1958 Silvertone 1321 Danelectro USA Vintage Guitar Copper w/ Case, U-1

Description: Up for sale, a 1958 Silvertone model 1300 in perfect working order, complete with a chipboard case. Crafted by Danelectro in the USA and synonymous with their U-1 model, this guitar sports Danelectro's signature "coke bottle" headstock and is constructed with a solid center block on the body, features not seen on later examples. The body is crafted from masonite over a poplar frame, and this Silvertone is featherweight at 5lbs 12oz, with a warm acoustic bark. The lipstick single coil pickup has an ideal balance of sparkle and punch, with a surprisingly versatile array of tones on tap via the three-way Tone selector switch. This toggle alternates between a selection of Tone capacitors, effectively serving as a High Pass/Bypass/Low Pass control with a broad sweep regardless of position. This Silvertone 1321 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings and low action. Neck Specs: -Wood: Maple -Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret -Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlay -Frets: Medium, leveled and crowned, moderate wear on frets 1-2, lighter wear beneath the plain strings to fret 9 -Scale Length: 25” -Nut: 1 5/8”, aluminum -Headstock: “Coke bottle” shape -Tuners: Open-gear strip Body Specs: -Wood: Masonite/poplar -Pickups: Lipstick single coil x1 -Harness: CTS pots, PIO caps -Hardware: Chrome-plated bridge with rosewood saddle -Plastics: Plexi pickguard, cream barrel knobs -Serialization: Four-digit, stamped in control cavity and dating to '58 The gloss Bronze nitro lacquer finish is framed by the original binding tape, with light buckle rash central to the back and various small dings and scuffs consistent with use. A chipboard case is included.

Price: 1099.99 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

End Time: 2024-11-23T14:04:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 135 USD