This vintage electric guitar is a Silvertone Model 1413, manufactured by Harmony in Chicago for Sears, Roebuck and Co. between approximately 1963 and 1967.
Commonly referred to as a "Bobkat" or "Silhouette" style guitar, this model was part of Silvertone’s budget-friendly catalog line, which helped introduce a generation of 1960s players to the electric guitar.
Color: The distinctive "Teal" or "Turquoise" finish is original to this specific model.
Electronics: It features a single high-output DeArmond-made gold foil pickup, which is highly sought after by modern players for its raw, garage-rock tone.
Body Design: A thin, solid-body design with a distinctive beveled edge and an asymmetrical double cutaway.
Headstock: The "six-on-a-side" headstock features a matching teal finish and the classic vertical "Silvertone" logo.
Pickguard: It has the original large white pickguard that houses both the volume and tone controls, along with the output jack.
Body: Typically made from solid Poplar.
Neck: A bolt-on Maple or Poplar neck with a Rosewood fingerboard.
Bridge: Features a simple, top-loading metal bridge with a wood saddle, characteristic of mid-60s budget manufacturing.
While originally sold as an entry-level instrument, these have become popular collectors' items due to their unique aesthetic and the quality of the DeArmond pickup.
Current Value: Depending on the condition of the finish and the functionality of the electronics, these typically sell for between $400 and $600 on the used market.