Silvertone 1303/U2 BSF Electric Guitar in Black Silver Flake

The Silvertone 1303/U2 BSF takes the iconic 1957 single cutaway Peanut design and brings it right up to date with modern playability and rock solid reliability. With its compact, lightweight okoume body, upgraded Alnico 5 Lipstick single coils and sleek Black Silver Flake finish, this is a stylish, comfortable workhorse that delivers classic chime, punchy attack and impressive sustain.

Every detail has been refined for the contemporary player. A convenient spoke wheel truss rod adjustment, smooth hemispherical fret ends and upgraded electronics make the 1303/U2 BSF feel reassuringly robust and effortless to play, whether you are tracking in the studio or gigging night after night.

Modern Playability with Vintage Attitude

The 1303/U2 BSF keeps the spirit of the original Silvertone models alive while addressing the needs of modern guitarists. The comfortable C shaped neck, 12 inch fingerboard radius and carefully finished hemispherical fret ends create a fast, snag free playing surface that feels great for chords, bends and lead work alike. Combined with the compact body and balanced feel, it is a guitar you can happily play for hours.

Upgraded Lipstick Pickups

Silvertone’s new Alnico 5 Lipstick single coils capture the glassy cleans and bell like treble of the classic designs, but with a touch more output to push your pedals and amps. From jangly rhythm parts to slightly driven blues and indie tones, the pickups stay articulate and open, making it easy to sit in a mix without getting lost.

Compact Okoume Peanut Body

The solid okoume body uses the distinctive 57 Peanut silhouette, giving the guitar a compact footprint and reduced weight without sacrificing sustain. The string through body adjustable bridge helps maximise resonance, so notes feel lively under the fingers and chords ring out with clarity.

Reliable Hardware and Electronics

Sealed tuners, a dual action truss rod with spoke wheel adjustment and upgraded full size potentiometers give the 1303/U2 BSF a reassuringly robust feel. The improved three way lever switch and mono output jack provide consistent performance, making this a dependable choice for players who need a straightforward, gig ready instrument.

• Alnico 5 Lipstick Single Coil Pickups - Vintage inspired lipstick pickups deliver clear, chiming cleans and bright, bell like treble, with a little extra output to comfortably drive pedals and amps while retaining articulation.
• Compact 57 Peanut Okoume Body - The lightweight, solid okoume body and compact single cutaway Peanut shape offer excellent comfort and balance, helping to reduce fatigue during long rehearsals and gigs while still providing strong sustain.
• Spoke Wheel Truss Rod Adjustment - A modern spoke wheel at the heel makes neck relief tweaks quick and straightforward, so you can dial in your preferred setup without hunting for a hex key or removing hardware.
• Hemispherical Fret Ends and C Neck Profile - The comfortable C shaped neck and smoothly rounded hemispherical fret ends create an exceptionally playable neck, minimising sharp edges and making position shifts feel effortless.

Body

• Body Type: Solid body
• Body Shape: 57 Peanut single cutaway
• Body Material: Okoume
• Finish: Black Silver Flake

Neck

• Construction: Bolt on
• Neck Shape: C
• Scale Length: 635 mm (25")
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm (12")
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• 12th Fret Width: 48 mm (1 7/8")
• Inlays: Pearl dot
• Frets: Nickel silver
• Binding: White
• Truss Rod: Dual action with spoke wheel adjustment
• Nut Material: PPS

Hardware

• Tuners: Sealed
• Bridge: Thru body adjustable
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Output Jack: 1/4" mono
• Overall Length: 949 mm (37 3/8")

Electronics

• Pickups: Alnico 5 Lipstick single coil
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Switching: 3 way toggle