The Silvertone 1448 is a classic electric guitar model that was originally sold by Sears under their Silvertone brand in the early 1960s. It’s especially iconic because it came as a beginner guitar package with a built-in amplifier inside the guitar case. Here's a detailed breakdown:

• Introduced: 1962

• Manufacturer: Danelectro (for Silvertone/Sears)

• Body Type: Solid body

• Pickup: One lipstick tube single-coil pickup (in the neck position)

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard

• Frets: 21

• Controls: One volume and one tone knob

• Finish: Usually black sparkle

• The amp was built into the guitar case – a novel idea for portability and convenience.

• Has a small tube amplifier, a 5-inch speaker, and ran on AC power.

• The tone is lo-fi and gritty, which modern players now find charming for garage rock, blues, and indie styles.

• The lipstick pickup gives it a distinctive, jangly, and slightly gritty tone.

• It’s loved for its retro vibe and has been used by various artists for that raw, vintage sound.

• While it was aimed at beginners, modern collectors and musicians value it for its uniqueness and character.

Notable Players

• Jack White has used similar Silvertone guitars.

• Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) is also a known fan of vintage Danelectro/Silvertone gear.