Classic Guitar Parts

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Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Rickenbacker guitar parts.

We hope you’ll take a moment to visit our web site offering genuine Fender guitar parts and accessories.

In many cases, the parts are the same ones used on Fender guitars since the 1950’s! We offer this fine line of products through online ordering and mail ordering as well. We also carrying a line of premium quality replacement and custom parts for Gibson, Gretsch and Rickenbacker guitars and basses.

538 thoughts on “Classic Guitar Parts”

  1. bought my kappa in about 1964 from ANDY PENNS DRUM AN GUITAR In SACAMENTO CA. we have some 45’s still floating around on u tube with me playing it, love the guitar it was candy apple red . you are very proud I’m sure .

  2. Old Kraftsman with a Harlin Bros neck?
    Derek

    I recently bought an Old Kraftsman Archtop that has no serial number and a replaced neck. Though the neck is probably newer, it is also very old. The only number to be found is on the headstock which is a patent number and the name "Harlin Bros". The patent is from the Harlin Brothers in 1938 for the design of the guitar neck. The headstock is very long and it curls out towards the bottom of the guitar and all the tuning pegs are on the top side.
    Any idea whats going on here?

    1. Re: Epiphone Electar Zephyr with Trem (1940's - blonde cabinet)
      Tom

      Ron you sound like you are further that I am. It’s likely we have the same amp. I can’t find a schematic either but if I do I will let you know.

      : I’m restoring an Epiphone Electar Zephyr amp from 1948. It has one of those blonde bandstand style cabinets. I have the version with tremolo and 2-6L6 output tubes. It has all the parts mounted over & under a phonelic strip and that makes tracing a little more difficult. There were 2 components that were never soldered at the factory (must have been a problem over the years). Anyway, the signal is getting through the last several stages but not through the pre-amp end. I’m seeing some strange things like the plate of one tube connected directly to the grid of another. Now I’m wondering if I have the right tubes and if they’re in the right sockets. Nothing’s labeled. The tubes that are in it are 5U4, 6L6, 6L6, 6SL7, 6SL7, 6SJ7, 6SJ7, 6SN7, 6SN7. I’m constantly searching the net for a schematic and I know none of the usual sources will work. Some collector out there must have an instruction manual or something on this. At this point, I would be happy if someone who owns a working example could let me know what the tube layout is supposed to be. I know there were many versions of this amp. My fingers are crossed (makes it hard to type emails) Ron

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... RON
      RON

      I’m restoring an Epiphone Electar Zephyr amp from 1948. It has one of those blonde bandstand style cabinets. I have the version with tremolo and 2-6L6 output tubes. It has all the parts mounted over & under a phonelic strip and that makes tracing a little more difficult. There were 2 components that were never soldered at the factory (must have been a problem over the years). Anyway, the signal is getting through the last several stages but not through the pre-amp end. I’m seeing some strange things like the plate of one tube connected directly to the grid of another. Now I’m wondering if I have the right tubes and if they’re in the right sockets. Nothing’s labeled. The tubes that are in it are 5U4, 6L6, 6L6, 6SL7, 6SL7, 6SJ7, 6SJ7, 6SN7, 6SN7. I’m constantly searching the net for a schematic and I know none of the usual sources will work. Some collector out there must have an instruction manual or something on this. At this point, I would be happy if someone who owns a working example could let me know what the tube layout is supposed to be. I know there were many versions of this amp. My fingers are crossed (makes it hard to type emails) Ron

      1. Epiphone Electar Zephyr
        Anonymous

        I have the Zephyr without tremolo. I found a good schematic
        at schematics unlimited.com You can download a pdf or a free printable schematic for at least the non tremolo version.
        Not sure if you can contact them and perhaps get a version with the tremolo addition. This should at least get you around the trace a little easier. The tubes in mine are, two 6L6GA power tubes, three 6SJ7 tubes, and one 5Y3GT tube. The schematic shows the exact location of each tube in the chain as well as the capacitors and values of each. I hope this helps. B.

  3. Epiphone Electr Zephyr with Trem (1940's - blonde cabinet)
    RON

    I’m restoring an Epiphone Electar Zephyr amp from 1948. It has one of those blonde bandstand style cabinets. I have the version with tremolo and 2-6L6 output tubes. It has all the parts mounted over & under a phonelic strip and that makes tracing a little more difficult. There were 2 components that were never soldered at the factory (must have been a problem over the years). Anyway, the signal is getting through the last several stages but not through the pre-amp end. I’m seeing some strange things like the plate of one tube connected directly to the grid of another. Now I’m wondering if I have the right tubes and if they’re in the right sockets. Nothing’s labeled. The tubes that are in it are 5U4, 6L6, 6L6, 6SL7, 6SL7, 6SJ7, 6SJ7, 6SN7, 6SN7. I’m constantly searching the net for a schematic and I know none of the usual sources will work. Some collector out there must have an instruction manual or something on this. At this point, I would be happy if someone who owns a working example could let me know what the tube layout is supposed to be. I know there were many versions of this amp. My fingers are crossed (makes it hard to type emails) Ron

    1. Re: Kapa guitar questions? Cobra, Challenger, Continental, Minstrel, Series 500, acoustic.
      bonn jernigan

      72: I haven’t checked this site in quite awhile but I see that people have been posting questions concerning their Kapa guitars. I’ve been researching Kapa for the last 5 years and have accumulated quite alot of knowledge about the company and their guitars. If you have any questions about your Kapa or would just like to share what you have, feel free to email me. Terry

      1. 3-pickup challenger guitar
        Anonymous

        I came across a 3-pickup challenger about 7 yrs ago and purchased it . I’ve just now started to mess with it and found that the middle pickup doesn’t work at all. checked with meter and it is dead . Can pickups still be found that would work . Or should I get this one rewound ? Also I have looked all over the guitar even removed neck etc. and cannot find a Serial number anywhere. It still has the large KAPA gold decal near the tuners. Made in USA on the back of the head, metal mounting plate for neck has nothing at all on it. Note ; On the bottom of all the pickups it has Germany stamped on each one. ( Hofner ? ) Thanks for any information you can give me.

      2. Mid 60s Model Kapa continental
        tyler west

        I was hoping that you would know someone or somewhere that I could find some replacement parts for my Kapa continental, This guitar belongs to my grandfather, the issues are that the neck pickup is dead completely, and the bridge pickup is on the outs as well, ive not gotten into the guitar yet to see if there is any other stuff in there that needs replacing or repairing. But any advice or knowledge that you have that may help me, please email me.

    2. Re Kapa 500 series
      Ric

      : I haven’t checked this site in quite awhile but I see that people have been posting questions concerning their Kapa guitars. I’ve been researching Kapa for the last 5 years and have accumulated quite alot of knowledge about the company and their guitars. If you have any questions about your Kapa or would just like to share what you have, feel free to email me. Terry

      Hi Terry,
      Could you tell me where this guitar was maded?
      also maybe the value? Did it come with a "wammie bar"?
      Thanks Ric in VA

    3. Re: Kapa guitar questions? Cobra, Challenger, Continental, Minstrel, Series 500, acoustic.
      jeri

      i just picked up a 1965 kapa cobra off of ebay for 270 bucks..you know how much they are really worth? any interchangeable parts for the cheap looking tuners or pickups? and finally was the guitar worth $270? "its in pretty good shape".. any info is great about this hard to research guitar…thanks

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Terry Browne
      Terry Browne

      I haven’t checked this site in quite awhile but I see that people have been posting questions concerning their Kapa guitars. I’ve been researching Kapa for the last 5 years and have accumulated quite alot of knowledge about the company and their guitars. If you have any questions about your Kapa or would just like to share what you have, feel free to email me. Terry

      1. kakp 500 siries
        Anonymous

        i have a kapa 500 series and both bridges should i change the aluminum bridgr or keep as is fi u/// have these parts what would be the cost if thar 4// sale.

  4. Help me out
    Israel Moreno

    A friend of mine gave me an Epiphone cause the neck was cracked i realy like it and i want to fix it up. If any one can tell me where i can find a neck to an Epiphone FT-140 that would be great.

  5. 1974 GibosnSG All Hardware For Sale
    merenita

    I have put all the hardware from a 1974 Gibson SG Special on ebay.
    The auction ends on 1/24/06.
    It includes all the hardware and pickups.

  6. Kahler Spyder Tremelo
    Steve

    I Need The Knife Edge Pivot Edges For a Kahler Spyder Tremelo…….Off a Fender american Heavy Metal Series Guitars………….Do You Have Them……..The Pivot Points That The Tremelo Rides On The Two……..Screws That Anker Into The Guitar……Thanks……..Steve

  7. Kahker Spyder Tremelo
    Steve

    I Need The Knife Edge Pivot Edges For a Kahler Spyder Tremelo…….Off a american Heavy Metal Series Guitars………….Do You Have Them……..The Pivot Points That The Tremelo Rides On The Two……..Screws That Anker Into The Guitar……Thanks……..Steve

    1. Re: Need battery pack screw for my Ovation
      Marc

      did you ever find one?
      i need the battery holder for my ovation balladeer also!
      pls.email me to let me know where you got one.

      : I need the black screw piece that holds the 9-volt battery holder in my 1985 Ovation.

  8. applause stratocaster tremelo arm
    paul

    i am missing the tremelo arm on an Applause stratocaster (80s-90s) and i cannot find a replacement anywhere. it is a floyd rose style locking bridge, and i love divebombing. right now i am using plumbers tape on a fender arm to make it fit, but it just doesnt work how i need it to. does anyone have one or know where i can get one?

    thanks a lot

    -paul

  9. Measurement Specifications for a Tremolo Bridge
    Justin D. O'Reilly

    I’m using Auto Cad to design a guitar. I need to know the dimensions for a tremolo bridge. I hope you can help.

    Thanx.

    J

  10. parts for Washburn Hawk?
    bob Klein

    My young son has purchased an ‘old school’ Washburn Hawk. Unfortunately, it is missing several pieces including a spring that resides in the back of the guitar. I do not play the guitar so I turn to you for assistance.

    Does anyone know where one may be able to obtain parts for this guitar? Washburn indicates that they no longer supply parts for the guitar.

    Thank you,

    Bob

  11. Kapa website
    russ

    Months ago I came across a Kapa devoted website and can’t seem to find it…anyone else been there and can you lead me….looking for a model name foe a stratlike 3 pickup model(might be a cobra???not shaped like a challenger)

    1. Re: Kapa website
      Terry Browne

      Hi, I run the Kapa website you’re looking for. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/kapaguitars/
      Feel free to join up and check it out. The strat like 3 pickup model you’re looking for is basically a Challenger. Early ones with 3 pickups were called a Deluxe Challenger and then later was renamed (and slightly redesigned) the Wildcat.

      : Months ago I came across a Kapa devoted website and can’t seem to find it…anyone else been there and can you lead me….looking for a model name foe a stratlike 3 pickup model(might be a cobra???not shaped like a challenger)

    2. Re: Kapa website
      Pat Hudson

      Any updates on finding that Kapa website? I can’t seem to find it either.

      : Months ago I came across a Kapa devoted website and can’t seem to find it…anyone else been there and can you lead me….looking for a model name foe a stratlike 3 pickup model(might be a cobra???not shaped like a challenger)

  12. tuner for a Gibson 57 les paul custom
    jason

    i have a 57 gibson les paul custom with and one of my tuners broke
    looking for a replacement
    its gold with metal knob gold still on housing but almost no gold on
    the knob

  13. Gretsch Country Gentleman 1963 Back Pad snaps
    Mark Allen

    I have a 1963 Country G Gretsch….Need the rear pad snaps….ones on the Body not on the pad!
    Thanks!

    Mark

  14. Gretsch Country Gentleman 1963 Stain
    Mark Allen

    I have a 1963 Country G Gretsch….Body was damaged and repaired….Now I need the Original Stain
    Any Ideas where to find it??

    Thanks!

  15. Converting a Rickenbacker 360/12
    Lawrence Mainlente

    Has anyone tried setting up a Ric 12 so the strings are the conventional eE-aA-dD-gG-BB-EE instead of the Ric’s Ee-Aa-Dd-Gg-BB-EE?

    Also, the neck is so narrow, is anyone else finding it hard to play?

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Peter Walsh
        Peter Walsh

        When using a bigsby type vibrato the roller bridge allows the strings to return to tune without getting hung up as on a metallic fixed bridge.

        Tune-o-matic type bridges with metal saddles and carved wooden bridges will rotate about their bases when strings are bent up and down, then sometimes the strings will slip, the bridge may even "walk" to a new position.

        I have an old Guild T-100 that had this problem. Somewhat fixed it by using an old melita bridge with plastic bridge saddles that are relatively low friction. A roller bridge would probably work even better.

  16. preamp for my Ovation
    Kathleen Brown

    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement preamp for my Ovation Custom Balladeer 1860? It was made in 1993-94 and I cannot seem to find one. Thanks!

    1. Re: kapa modle 500 6 string with 2 humbuckers
      Bill Styler

      : i was wandering how much my lil pice of the heavens was worth
      : can anyone tell me any thing?

      My brother and I collect Kapas. Our model 500 will not leave our fingers for less than $800. Few people have a clue as to how fine this model is. I have requested info on one that was listed in 2003 at $500. We have found them to be few and far between. I have played ours for long periods, and I know it’s versatility in tone makes it one of my favorite guitars of all time. Basically, the 500 is in the class of Gretsch, Gibson, and Hofner (especially with the same pickups as those Hofner purchased).

  17. Need 1961 les paul junior pickguard
    Dave

    Anyone have an original 1961 les paul junior pickguard – please note that the later Sg junior pickguards DO NOT fit! Thanks, Dave

    1. Re: Corvette 7623 w/9v schematic
      John C.

      : I’m looking for a schematic/wiring diagram to return this to it’s original state.

      If someone might have one of these models regardless of condition I would like to buy it.

  18. KAPA continental
    Dave B

    Have a kapa continental, not sure of year, has a number 9210 on back. Anyone know what year this might have been made, any other info about it or where I can get it appraised? thanks

    1. Kapa 4 string bass
      alex

      i have a Kapa Continental Bass looks like from 60’s. its a fixer upper project. does n e one kno where i can get a replacement neck piece. any info email me
      thanks.

  19. Schematics
    Frank

    HELP!!!
    I need schematics a "Fender Sidekick Reverb 65".
    This is for the guitar amp and not the bass amp.
    It would be a great help to me if I can just find
    out what resisters R-72, R-75 & R-77 is.
    Thank you, Frank

    1. Re: Fender Sidekick Reverb 65 schematics
      andrew

      I dont have the schematics but i do have the amp and do know a bit about electronics so if you want to tell me the position of the resistors I could tell you the color codes

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Frank
      Frank

      To All,
      Hi, My name is Frank
      I am trying to find the schematics for a,
      "Fender Sidekick Reverb 65".
      (This is a Guitar amp and not the Bass amp).
      Even if you can tell me what R-72, R-75 & R-77 is,
      This would be a great help to me.
      I am unable to read any of the (3) resisters,
      because they are so badly burt
      Also if anyone knows of a online site that has schematics
      This would also be a great help to me.
      Thank you for the time and help!
      Frank

  20. need help with Kapa Continental
    radiohlite

    someone just gave me a kapa continental with an old Fender Champ amp. the problem is that nothing comes out in sound, only a buzzing if i turn it up. the pickups are pretty rusted but the guitar is in otherwise good shape. i wonder if anyone knows why i can’t hear a thing?!

  21. Johnny Smith name tailpiece insert
    luther pierce

    need the johnny smith name insert for tailpiece on gibson guitar. will consider buying complete tailpiece assy. Thanks

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