Silvertone 1423 BGF Electric Guitar in Black Gold Flake

The Silvertone 1423 BGF is a loving reissue of a cult classic, capturing the look, feel and sound of the original late 1950s Jupiter model while adding modern playability and reliability. With its shimmering Black Gold Flake finish, lightweight okoume body and a pair of Silver Foil mini humbuckers, this is a stylish, inspiring instrument that covers everything from chimey vintage cleans to gritty garage rock and expressive lead tones.

At the heart of the 1423 is its unique rotary blender control, letting you fine tune the balance between the neck and bridge pickups in the middle position for an array of in between sounds and vocal, almost wah like sweeps. Combined with a comfortable C shaped neck, tune o matic bridge and dual action truss rod, this reissue delivers classic character with the stability and feel that modern players expect.

Vintage Inspired Jupiter Reissue

Originally produced from 1959 to 1962 and often nicknamed the Jupiter by collectors, the 1423 design is steeped in retro cool. This reissue faithfully channels that mid century vibe, from the offset double cutaway silhouette to the bold Black Gold Flake finish and pearl block inlays. It is ideal if you want something with authentic vintage personality that still feels ready for the stage or studio today.

Expressive Blender Control Circuit

The standout feature of the 1423 is its blender control. Alongside individual volume and tone knobs for each pickup, the additional blend knob lets you continuously adjust the mix of neck and bridge pickups when the selector is in the middle position. Sweeping this control can create vocal, almost wah like tones and a wide palette of subtle shades, giving you far more versatility than a standard three way switch layout.

Silver Foil Mini Humbuckers

The duo of Silvertone Silver Foil mini humbuckers is inspired by early DeArmond designs, delivering improved clarity, balance and dynamic response. Because they are built in a standard mini humbucker size, you get a focused, articulate voice with enough output for gritty overdrive, while still retaining definition for complex chords and nuanced picking. They excel at jangly indie, rootsy blues and retro rock sounds.

Comfortable, Player Friendly Construction

A lightweight okoume body keeps the guitar comfortable for long sets and rehearsals, while the C shaped bolt on neck, 628 mm scale length and 320 mm fingerboard radius provide a familiar, easy playing feel. The tune o matic bridge and die cast trapeze tailpiece offer solid intonation and sustain, and the sealed tuners and dual action truss rod help keep the instrument stable and ready to play.

• Iconic 1423 Jupiter Reissue Aesthetic - Based on the original late 1950s Silvertone 1423, this model captures the distinctive double cutaway styling, pearl block inlays and retro hardware look, giving you a guitar that stands out visually on any stage.
• Unique Blender Control Circuit - In addition to separate volume and tone controls for each pickup, the dedicated blend knob lets you continuously vary the mix of neck and bridge pickups in the middle position, unlocking expressive, almost wah like tonal sweeps and a wide range of in between sounds.
• Silvertone Silver Foil Mini Humbuckers - The Silver Foil pickups, inspired by classic DeArmond units, provide enhanced clarity, balance and dynamic response, giving you articulate cleans, punchy mids and smooth overdrive that suit everything from vintage rock to modern indie.
• Lightweight Okoume Body and Comfortable Neck - The solid okoume construction keeps the guitar light and resonant, while the C shaped neck, 628 mm scale and 320 mm radius fingerboard make chords, bends and fast runs feel natural and effortless.

Body

• Model: 1423 Electric Solid Body
• Construction: Solid
• Body Material: Lightweight okoume
• Colour: Black Gold Flake

Neck

• Neck Shape: C
• Attachment: Bolt on
• Truss Rod: Dual action
• Fingerboard Radius: 320 mm (12 1/2")
• Frets: 20 nickel silver
• Inlays: Pearl block
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
• 12th Fret Width: 48 mm (1 7/8")
• Nut Material: PPS
• Binding: White
• Scale Length: 628 mm (24 3/4")
• Overall Length: 990 mm (39")

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune o matic
• Tailpiece: Die cast trapeze
• Tuners: Sealed
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: Single ply white
• Output Jack: 1/4" mono

Electronics

• Pickups: Silvertone Silver Foil mini humbuckers
• Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, blend
• Switch: 3 way rotary