GPOTD 04.14.14

[Kerouac]

'59 Silvertone 1417

This Silvertone 1415, also known as the Danelectro U1, is in incredible condition for its age (1959!) One neck pickup with a three way tone circuit switch makes this an extremely versatile guitar. It's light weight and set up superbly. It is really really fun to play on.

Check out these Specs:
21 fret
Rosewood Fingerboard
Copper Masonite Single Cutaway Body
1 Alnico Neck Pickup
3 Way Tone Circuit Selector
"Dolphin" Headstock
Shielded Electronic Cavity
Metal Trapezoid Tailpiece w/ Rosewood 'Stick' Saddle
Danelectro Gigbag (non-original)

There is some light wear on the neck (pictured) as well as a few small dings here and there. The side binding is clean and intact. I would say it is in 9.5/10 condition.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

I prefer the big slab headstock of a couple of years later, and would prefer black or red, but it is kinda cool.

 

[Dogsinplastic]

I dig this a lot, but since it's a real one it has to cost WAY more than I'd be willing to spend on a plywood and plastic guitar.

 

[Modern Saint]

Always cool!

 

[Chad]

not bad

 

[Mark Wein]

its OK

 

[Guitar Heel]

I like these. I probably wouldn't pay whatever it is they're asking, but they're cool guitars with comfy necks and a vibe all their own.

 

[Deep Eddy]

I like the look, but I would never buy one (vintage or reissue).

 

[wok]

ugh

 

[reverend1]

Very interesting.

 

[Muppet]

No use for it, but it's still kinda cool.

 

[nuke_diver]

My wife might like it...it's orange

I like of like it...it's the same age as me

 

[CBHScott]

The hate is strong with this one.

 

[Peeker]

neato

 

[Elias Graves]

Kinda cool. Would make a good travel guitar maybe. I wouldn't want that as my #1 for sure.

 

[jaxn slim]

It's ok. It looks neat, but it's unlikely I'd ever have a use for it.

 

[jp_nyc]

It’s interesting. I’d never pay a premium for it knowing how easy it would be to buy a used reissue and fix that up.

 

[Coralkong]

Nope.

 

[LittleSnakes]

I find it oddly kind of cool. Not my style at all, except for the neck pickup. But it's kind of slick nonetheless.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

Not for me.