Silvertone 1446 Electric Guitar with Bigsby Tremolo
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Bigsby B-70 tremolo | Vintage-style vibrato bends notes for cool effects |
| Chambered center-block maple body | Booming resonance; bright, snappy tone |
| Mahogany neck | Great sustain, strength, and warm tone |
| Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Overview
Silvertone proudly reintroduces the iconic 1446 in Gloss Black -- a legendary semi-hollow electric guitar that defined the sound of rock history. Played by icons like Chris Isaak, Elvis Costello, and Hubert Sumlin, this guitar's unmistakable tone and style are available to today's players.
Originally sold through the Sears catalog from 1961 to 1967, the 1446 holds a special place among recording artists and collectors. This meticulously recreated model honors every detail of the original while integrating modern performance features to meet the demands of contemporary stages and studios.
The 1446 features a chambered center-block maple body that enhances sustain, reduces feedback, and expands dynamic range. Its 24-3/4" scale mahogany neck has been redesigned from the original "2 3/4 lumber" profile into a comfortable, modern soft-C taper. The rosewood fingerboard is equipped with advanced Semi-Hemispherical frets, delivering an ultra-smooth playing experience.
Distinctively, the 1446 comes equipped with a genuine Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece paired with a Tune-o-matic style bridge featuring roller saddles for exceptional tuning stability.
The heart of the 1446's tone lies in its Wilkinson "R Series" mini-humbucker pickups, exacting era-specific recreations inspired by the rare original P19 pickups designed by Seth Lover. Crafted with custom tooling, period-correct Alnico V magnets, and matched winding, these pickups deliver the clarity, warmth, and harmonic richness that… read more made the 1446 famous.
With its blend of vintage mojo and modern playability, the Silvertone 1446 offers a timeless sound and feel -- ready for both recording and live performance.
- Wilkinson 'R-Series' Original Spec Mini humbucking pickups
- 24-3/4" Scale soft "C" shaped mahogany neck
- 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays
- 20 Silvertone 'Easy Feel' ball end frets
- Two Volume and two tone controls with a 3 way lever switch
- Vintage spec "Cupcake" control knobs
- Tune-o-matic style bridge with 'Roller' saddles
- Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
- Single ply cream pickguard
- Chrome hardware
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Originally sold through the Sears catalog from 1961 to 1967, the 1446 holds a special place among recording artists and collectors. This meticulously recreated model honors every detail of the original while integrating modern performance features to meet the demands of contemporary stages and studios.
The 1446 features a chambered center-block maple body that enhances sustain, reduces feedback, and expands dynamic range. Its 24-3/4" scale mahogany neck has been redesigned from the original "2 3/4 lumber" profile into a comfortable, modern soft-C taper. The rosewood fingerboard is equipped with advanced Semi-Hemispherical frets, delivering an ultra-smooth playing experience.
Distinctively, the 1446 comes equipped with a genuine Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece paired with a Tune-o-matic style bridge featuring roller saddles for exceptional tuning stability.
The heart of the 1446's tone lies in its Wilkinson "R Series" mini-humbucker pickups, exacting era-specific recreations inspired by the rare original P19 pickups designed by Seth Lover. Crafted with custom tooling, period-correct Alnico V magnets, and matched winding, these pickups deliver the clarity, warmth, and harmonic richness that… read more made the 1446 famous.
With its blend of vintage mojo and modern playability, the Silvertone 1446 offers a timeless sound and feel -- ready for both recording and live performance.
Features:
- Single-cutaway chambered arched maple body with center block construction- Wilkinson 'R-Series' Original Spec Mini humbucking pickups
- 24-3/4" Scale soft "C" shaped mahogany neck
- 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays
- 20 Silvertone 'Easy Feel' ball end frets
- Two Volume and two tone controls with a 3 way lever switch
- Vintage spec "Cupcake" control knobs
- Tune-o-matic style bridge with 'Roller' saddles
- Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
- Single ply cream pickguard
- Chrome hardware
Specs
- Body: Single-cutaway chambered arched maple body with center block construction
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Neck: Soft "C" shaped mahogany neck
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Inlays: Pearloid block inlays
- Frets: 20 Silvertone "Easy Feel" ball end frets
- Pickups: Wilkinson "R-Series" Original Spec Mini Humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way lever switch
- Knobs: Vintage-spec "Cupcake" knobs
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic style bridge with roller saddles
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B70 vibrato
- Pickguard: Single-ply cream
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Stability: Roller saddles and Bigsby B70 vibrato system
- Electronics: Era-correct Wilkinson R-Series pickups inspired by Seth Lover P19 mini humbuckers with Alnico V magnets
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Neck: Soft "C" shaped mahogany neck
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Inlays: Pearloid block inlays
- Frets: 20 Silvertone "Easy Feel" ball end frets
- Pickups: Wilkinson "R-Series" Original Spec Mini Humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way lever switch
- Knobs: Vintage-spec "Cupcake" knobs
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic style bridge with roller saddles
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B70 vibrato
- Pickguard: Single-ply cream
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Stability: Roller saddles and Bigsby B70 vibrato system
- Electronics: Era-correct Wilkinson R-Series pickups inspired by Seth Lover P19 mini humbuckers with Alnico V magnets
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black
- Shipping Weight: 11.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 20 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 1446VBK
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