The Long History and Popularity of the Silvertone Electric Guitar
Silvertone was the brand name of the line of music al instruments that were introduced by Sears to the market. The brand name actually replaced the Supertone brand name. Of course, you know Sears. Who doesn’t? Sears is a US-based and licensed chain of department stores which were founded and owned by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck.
The History of Silvertone and Sears
It has been more than 30 years since Sears severed its relationship and association with Silvertone. However, the public still relates the brand to Sears. In fact, most people still think that Silvertone is a brand of Sears. This is actually a testament to the success of Sears with the Silverstone brand. The Silverstone guitar is one of the products of Silverstone that has helped etched a deep mark on the public’s good belief and opinion about Silverstone.
The Popularity of the Silvertone Electric Guitar
The Silvertone electric guitar has greatly benefited from the already established name of the Silvertone brand. The guitars and other instruments were first introduced in the 1930s. The Silvertone guitar was popularized by then struggling musicians like Muddy Waters and Arthur Crudup. Guitar icons and musicians unofficially made Silvertone their guitar. Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix used the Silvertone guitar. The brand was immortalized in many songs like Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Girls with Guitars”. The legacy lives on today. The Silvertone is still known for its great quality and affordability. Today, the brand name Silvertone is used by a China-based guitar manufacturer.
