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Models (19)

1300

- single cutaway, U-series body with 13.25 in. lower bout width, Masonite semi-solid construction, clear or white pickguard, bolt-on neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, Coke-bottle shaped peghead, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil lipstick tube pickup, volume/tone control with selector switch, available in Copper (Model 1300) or Black (Model 1302) finish, mfg. 1958-59.

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1301

- similar to Model 1300 except has 2 single coil lipstick tube pickups, 2 stacked volume/tone controls with 3-position selector switch, available in Copper (Model 1301) or Black (Model 1303) finish, mfg. 1958-59.

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1305

- similar to Model 1300 except has 3 single coil lipstick tube pickups, 3 stacked volume/tone controls, available in White/Black Sunburst finish, mfg, 1958-59.

These models are often referred to as U models by collectors because they are almost identical to the U series of guitars that Danelectro manufactured with the Danelectro logo.

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1317

- single cutaway with 11.75 in. lower bout width, Masonite semi-solid construction, clear pickguard, bolt-on neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, Coke-bottle shaped peghead, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil lipstick tube pickup, volume/tone control with selector switch, available in Black (Model 1317) or Bronze (Model 1321) finish, mfg. 1957-58.

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1319

- similar to Model 1317 except has 2 single coil lipstick tube pickups, 2 stacked volume/tone controls, available in Black (Model 1319) and Bronze (Model 1323) finish, mfg. 1957-58.

These models are similar to the U models except for a shorter lower bout width of 11.75 in. and shorter overall length. Collectors call them "peanut body" models.

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1357

- single cutaway, solid poplar body covered in vinyl, 11.75 in. lower bout width, clear or dark brown pickguard, bolt-on neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, Coke-bottle shaped peghead wider at the bottom, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil lipstick tube pickup, volume/tone control with selector switch, available in Tan with Ginger sides finish and the following Custom Colors: Flame Red with Black sides, Yellow with black sides, Bronze with Mint Green sides, Coral with White sides (All custom colors Model 1358), mfg. 1955-57.

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1359

- similar to Model 1357 except has 2 single coil lipstick tube pickups, 2 stacked knob volume/tone controls, 3-position selector switch. Available in Tan with Ginger sides finish and the following Custom Colors: Flame Red with Black sides, Yellow with black sides, Bronze with Mint Green sides, Coral with White sides (All custom colors Model 1360), mfg. 1955-57.

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1375

- single cutaway, solid poplar body covered in vinyl, 11.75 in. lower bout width, white pickguard, bolt-on neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, Coke-bottle shaped peghead covered with white, plastic overlay, lightning bolt under logo and wider at the bottom, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil pickup mounted under pickguard, volume/tone control, available in Maroon, mfg 1954-55.

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1377

- similar to Model 1375 except has 2 covered pickups, 2 volume/tone controls, 3-position selector switch, available in Maroon, mfg. 1954-55.

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1415

- identical to Model 1417 except pickguard is cut in a half circle around the lipstick tube pickup instead of flush up against it, available in Bronze (Model 1415) or Black (Model 1416) finish, mfg. 1960 only.

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1417

- single cutaway, U-series body with 13.25 in. lower bout width, Masonite semi-solid construction, clear or white pickguard, bolt-on neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, "dolphin-nose" shaped peghead, 6-on-a-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil lipstick tube pickup, volume/tone control with selector switch, available in Bronze (Model 1417) or Black (Model 1419) finish, mfg. 1959-1960, 1961-62.

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1448

- offset double cutaway asymmetrical body, Masonite semi-solid construction, bolt-on neck, 18-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, six-on-one-side tuners with plastic buttons, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, white pickguard, single coil lipstick tube pickup, volume/tone control, available in Black with metallic accents finish, mfg. 1962-67.

This model is known as an amp-in-case model because the case came fitted with a 3-watt amplifier and a 5-inch speaker. In 1964, a 6-inch speaker replaced the 5-inch speaker. In 1964, metal "skate-key" tuners replaced the tuners with plastic buttons.

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1449

- similar to Model 1448 except has 21-fret rosewood fingerboard, two single coil lipstick tube pickups, 2 stacked volume/tone controls with 3-position selector switch, available in Black with metallic accents finish, mfg. 1963-64.

This model is known as an amp-in-case model because the case came fitted with a 5-watt amplifier, tremolo and an 8-inch speaker.

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1450

- offset double cutaway asymmetrical body, solid wood covered with veneer, tortoiseshell pickguard, bolt-on neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal vibrato bridge with rosewood stick saddle, 6-on-a-side metal "skate-key" tuners, 2 single coil lipstick tube pickups with 4 volume/tone controls, 3-position selector switch, available in Red Sunburst finish, mfg. 1965-66.

This model was only listed in the 1965 Sears Christmas catalog. However, since 1966 models do exist, it is probable that they were produced and sold in stores to use up available stock.

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1451

- offset double cutaway asymmetrical body, solid wood covered with veneer, white pickguard, bolt-on neck, 18-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, 6-on-a-side metal "skate-key" tuners, single coil lipstick tube pickup with volume/tone control, available in Black finish, mfg. 1967-68.

This model is known as an amp-in-case model because the case came fitted with a 3-watt amplifier and a 6-inch speaker.

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1452

- similar to 1451 except 21-fret fingerboard, vibrato bridge, Fender-like peghead shape, 2 single coil lipstick tube pickups with 4 volume/tone controls, available in Red Sunburst finish, mfg. 1967-68.

This model is known as an amp-in-case model because the case was fitted with a 5-watt amplifier, tremolo and an 8-inch speaker.

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1457

- offset double cutaway asymmetrical body, Masonite semi-solid construction, bolt-on neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, six-on-one-side tuners with metal "skate-key" tuners, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, white pickguard, two single coil lipstick tube pickups with stacked volume/tone controls, three-way pickup switch, available in Red Sunburst with metallic accents finish, mfg. 1964-67.

This model is known as an amp-in-case model because the case was fitted with a 5-watt amplifier, tremolo, and an 8-inch speaker. A footswitch was included as well. Values listed above include the amp and guitar as a package.

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1480

- single cutaway, U-series body with 13.25 in. lower bout width, Masonite semi-solid construction, clear or white pickguard, bolt-on neck, 18-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, metal trapezoidal bridge with rosewood stick saddle, dark brown or natural Coke-bottle shaped peghead, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, single coil lipstick tube pickup mounted centrally between neck joint and bridge, volume/tone control, available in Brown with metallic accents finish, mfg. 1958 only.

These models were only available through the Sears Christmas catalog. Although they were no longer listed in the Christmas Catalog after 1960, the existence of post-1960 models indicates that they were still being manufactured and sold at Sears stores through at least 1961, probably to use up existing stock.

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1456

- identical to Model 1450 except pickguard is cut in a half circle around the lipstick tube pickup instead of flush up against it, mfg. 1960-61.