Description
Description
The Silvertone 1478 VRSB returns with modern performance upgrades while preserving the iconic style that made it a favorite since its 1964 debut. Known for its red sunburst finish, offset contours, bound fingerboard, and signature vibrato, the 1478 remains a classic for players and collectors alike.
Now re-engineered for today’s guitarist, the 1478RSB features a comfortable modern C-shape neck with a 24 ¾” scale length, replacing the original oversized profile. Custom Silvertone® Silver Foil pickups—housed in mini-humbucker casings—deliver improved clarity, balance, and dynamic response.
A Tune-o-matic–style bridge with roller saddles provides smooth vibrato use and rock-solid tuning stability.
Vibrato tailpiece for expressive pitch control.
Designed for fast playability and long sessions on stage or in the studio.
Premium Construction
- Mahogany body with maple top and back
- Mahogany C-profile neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with advanced frets
- 24 ¾” scale length
Enhanced Vintage Tone
Inspired by early DeArmond® pickups, the new noiseless Silver Foils deliver chimey highs, warm mids, and articulate response—sitting between overwound single-coils and traditional humbuckers. They shine with clean tones, overdrive, and modern digital rigs.
Specs
Specs
General
| Product Color: | Pelham Blue |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Top Material: | Maple |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | PPS |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" (43mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.5" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Neck Binding: | White |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Silvertone Silver Foil |
| Neck Pickup: | Silvertone Silver Foil |
| Controls and Switching: | Stacked Volume (2), Tone (2) & 3-Way Toggle |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Chrome |
| Bridge: | Tone-O-Matic |
| Tuning Machines: | Sealed |
| Fret Wire: | Nickle Silver |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise |