1946 Silvertone 714 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gretsch

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1946 Silvertone 714 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gretsch:
$299.00

1946 Silvertone 714 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gretsch!

Up for sale is a 1946 Silvertone Archtop Acoustic Guitar made for Sears & Roebuck by Gretsch. This was the only instance of Gretsch building Silvertones. It has \"Gretsch Super Structure\" and a serial number \"1568\" stamped on the back side of the Bass F hole.13th Edition of the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars states that Gretsch guitar serialization places this guitar as being built between 1946-1949 (serial numbers 1001-2000). It has the Gretsch asymmetrical neck design, original Gretsch tuners, solid spruce top and maple back & sides, rosewood fingerboard. Most of the finish is fine. See all pictures for details.

This guitar to my knowledge has the following new parts: Gretsch nickel tailpiece, Gretsch synchromatic bridge, Gretsch replacement pick guard. It has a recent set of Ernie Ball Earthood XL Acoustic strings (0.010-0.050). The original parts, such as they are, are also included in the sale. Please refer to picture. Sorry, no case or strap Upper Bout: 12\"

- Lower Bout - 16 3/8\"

Thickness, at lower strap button - 3 3/4\"

Scale Length - 25\"

Nut - 1 is the URL for the Silvertone World pageand excerpt forthe Silvertone Silvertone 714 description from Silvertone World is below:

The 714 was a beautiful guitar, with a famously unexpected pedigree. It was built by Gretsch! That\'s right, one of the greatest guitar makers ever actually built a Silvertone model for Sears! Based on the 1940s Synchromatic 100 model, the Silvertone 714 was identical to its famous-name counterpart except for the legend on the headstock, and even that shared the inlaid fancy script of the \'Synchromatic\' model.

Only confirmed listing:
Fall/Winter 1946 as the 57G0714 at Needs three lower fret markers replaced. I have included several of the original markers removed with other parts to give an idea of dimensions and design.

- This guitar had the \"Gretsch melting pick guard syndrome\" common to many 40-50s Gretsch. The pick guard has been replaced. The finish on the top near the pick guard requires additional refinishing. See pictures.

- This archtop, like many other 40-50s Gretsch guitars, also suffers from \"Gretsch crumbling binding syndrome\", All binding on body front and back, and neck needs to be replaced.

- There is also some additional small finish chips and light scratching here and there on the guitar. Normal amount for its vintage.

I put on the replacement parts to see what the Silvertone 714 would sound like. It has good volume and a very nice tone. I cannot vouch for its playability other that the neck is good and the action is fine. This was tested with the 3 fret markers out and 3 holesin the fingerboard, making for slightly awkward guitar will be shipped via USPS Parcel Select, the most economical means to ship. It will be insured for the purchase price and tracking information will be posted to the buyer\'s Purchase History upon shipping. We ship to lower 48 states USA, Puerto Rico and all countries served by \'s Global Shipping Program.

Please ask any and all questions. We strive to answer any and all questions as quickly and accurately as Thanks for Apr-13-14 at 14:52:21 PDT, seller added the following information:

The following original parts are included with this Silvertone 714, please see last picture:

- Bottom of bridge

- Pickguard and mounting hardware

- Three fret markers which had been removed

- Tailpiece, which has split at the hinge and could stand welding or brazing