1964 Silvertone 604 Student Guitar With box

1964 Silvertone Model 604 Student Acoustic – Original Sears Shipping Box

This 1964 Silvertone Model 604 Student acoustic is a standout piece of American catalog-era guitar history. While the guitar itself is in okay, player-grade condition, the inclusion of its original Sears shipping box elevates this example into truly collectible territory. Original boxes from this period are exceptionally rare and seldom survive, making this pairing especially desirable to collectors of mid-century instruments and memorabilia.

Built as an affordable student guitar, the Model 604 captures the charm and simplicity of 1960s Sears offerings and represents a tangible slice of musical history from the era when countless players got their start through mail-order instruments.

We are using the shipping tag to date it. Looks like it was shipped from the Sears in Philedelphia to Sharon PA. 

Specifications

• Year: 1964

• Model: Silvertone 604

• Type: Student acoustic guitar

• Body: Small-bodied acoustic

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Birch

• Neck: Hardwood

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Frets: 18

• Nut Width: Approx. 1 11/16"

• Finish: Sunburst

• Electronics: None

• Included: Original Sears shipping box (extremely rare)

While many Silvertone student models survive, examples with the original Sears box almost never surface. This makes it an excellent acquisition for collectors of Silvertone instruments, vintage Americana, or catalog-era guitars with documented provenance.

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