1964 Silvertone Model 1483 Grey
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Silvertone Model 1483 Model Tube Amplifier, made by Danelectro , made in Neptune, NJ.
In the 1960s, Sears Roebuck & Co. contracted Danelectro to provide many instruments sold under the Silvertone brand, including the 1480 series of amplifiers. The Model 1483 was initially designed and marketed as a bass amplifier (primarily to pair with the infamously beloved "Dolphin nose" Silvertone/Danelectro bass). As such these were made and sold in relatively small numbers compared to other models like the more common (and equally beloved) 1484 Twin Twelve.
This example is all original within the chassis, including the original US made tubes!
The speaker has been changed to an early 80's Eminence, which sounds better than you might think.
A "choke" transformer was originally installed in the cabinet to cut some of the mid/high frequencies and reinforce the bass response. The transformer is bypassed, which makes for better guitar tone.
Speaking of the tone - you get natural overdrive with tons of sag.
Case/Cover?: No
Color: Grey
Dimensions: 20.5" x 29" x 9"
Weight: 47lb
Watts: 23w
Date: 1964
Where date is noted: Pots
Speaker 1 Brand/Model: ?
Speaker 1 Size: 15"
Speaker 1 Code: 52-57-1 / 67-8137
Speaker 1 Cone: Original
Power Transformer brand and/or codes: 096F
Output Transformer brand and/or codes: ?
Choke Transformer brand and/or codes: ?, not attached to speaker
Reverb or other effects?: No
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
Rectifier Tube Brand: Silvertone
Power tubes: 2 x 6L6 GC
Power Tube Brand: Silvertone
Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7 / 6CG7
Preamp Tube Brand: Silvertone
Filter Caps: Original
Pedal?: No
Pots, codes: Original 137 6407
Tolex: Original
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power cord: Original 2 prong
Notes: Speaker wired had been spliced, then twisted/taped back to
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