	United States
Categories	Hollow Body Guitars
Body Shape	Single Cutaway
Body Type	Hollow Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	Tremolo Tailpiece
Color Family	Black
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Number of Frets	20
Number of Strings	6-String
Pickup Configuration	HH
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed

FAQs

What type of pickups does the Silvertone 1446 have?: The Silvertone 1446 is equipped with a humbucker pickup configuration, providing a rich, warm tone suitable for a variety of music genres.
Is the Silvertone 1446 suitable for jazz music?: Yes, the Silvertone 1446's hollow body design and humbucker pickups make it well-suited for jazz, offering a warm and resonant sound ideal for the genre.
What is the neck construction of the Silvertone 1446?: The Silvertone 1446 features a bolt-on neck construction, which can provide easier neck adjustments and maintenance.
Does the Silvertone 1446 come with a tremolo tailpiece?: Yes, the Silvertone 1446 includes a tremolo tailpiece, allowing for pitch modulation effects during play.
How many frets does the Silvertone 1446 have?: The Silvertone 1446 comes with 20 frets, offering a standard range for most playing styles.
Is the Silvertone 1446 a right-handed guitar?: Yes, the Silvertone 1446 is designed for right-handed players.

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The Guitar Connection

Vintage Harmony/Silvertone 1446 - Favorite Guitar - The Guitar Connection

The Guitar Connection

1965 Silvertone 1446 Chris Isaac Model 1446

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1963 Silvertone "1446"

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60’s Silvertone 1446 Guitar Demo

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Silvertone 1446 Chris Isaak demo

Joe's Vintage Guitars

1965 Silvertone Model 1446 Chris Isaak

Lawman Guitars

Can a Silvertone 1446 guitar sound like it has Gibson PAF pickups thru a Tweed Deluxe?

Chris Beall

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PROS

Unique Gibson-manufactured pickups offer distinct, powerful sound
Vintage Bigsby adds authentic style and functionality
Great neck feel and playability
Exceptional resonance in a full hollow body design
Stunning vintage aesthetics that stand out
Long-lasting durability with original parts intact over decades
Offers a unique voice compared to other vintage hollowbody guitars

CONS

Original models may have necks with no truss rod
Some original components considered low quality by modern standards
Might require upgrades, like tuner replacement, for optimal performance

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Silvertone 1446.

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The Silvertone 1446 is noted for its googie architecture aesthetic, particularly in its unique pickup rings.
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The thick poly finish on the Silvertone 1446 can be susceptible to unique checking patterns, especially in humid environments.
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The Silvertone 1446 offers a distinct humbucker tone but lacks the sustain and natural harmonics of a Gibson 335.
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One owner compared the Silvertone 1446 to a '57 Gibson Stereo ES355, indicating high regard for its performance.
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User experience

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Users report a chunky neck that's thinner in width, which can take some adjustment, especially for those used to playing a Strat.
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Owners with multiple vintage guitars observed unusual neck checking, even in consistently humid coastal areas.
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Use cases and applications

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Owners suggest the Silvertone 1446 is versatile across various musical styles, making it a multipurpose instrument.
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Shining a UV light on the Silvertone 1446's body reveals unexpected features, adding to its unique appeal.
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Other

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Some 1446 models may have a faint date stamp visible through the non-cutaway side f-hole, adding vintage appeal.
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Features and functionality

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The Silvertone 1446 features stock Bigsby vibrato and Seth Lover/Gibson-manufactured PAF mini-humbuckers, noted for their surprisingly good workmanship.
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Mods and upgrades

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Owners recommend replacing the stock bridge with a Tune-O-Matic with nylon saddles for better intonation without affecting tone.
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Value and pricing

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A Silvertone 1446 was acquired for $450 in the 1990s, highlighting its value as a relatively affordable vintage option.
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Considering neck checking, owners suggest not paying over $800; pickups alone are valued at around $300.
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Allowing the guitar to acclimate to a new environment can prevent moisture-related warping.
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bradlee_thedawg

almost 11 years ago

Was junk in 1975, and Unfortunately , Still is.

Nostalgia aside, I really wish the Silvertones and Teiscos of the world would go away forever. I have no idea about the "re-issues" - I'm talking about the real things from Sears (Silvertone) and Teiscos (every other barbershop mail order catalog) They were cheaply made 'beginner' guitars back in the day, and time did not improve them. Horrible sounding microphonic pickups, necks with no truss rod and horrible frets, the cheapest electronic components imaginable. The good news is that today, a student guitarist can spend a fraction of the cost of the Silvertone/Teisco route in1970 dollars, and thanks to good old China and Indonesia, can get a much better guitar. I remember being in Jr. High and saving all of our pennies so we could put our "starter" guitars into the dumpster and buy real Gibsons and Fenders. I saved my measly $80/week (yup - $2/hr) wages for the entire 10 weeks of summer break when I was 15 - lived off of $50 of quarters I had saved the winter before - and had my Aunt drive me to Rochester NY to buy my first 'real' guitar from House of Guitars - A brand new ES-335 for $800 on the nose. There was literally no comparison between that instrument and the black Silvertone I had been fighting with up until that point. Of course, being an idiot kid, I traded that perfect axe for "I'm not sure what" a few years later, and wound up playing a $200 SG with a repaired headstock. But even that was 1000x better than the Silvertone.

jimmarchi1

40997

11 years ago almost 11 years ago

there are definitely more dogs than winners in the dan-o/harmony/kay/national/valco/supro camp, but I have played some well-maintained examples that were quite good... certain models seem to have gotten more care than others... the sears branded guitars like yours were undoubtedly the worst of the 60s and once japan got involved the quality got really bad for awhile, that said, the 50s/60s USA made catalog guitars weren't all that bad sonically, I am a big fan of those dearmond pickups (gretsch used dearmonds too, so what's that tell you) and the electronics weren't exclusively crappy, some of them have better pots and caps than a current production Gibson.... some do not

that said, I would take the old SG with a headstock repair any day of the week and twice on sunday to say nothing of the 335 you mentioned!

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St. Vincent

Singer, Guitarist

The Polyphonic Spree

Verified via Flickr

In this picture from 2009 Annie can be seen playing this guitar wich is the only time she's seen playing it. It seems that she took off the pickguard.

Elvis Costello

Singer, Guitarist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Verified via Silvertoneworld

Elvis onstage and backstage with his Silvertone 1446

Jimmie Vaughan

Guitarist

The Vaughan Brothers

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Jimmie owned/played this guitar while with The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Bryce Dessner

Guitarist

The National

Verified via YouTube

Bryce Dessner used the Silvertone 1446 as his main guitar until the late 2000s. He continues to use it occasionally, as seen in a September 2007 performance with The National on The Craig Ferguson Show, available on YouTube.

Richard Fortus

Guitarist

Guns N' Roses

Verified via GuitarPlayer.com

I have a Silvertone [1446] Chris Isaak model, and that sounds fantastic. Mini humbuckers are such a weird thing to me. They’re all over the map: Some of them are just phenomenal sounding and other times they just don’t work.

Mark Linkous

Singer, Guitarist

Sparklehorse

Verified via Tunefind

Mark Linkous is shown playing a Silvertone 1446 in a photo featured on Tunefind.

Chris Isaak

Guitarist, Singer

Verified via YouTube

In the video for Blue Hotel, Chris Isaak can be seen playing a Silverstone 1446.

Elvis Kuehn

Singer, Guitarist

FIDLAR

Verified via YouTube

At 3:12 in the video, Elvis appears to be using a black Silvertone 1446.

Rodrigo Amarante

Singer, Guitarist

Los Hermanos

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In this clip, while performing with Devendra Banhart, we can clearly see Rodrigo using a Silvertone 1446 during the entire gig.

David Roback

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Mazzy Star

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Scott McMicken

Guitarist

Dr. Dog

Verified via The Current from Minnesota Public Radio

From interview: "Right here I have a Silvertone 1446 full hollow-body guitar. I don't know the exact year of it, but I know it's from some time in the 60s. They were putting Bigsby tremolo arms on them, straight from the factory — it wasn't added later. I just love it."