With that kind of frequency response, it rivaled stereo systems of the era. Hello, im new to this board, i just purchased a 1471 small 5 watter and i m having an issue, all the tubes glow, except no sound is coming from the speaker which tested good on another amp, im thinking this could be a bad ot, but im new to all this and dont know where to test the ot and what else to check. Sears silvertone solid state 150 amplifier test youtube. Silvertone tubes 1484 twin twelve amplifier head kids pullover hoodie.
These guitars have been used by the likes of beck and mick jagger. I have the equipment to bias i do my own but i cant find anywhere to adjust it on this old beast. The service manual of the series states that it lists all models from l2 to l11. I do not have the footswitch so didnt show that function but it does work. Owning one of these surely made any guitarist the life of the party.
Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 twin twelve piggyback excellent sounding solid state amp from silvertone serviced by john blick in milwaukee replaced 11 capacitors and a jack. The amp delivers 55 watts of power and has two 12ax7 and two 6v6gt tubes in it. Silvertone tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. This model uses just one pickup, while the 1449 used two. It looks great, radio works i have not tried to turn on the record player but was told it just needs a needle. First sears silvertone transistor amplifiers appear models 1464. Just like the original silvertone guitars from the golden age of the 50s and 60s, silvertone reissue guitars offer a unique playing experience that will inspire you to express yourself in the same way as the rock icons that played the originals did. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1967 silvertone solid state 100 model 1464 100w guitar amp head. The 1465 was most powerful fullfeatured guitar amp ever offered in the danobuilt silvertone line, 150 solid state watts pumping into six teninch speakers. Ive been kind of halfassedly looking into those old silvertone 1465s. Two of the bestknown silvertone offerings are the danelectrobuilt silvertone 1448 and 1449, made in the early to mid1960s.
The cabinet along with the 4 band eq allow for the delivery of great sound. One of the common examples of the amp incase concept, the silvertone 1448 was built by danelectro and sold via sears in the 60s. The silvertone 1485 amp came with a complement of ten tubes. Find great deals on ebay for silvertone amp and silvertone amplifier. Silvertone guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. The basx offers 10w rms20 watt peak power through its 6 12 inch speaker. Silvertone guitars and basses for sale in stock ebay. To use the amp, you had to open the case and stand it on its end. Silvertone instruments and amplifiers were manufactured by various companies, including danelectro, valco, harmony, thomas, kay and teisco. I picked up one of these this weekend, and i cant find much real information on the speakers it uses. Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 twin twelve piggyback. I am the proud owner of a sears silvertone solid state 150 model 1465. If anyone knows where i can get a copy of the schematic for the silvertone 1464 amp i would be very thankful for a heads up. The silvertone 1471 was one of the most popular amps of the 60s.
From looking at a schematic i know the amp had 4 6l6gc power tubes team up in pairs and 2 6cq7s. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Mic it and let the world know how theyre missing out on silvertone. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. Get the best prices on our vintage silvertone amplifiers both instore and online. Looking for information on sears solid state silvertone. Silvertone world is dedicated to the history, evolution and appreciation of silvertone guitars, amplifiers, electronics, instruments and the artists who use them. It sounds cool to although i remember them to be cleaner when i was a kid.
This early solid state head features a great clean tone plus a fantastic tremolo and reverb. Nov 23, 2014 the single 8 speaker, low wattage output and small box make this amp a very portable and apartment friendly vintage amp that also wont break the bank. Silvertone 1482 vintage guitar amplifier sears duration. Home silvertone guitars the roots of rocksilvertone. Amps for guitars, basses, keyboards and more for sale on reverb. Dec 08, 20 the silvertone 1485 amp came with a complement of ten tubes. Unfollow silvertone electric guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Now im in my second childhood, so i just got one that appears to have been made in 1965. Bring your guitar if you want to test it out before buying. Check out how the head stores in the back for transport. Jhs 1484 pedal vs silvertone twin twelve amp shootout. Get the best deals on silvertone amplifiers when you shop the largest online selection at. The silvertone 1472 is a compact, tube based guitar amplifier.
Silvertone world current online auction prices for silvertones. Vintage 1968 silvertone 1464 solid state 100 guitar amp. Had a small silvertone combo amp long time ago that sounded okay. Cleaned all controls and secured the speaker cable connection. Great warmth and character out of this small package. We have the silvertone 1960s 1464 solid state guitar amp head in stock in our vintage collection.
This is an awesome page about silvertone 1464 twin twelve amp at. Just checking out the natural reverb in the church lobby. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback reverb. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for silvertone searches beitman, rider, radio and television servicing and trader service sheets. And while this is an awesome amp, one absolutely worthy of copying, there are several lowbudget funky alternatives for those who love the bluesy grind of a 6v6 circuit. Just a quick crappy playing test to show you everything works. Silvertone 1464 discussion in shock brothers diy amps started by skullsplitter, dec 7, 2012. Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 watt guitar amp 1967 vintage danelectro jensens. Unfollow silvertone amp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The silvertone 1471 is a tube based guitar combo amplifier that is although small, packs a tremendous amount of punch. I know what i have here and would really like to sell to someone that will really put it to use. The silvertone 1464, also known as the solid state 100, is an early 100w transistor amplifier in head and cabinet piggyback configuration. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback price. It is around a 15 watt amp, so i wont be playing any arenas with it. Antique radio forums view topic silvertone 1464 amp. Silvertone was a brand created and promoted by sears for its line of consumer electronics and. It has three 14 inputs labeled instrument and microphone, although i dont think i would recommend using this to amplify any sort of microphone.
Its so well know, that it may not actually qualify as an oddball amp. Rare 1963 silvertone 1485 tube amplifier head six speaker model grlc1954. Jun 01, 2007 one of the true major players in oddball amps, the silvertone 1484 guitar amp is pretty well known. I have the combo 1474 with balance and threshold controls, in recap mode now at a friends shop, will continue with more info after checking status,,wish i would have seen the rat nest rat rod video before sending it off,, very informative,, i have watch other of yur instructionals and now am a loyal subscriber. Silvertone 1464 amp head discussion in amp aridifiers started by otma, aug, 2017. My serial number is 185 10110 and has a silver transformer marked p91f looks original. Our focus will be on amplifier schematics and manuals, but theres lots more info besides that well be. Silvertone diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The guy said he just got it back from being checked out and it all works great, including the reverb and tremalo. This 60s silvertone 1457 was built by danelectro and came with a case that featured a 5watt tube amp powering an 8 speaker.
Solid state heads and i believe they originally came with a cab that had more than a couple 6. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for silvertone. This amp is perfect for bluesy, and classic rock tones. The manualschematics that came with silvertone amps have proved to be valuable assets to collectors and repair techs over the years.
Save silvertone 1484 amp to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Heres a n updated, fromthebottomup repro of the 1484 manual in pdf format, courtesy of silvertonian rick. I remember a friend who used his 1464 as his sound system, with everything jacked in mono. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Had several amp in cab 2x12 models but they were very inconsistent. Amplifiers 1960s model 1484 schematic silvertone world. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. I just recently opened up the head to clean it i dont think it had been cleaned since it was manufactured. This unit has been tested and found to be working for the most part. This amp like most of the sears amps of those days was actually manufactured by danelectro.
One of the true major players in oddball amps, the silvertone 1484 guitar amp is pretty well known. Need some help finding sears silvertone model 1465 schematic. The 1464 was a big, powerful amp, featuring a wide dynamic range 4020khz. Great deals on silvertone vintage guitar amplifiers. Its simple circuit also makes it easily serviced so you can take this one to gigs around the country.
This is one sweet little amp, with simple volume and tone controls and two inputs. Recently ive been tasked with selling some items from my grandmothers home and this sears solid state silvertone no 5072 maple is one of them. He has a silvertone 1484 and i am looking to rebias it for him but cant find any bias pots is there something i dont know on these older amps. Sears sold guitars and amplifiers through their catalogs throughout the 20th century. Similarly the silvertone 1484 twin twelve 60 watt guitar amplifier, introduced in 1963.
The danelectro amp incase, properly known as solidbody electric guitar with allinone amplifiercase or silvertone 14481449145114521457 is a line of guitar sets introduced from 1962 to 1968. But its still from the great nat daniel, the man behind the awesome kings of masonite and lipstick pickups and wallpaperastolex the danelectro company, who designed and produced some of the greatest oddball amplifiers. Sears silvertone solid state 100 guitar amp troubleshooting. A vintage 1960s silvertone solid state 100 amp head in great cosmetic condition. Silvertone 1464 amp head vinyl amplifier cover pn sear004 brand new. The head can be tucked into the rear of the 2x12 cabinet and secured with two plastic pieces at the base of the cab. Heres a breakdown of the five amps in the series the 1481, 1482. The 1484 has a beautiful, warm clean tone that produces a nice gritty distortion as the volume knobs creep up. It has two 14 inch inputs to plug your guitar in and is overall pretty basic in set up. Vintage 1967 silvertone solid state 100 model 1464 100w. Division 57 schematics, manuals and publications silvertone world.
The worst thing about those amps is the layout of the wiring. Silvertone vintage guitar amplifiers for sale ebay. I saw two websites stating it had 5 rectifier tubes, which i find hard to believe. Free silvertone diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Silvertone model 1484 twin twelve 60watt 2x12 piggyback guitar amp. Silvertone model 1464 solid state 100 2x12 piggyback. We had great guitars back in the 50s and 60s, and then we went a little crazy. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Title silvertone 1484 reproduction owners manual author. It also has two smaller sized tubes behind these main tubes. Apr 28, 2010 need some help finding sears silvertone model 1465 schematic on. Keep on grooving with the basx silvertone bass amp, an amp that has enough power to keep up with you, yet small enough to keep it from getting in your way. The very first guitar amplifier i owned back in 1969 was a 1482, along with an epiphone et270 guitar.
Silvertone 1464 solid state 100 amp music electronics forum. Since the boutique amp boom of the early 90s, one of the most commonly copied circuits is the 50s fender tweed deluxe. Find great deals on ebay for silvertone 1484 amp and silvertone amp 1482. This early solid state head features a great clean tone plus a fantastic tremolo. When it comes to iconic american guitar brands, silvertone still ranks among the most popular and culturally remembered. Vintage silvertone 1960s 1464 solid state guitar amp head. Silvertone world amplifiers 1960s model 1484 schematic. Weve seen the silvertone 1480 amps of the 60s soar in popularity lately. The guitars, especially the 1960s models, are frequently prized by collectors today. Prowess amplifiers silvertone schematics silvertone 1474. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1960s silvertone model 1454 hollow body electric guitar sunburst. However it is being soldasis for the following reasons. Vintage 1960s silvertone model 1454 hollow body electric.
Mar 07, 2012 more videos and cool pics of vintage amps and guitars at. It sat in storage for some time about a year where it wasnt used. Nice, redline indicated aluminum inlay knobs just like its little brother the 1464. Looking to get it for my recording studio and maybe even for playing around with not as my primary rig. One was the phase inverter and the other was the reverb driver. From fender, vox and marshall to boutique amp heads from dr. This amp was a gift to me from my dad when i was about 17 and i have kept it ever since. Original jenson c12q speakers are in very good condition and sound great. I also have a 1481 but have no idea what year it is was made. Inject a signal in, sample with test amp after each transistor stage. Guitartone amps and effects for ios sonoma wire works. New listing vintage 1457 silvertone guitar wtube amp in case danelectro 63.
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