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Silvertone 1413L Turquoise 1960s - $350 (Chico)
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The turquoise finish and white pickguard combo add a level of mid-century charm that makes these models highly desirable among players and collectors of funky vintage electrics. The single pickup offers raw, punchy tones ideal for blues, surf, early rock ’n’ roll, and the gritty lo-fi textures that Silvertone instruments are famous for. Despite its simplicity, the 1413L responds dynamically to picking attack, tube amps, and fuzz pedals, giving it a unique musical personality.
In the 1960s, Silvertone and Harmony guitars were essential tools for beginners and budding rock icons alike—affordable, widely available, and surprisingly musical. Artists like Jack White and Dan Auerbach later helped revive interest in these catalog classics, praising their character-rich tones.
This example is in excellent cosmetic condition with expected patina. The guitar is all original with fully functional electronics with the exception of one tuner button. The neck is bowed however, with a rise where it hits the body. The truss rod does not flatten the neck any further, and the string height makes playing uncomfortable past the third fret. This can be dealt with by removing the frets and leveling the fretboard, which requires a refret. In its current state, it is either a slide guitar (which sounds really cool), or an awesome looking wall hanger.
Color: Turquoise
Weight: 5lbs 8oz
Body: Solid body, species unverified but possibly maple
Neck: Unverified wood species, possibly maple
Neck Profile: Chunky V
Fretboard: Roseweood
Inlays: White Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 19
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Scale: 25.5"
String gauge: 9s
Pickup/Brand: DeArmond single-coil
Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original, with cover
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots: Original
Case: No Case
Notes: Warped neck. Would need a refret and neck shim to be semi-payable as a regular guitar. however, killer slide guitar as is!!
G-2008