Silvertone 1457 amp in case

[John Sherry]

I just purchased a 1965 Silvertone 1457 guitar and case/amp. Do i need to do anything other than replacing power cord with a grounded one to make it safe to play.

I have read that an isolation transformer is needed in some models, such as the 1448. I have read conflicting information about the 1457 model. Some say it needs one, some say it does'nt.

[Carlo Pipitone]

You don't need anything else, except the usual checkup and possible overhaul of the amp section. A good cleaning of tube sockets and a replacement of filter caps (like in any old tube amp) are the only things needed, a very easy job for any amp tech.

No need for an isolation transformer in this model.

I like my 1457 much better with flatwound strings, but that's a matter of personal taste.