Silvertone "Amp-in-Case" model 1457 Model Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, made by Danelectro (1964), made in Neptune, NJ, red/black sunburst with sparkles finish, masonite and pine body, poplar neck with rosewood fingerboard, gig bag case.
The classic Danelectro-made Silvertone 1960's guitar, original equipment for thousands af teen combos in the 1960's. Double cutaway asymmetrical body with sharp curling "horns", white Masonite pickguard, Silvertone logo "paddle" headstock with skate key-style tuners. Two great-sounding Dan-O lipstick pickups with concentric control tone/volume pots, traditional Dan-O chrome plate bridge with rosewood saddle. This is a very nice example of these great sounding and playing little guitars, one of the best vintage bargains still going.
Overall length is 37 1/2 in. (95.2 cm.), 13 in. (33 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.). A fine player, clean overall with some minor finish wear. Appears all original except correct style but newer 3-way switch. Excellent Condition.
