Silvertone 1478 VRSB Electric Guitar in Red Silver Flake Burst with Vibrato

The Silvertone 1478 VRSB takes the cult classic 1960s offset and reimagines it for modern players, blending vintage cool with contemporary reliability. With its striking Red Silver Flake Burst finish, bound rosewood fingerboard and expressive vibrato, it captures the spirit of the original 1964 model while upgraded hardware and pickups deliver rock solid tuning and a far more versatile, noise free tone.

Under the retro styling, the 1478 VRSB is built for serious playing. A comfortable C profile mahogany neck, 24 1/2 inch scale length and 12 inch fingerboard radius make chords, bends and fast runs feel effortless. Silvertone Silver Foil noiseless dual coil pickups, inspired by early silver foil designs, provide chimey highs, warm mids and a tight low end that works equally well with clean amps, classic overdrive or modern digital rigs. Add in a roller bridge and smooth vibrato tailpiece and you have a guitar that invites expressive playing without fighting you on tuning stability.

Whether you are chasing vintage garage rock tones, indie jangle or characterful alternative sounds, the 1478 VRSB offers a unique voice that stands out from the usual solid body crowd. It is a stylish, playable and inspiring instrument for guitarists who want classic looks and feel, but do not want to compromise on modern performance.

Vintage Style, Modern Playability

The original 1478 was loved for its looks but had a chunky neck that could feel unwieldy. This updated version swaps that for a modern C profile mahogany neck with a 24 1/2 inch scale and 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard, giving you a fast, comfortable feel that suits everything from rhythm work to lead playing. Advanced nickel silver frets and a dual action truss rod help keep the neck feeling precise and stable over the long term.

Expressive Vibrato with Stable Tuning

A dedicated vibrato tailpiece paired with a roller bridge lets you add subtle shimmers or more dramatic pitch dips without constantly fighting tuning issues. The roller saddles reduce friction at the bridge, so the strings return to pitch more reliably after vibrato use, making the guitar feel more confident on stage and in the studio.

Silver Foil Inspired Pickups

Silvertone Silver Foil noiseless dual coil pickups capture the character of classic silver foil and early DeArmond style designs, but with reduced hum and improved balance. Their bright, chimey top end, warm midrange and articulate response sit tonally between overwound single coils and traditional humbuckers, giving you a flexible sound that works with clean tones, crunchy rock and more modern effects-heavy setups.

Classic Offset Aesthetic

The mahogany body with maple top and back, finished in Red Silver Flake Burst, delivers a distinctive vintage look that stands out under stage lights. White binding, pearl block inlays and a five ply tortoise pickguard complete the retro aesthetic, making the 1478 VRSB as visually striking as it is enjoyable to play.

• Noiseless Dual Coil Silver Foil Style Pickups - Inspired by early DeArmond designs, these pickups provide chimey highs, warm mids and clear note separation while keeping noise to a minimum, giving you vintage flavoured tones that sit well in a modern mix.
• Comfortable Modern C Neck - The mahogany C profile neck with 24 1/2 inch scale and 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard offers an easy playing feel that suits a wide range of styles, from chord heavy rhythm work to melodic lead lines.
• Roller Bridge with Vibrato Tailpiece - A roller bridge helps maintain tuning stability by reducing friction at the saddles, while the dedicated vibrato tailpiece lets you add expressive pitch modulation without compromising playability.
• Striking Red Silver Flake Burst Finish - The mahogany and maple construction dressed in Red Silver Flake Burst, with white binding and pearl block inlays, delivers a standout vintage inspired look that is instantly recognisable on stage.

Body

• Construction: Solid
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: Maple
• Back Material: Maple
• Finish: Red Silver Flake Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: C
• Scale Length: 622 mm (24 1/2")
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm (12")
• Frets: Nickel Silver
• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Block
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1-11/16")
• 12th Fret Width: 48 mm (1-7/8")
• Nut Material: PPS
• Neck Attachment: Bolt-On
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Binding: White

Hardware

• Tuners: Sealed
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Bridge: Roller
• Vibrato: Vibrato Tailpiece
• Pickguard: 5-Layer Tortoise
• Output Jack: 1/4" Mono
• Overall Length: 994 mm (39-1/8")

Electronics

• Pickups: Silvertone Silver Foil Noiseless Dual Coil
• Controls: Stacked Volume (2) and Tone (2)
• Switch: 3-Way Toggle