river_driver
Well-known member
Spotted a Silvertone baritone in an antique shop yesterday. Convinced myself I didn't need it and left. Thought about it all day today.
Condition was pretty good - needs cleaned, and at least one tuner was toast. But no cracks, no loose braces, hell, it was barely even scuffed. Had a case that has seen much better days though. Price tag said $75.
It looks a lot like this one that Jake Wildwood restored
http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2010/07/c1960-silvertone-by-harmony-baritone.html
right down to the faux tortoise binding.
I know Silvertone was a house brand for Sears and they were manufactured by various companies including Kay and Harmony. My question is, is there any way to tell who made it, when and where? Does it even make a difference? Is it worth my time at $75? Can you stop the voices in my head?? You know, the ones that say "you neeeed a vintage baritone..."?????
HELP!
Condition was pretty good - needs cleaned, and at least one tuner was toast. But no cracks, no loose braces, hell, it was barely even scuffed. Had a case that has seen much better days though. Price tag said $75.
It looks a lot like this one that Jake Wildwood restored
http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2010/07/c1960-silvertone-by-harmony-baritone.html
right down to the faux tortoise binding.
I know Silvertone was a house brand for Sears and they were manufactured by various companies including Kay and Harmony. My question is, is there any way to tell who made it, when and where? Does it even make a difference? Is it worth my time at $75? Can you stop the voices in my head?? You know, the ones that say "you neeeed a vintage baritone..."?????
HELP!