Silvertone 1303/U2 CM Electric Guitar in Copper Metallic

The Silvertone 1303/U2 CM takes the iconic 50s Peanut single cutaway design and brings it firmly into the modern era. Finished in a striking Copper Metallic, this compact, lightweight solidbody delivers punchy single coil tones, impressive sustain and slick playability, making it an inspiring choice for players who want vintage flavour with contemporary reliability.

With upgraded hardware, refined neck ergonomics and newly voiced Alnico 5 Lipstick pickups, the 1303/U2 CM is built to be a true workhorse. From jangly cleans and bell-like chime through to grittier driven sounds that push your amp and pedals, it is a versatile, characterful guitar that feels comfortable on stage, in the studio or at home.

Silvertone have also focused on the details that matter day to day. A convenient spoke wheel truss rod adjustment, smooth hemispherical fret ends and solid-feeling electronics all add up to a guitar that is easy to dial in, easy to maintain and a pleasure to play for long sessions.

Classic Peanut Body with Modern Playability

The compact, lightweight Okoume Peanut body keeps the classic 1957 silhouette while offering excellent balance and comfort whether you are standing or sitting. Okoume provides a lively, resonant platform with plenty of snap and midrange punch, helping every note feel immediate and responsive under the fingers.

Comfortable C Neck and Hemispherical Fret Ends

A comfortable C-shaped neck profile, 12 inch fingerboard radius and carefully finished hemispherical fret ends combine to create a smooth, fast playing feel. Chords, bends and slides all feel effortless across the neck, reducing fatigue and making this an easy guitar to pick up and play for hours.

Alnico 5 Lipstick Single Coil Pickups

The newly designed Alnico 5 Silvertone Lipstick pickups capture the clean, transparent character of the originals with a touch more output. You get sparkling, bell-like treble and articulate cleans, with enough extra push to drive pedals, valve amps and digital modelling rigs without losing clarity or definition.

Upgraded Hardware and Electronics

Practical upgrades such as the spoke wheel dual action truss rod, robust 3-way lever switch and full-size potentiometers give the 1303/U2 CM a solid, dependable feel. The thru-body adjustable bridge enhances resonance and sustain, while sealed tuners help keep your tuning stable gig after gig.

• Compact Okoume Peanut Body - The solid Okoume Peanut body keeps weight down while delivering a resonant, punchy tone with great sustain. Its compact single cutaway shape sits comfortably against the body, making it ideal for long rehearsals and tight stages.
• Comfortable C Neck with Hemispherical Fret Ends - A C-shaped neck, 12 inch radius and hemispherical fret ends create a smooth, rounded playing surface. This reduces sharp edges and snagging, so position shifts and big bends feel natural and comfortable.
• Alnico 5 Lipstick Single Coil Pickups - Vintage-style Lipstick pickups voiced with Alnico 5 magnets provide bright, glassy cleans and articulate response. The slightly hotter output means they can easily push your pedals and amps, giving you more tonal flexibility from clean to crunch.
• Thru-body Adjustable Bridge and Upgraded Electronics - The thru-body adjustable bridge improves resonance and sustain by anchoring the strings through the body. Paired with a robust 3-way lever switch and smooth full-size pots, you get reliable performance and precise control over your sound.

Body

• Body Type: Solid body
• Body Material: Okoume
• Body Shape: 57 Peanut single cutaway
• Colour: Copper Metallic

Neck

• Neck Attachment: 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")
• Frets: Nickel silver
• Inlays: Pearl dot
• 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
• Switch: 3-way toggle