Silvertone 1482

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:20 am

what do we have here...

this guy at THD just gave this to me. I replaced some caps on it and installed a 3 prong cord.

15W, 1x12 combo. these were made in the late 50s to the early 60s by Danelectro for Sears. People say they sound similar to a Fender Deluxe. I'm not too familiar with Deluxes but I can say it sounds fucking amazing. Has an onboard tremolo that sounds really good.

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:30 am

It looks sort of like a fucked up old TV. Demo?

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:43 am

Yea, I've seen it called the "TV Set" model before. I really should do a demo of it. I have a couple things to address though. the faceplate is rattling (annoying). and my computer is fucked (very annoying). I'm on the computer at school right now. once I fix those things I would like to show you guys what it sounds like.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:00 am

what is the orange pedal in the right corner?

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:08 am

Looks like a gay bashingly orange Cool Cat Fuzz to me.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:13 am

ahem...

bottom right hand corner...

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:27 am

I'd say that's more a mustard yellow, but I have no idea what it is. It looks like it says Over Drive on the front like an SD-1, but the knobs aren't right for that. Unless it's a really old SD-1 and they used to look different?

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:30 am

yeah, i was kinda just waiting for mage to chime in, but... keep going. i'm listening.

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:36 am

My final conclusion is that it's a Mustard Blaster Overdrive, designed and hand-built by the infamous Nigel Laycock.

Will · Post by **Will** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:36 am

Once you sort out the rattles in those they sound class.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:37 am

Gavin wrote:My final conclusion is that it's a Mustard Blaster Overdrive, designed and hand-built by the infamous Nigel Laycock.

ha ha ha. awesome. i want

benadrian · Post by **benadrian** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:45 am

I keep forgetting, I have one of these in the garage. It needs a new power transformer, and a few odd tubes. Plus it's been thrashed over the years. Still, I just need to get it put together!

Ben

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:07 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:what is the orange pedal in the right corner?

Rockson Super Over Drive

SD-1 clone

Sidney Vicious · Post by **Sidney Vicious** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:51 am

Those 1482's are great amps - I would love to get my hands on one - not much for cleans and with a great tremelo - post us an update when you get it sorted out.

Chicago Mike · Post by **Chicago Mike** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:13 pm

Love the old Silvertones. I've had two or three cracks at local 1484's but never scored them off craigslist. Do want.