Silvertone Model 1423 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, made by Harmony (1962)
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Silvertone Model 1423 Model Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, made by Harmony (1962), made in Chicago, black lacquer with sparkles finish, Laminated maple body, maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, original two-tone chipboard case.
The Silvertone Model 1423 was the Sears, Roebuck & Co. version of the 1960s Harmony Stratotone Jupiter. Built along the same lines as its Harmony cousin with a thin flat-topped hollow body the 1423 it is generally a bit less fancy, but does have a cool-looking black-painted body and neck decorated with gold sparkles that is a Sears exclusive -- Sears thought the kids liked sparkles!
The two great-sounding DeArmond "Indox" pickups are coupled with a flexible tone circuit, including a unique "blend" control that makes for a versatile and great-sounding guitar. One of the nicer Sears/Harmony offerings; a cool and fairly unique guitar.
Overall length is 38 in. (96.5 cm.), 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 in. (610 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.).
This is the cleanest one of these we have ever seen, with only some very small paint chips (on the headstock edges, mostly) and tiny handling marks to show for its 55 (!) years on the planet. It's also an excellent player with a nice straight neck and two great-sounding DeArmond pickups. Untouched 100% original except two of the tuner buttons on the original Waverly pegs are repros.
Looks like it just arrived from Sears ready to fulfill the sparkly teenage dreams of players of any generation. Includes the original two-tone HSC which is unfortunately missing a chunk of the top edge strip, but has protected this gem well over the years. Excellent + Condition.
The Silvertone Model 1423 was the Sears, Roebuck & Co. version of the 1960s Harmony Stratotone Jupiter. Built along the same lines as its Harmony cousin with a thin flat-topped hollow body the 1423 it is generally a bit less fancy, but does have a cool-looking black-painted body and neck decorated with gold sparkles that is a Sears exclusive -- Sears thought the kids liked sparkles!
The two great-sounding DeArmond "Indox" pickups are coupled with a flexible tone circuit, including a unique "blend" control that makes for a versatile and great-sounding guitar. One of the nicer Sears/Harmony offerings; a cool and fairly unique guitar.
Overall length is 38 in. (96.5 cm.), 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 in. (610 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.).
This is the cleanest one of these we have ever seen, with only some very small paint chips (on the headstock edges, mostly) and tiny handling marks to show for its 55 (!) years on the planet. It's also an excellent player with a nice straight neck and two great-sounding DeArmond pickups. Untouched 100% original except two of the tuner buttons on the original Waverly pegs are repros.
Looks like it just arrived from Sears ready to fulfill the sparkly teenage dreams of players of any generation. Includes the original two-tone HSC which is unfortunately missing a chunk of the top edge strip, but has protected this gem well over the years. Excellent + Condition.