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Continue ShoppingSilvertone Jupiter 1423 Black Sparkle 1960
6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Poplar Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Silvertone Jupiter 1423 Black Sparkle 1960
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Plywood Body
Body Details: Hollow plywood body
Neck Material: Poplar Neck
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24 1/4"
Neck Details: Bolt-on poplar neck with bound and dyed poplar fingerboard, block inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original single coil pickups with "Rowe Industries" stickers, and original wiring harness with 3-way rotary switch, volume/tone controls for each pickup, and middle switch position tone control. A string ground wire has been added from the tailpiece to the output jack. The pot codes date to 1960.
Pickup Measurements: 10.9k (neck), 11.1k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 5 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in good cosmetic condition, with some finish hazing on the front of the body and a patch of wear along the bass bout. The finish has minor blemishes including scratches and small chips. The neck has mild wear and is smooth and comfortable to play, while the headstock has additional small dings.
Modifications/Repairs: A string ground wire has been added.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The truss rod is near its loosest point, but the guitar sets up well; lighter strings would not necessarily be recommended. The frets are fairly low with a few small divots under the treble strings. The pot codes date the instrument to 1960.
Case Details: Chipboard case
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Plywood Body
Body Details: Hollow plywood body
Neck Material: Poplar Neck
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 24 1/4"
Neck Details: Bolt-on poplar neck with bound and dyed poplar fingerboard, block inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original single coil pickups with "Rowe Industries" stickers, and original wiring harness with 3-way rotary switch, volume/tone controls for each pickup, and middle switch position tone control. A string ground wire has been added from the tailpiece to the output jack. The pot codes date to 1960.
Pickup Measurements: 10.9k (neck), 11.1k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 5 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in good cosmetic condition, with some finish hazing on the front of the body and a patch of wear along the bass bout. The finish has minor blemishes including scratches and small chips. The neck has mild wear and is smooth and comfortable to play, while the headstock has additional small dings.
Modifications/Repairs: A string ground wire has been added.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The truss rod is near its loosest point, but the guitar sets up well; lighter strings would not necessarily be recommended. The frets are fairly low with a few small divots under the treble strings. The pot codes date the instrument to 1960.
Case Details: Chipboard case
Trade
- Brand: Silvertone
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Plywood |
| Body Details: | Hollow plywood body |
| Neck Material: | Poplar |
| Fingerboard Material: | Poplar |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .92" (1st fret), .96" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/4" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/4" |
| Neck Details: | Bolt-on poplar neck with bound and dyed poplar fingerboard, block inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | Original single coil pickups with "Rowe Industries" stickers, and original wiring harness with 3-way rotary switch, volume/tone controls for each pickup, and middle switch position tone control. A string ground wire has been added from the tailpiece to the output jack. The pot codes date to 1960. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 10.9k (neck), 11.1k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 4lbs 13oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A string ground wire has been added. |
| Case Details: | Chipboard case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar is in good cosmetic condition, with some finish hazing on the front of the body and a patch of wear along the bass bout. The finish has minor blemishes including scratches and small chips. The neck has mild wear and is smooth and comfortable to play, while the headstock has additional small dings. |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The truss rod is near its loosest point, but the guitar sets up well; lighter strings would not necessarily be recommended. The frets are fairly low with a few small divots under the treble strings. The pot codes date the instrument to 1960. |