Silvertone 1429 Sunburst 1960

Short-Scale 6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Silvertone 1429 Sunburst 1960

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Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Laminated maple top, back, & sides

Neck Material: Poplar Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C-Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87", 12th: .91"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Scale Length: 24"

Neck Details: One-piece poplar bolt-on neck with a bound rosewood board, pearloid block inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- The original truss rod has been replaced with a dual action rod. The fretboard was removed and reglued to the neck to perform this installation.

Electronics: Three single-coil pickups, 2-way toggle pickup on/off switches per pickup, volume & tone controls per pickup -- Visible date code on the neck volume pot dates from 1960

Pickup Measurements: Neck: 11.7 kΩ, Middle: 10.6 kΩ, Bridge: 11.6 kΩ

Hardware: Original

Weight: 6 lbs 8.4 oz

Modifications / Repairs: Replaced truss rod

Case Details: Original Chip Board Case

Cosmetic Condition: This ol' Silvertone guitar shows nice aging and play wear. The finish has checked in various areas throughout. Nicks, dings, and other blemishes exist.

Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings and medium-low to low action due to a very slight curve in the neck at the heel. The frets show light play wear. -- The electronics date this instrument from 1960.

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Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Laminated maple top, back, & sides
Neck Material: Poplar
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87", 12th: .91"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24"
Neck Details: One-piece poplar bolt-on neck with a bound rosewood board, pearloid block inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- The original truss rod has been replaced with a dual action rod. The fretboard was removed and reglued to the neck to perform this installation.
Electronics: Three single-coil pickups, 2-way toggle pickup on/off switches per pickup, volume & tone controls per pickup -- Visible date code on the neck volume pot dates from 1960
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 11.7 kΩ, Middle: 10.6 kΩ, Bridge: 11.6 kΩ
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced truss rod
Case Details: Original Chip Board Case
Cosmetic Condition: This ol' Silvertone guitar shows nice aging and play wear. The finish has checked in various areas throughout. Nicks, dings, and other blemishes exist.
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings and medium-low to low action due to a very slight curve in the neck at the heel. The frets show light play wear. -- The electronics date this instrument from 1960.
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