These two models
were the humble beginnings of the long-lasting, market flooding
Dano 'peanut' shaped body series. All of Nathaniel Daniels' genius save for the
lipstick tube pickup was there, and those bright, shiny electrical wonders were
soon to follow.
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Compare the illustrations in these two listings. The earlier one
is pretty short on bridge/pickup and knob details.
The 1375 and 1377 models were the first in a
long line of Danelectro-made Silvertones with a similar body shape. These models weren't
quite there yet, though; still refining the body shape and headstock, as
well as the pickup configuration - no lipstick tubes... yet. A long bump in the pickguard lets you
know something was picking up the signal...
These babies are pretty rare; especially the 1377.
Introduced:
Fall/Winter 1954
Retired:
Late 1955
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1375
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