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I need grover slimline tuners for a ’72 4001FL bass
Hi – I need at least 1 right side (G string) chrome slimline (sealed back) Grover bass tuner. Was restringing the other night and had one disintegrate! Thanks for the help!
i really need help on getting bass parts cause i am biulding a bass giutar if you havent noticed, i already have the wood (or the base of the giutar all i need is the rest of the parts to biuld the rest the of the bass. i have never biuld a giutar before so i need to know how to make a bass giutar and how to order the parts and the best deals there are i want to make a fender giutar… well i hope that i am making sense so i guess i will hear from someone soon
lataz
jay
: i really need help on getting bass parts cause i am biulding a bass giutar if you havent noticed, i already have the wood (or the base of the giutar all i need is the rest of the parts to biuld the rest the of the bass. i have never biuld a giutar before so i need to know how to make a bass giutar and how to order the parts and the best deals there are i want to make a fender giutar… well i hope that i am making sense so i guess i will hear from someone soon
: lataz
: jay
hi my name is ben and i need help. i need help on how to make a bass giutare. I was wondering if u can send me some plans on how to make a bass. Thanks alot
ben
Trying to locate a double action truss rod for a 1986 Rickenbacker 4001 bass. Any info is appreciated.
: Trying to locate a double action truss rod for a 1986 Rickenbacker 4001 bass. Any info is appreciated.
i know it’s no help, but i’m lokking for the adjustment nuts for 4001S Rick….it seems to be a rare creature!
need truss rod logo cover cover for late 80’s 4003 bass
: need truss rod logo cover cover for late 80’s 4003 bass
hi its matt, you can ither send to [email protected] or the normal reply adress….
: need truss rod logo cover cover for late 80’s 4003 bass
Hi,i really need to get a new nameplate for my rick 4003{Same as above}how much you sellin it for…thanks regards matt
: need truss rod logo cover cover for late 80’s 4003 bass. white w/ black letters
I need a case for a Gibson Country Gentleman. If you have one to sell let me know. I am using a Gretch case now.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Gibson lyre vibrola
I am looking for a silver Lyre Vibrola for my ES-335. A white whammy bar should be included.
: I am looking for a silver Lyre Vibrola for my SG.A white whammy bar should be included.
im also lookin for a lyre vibrola with tailpiece. chrome and i need the white whammybar included. if possible i need the original gibson ingraved onto it with the piece thanks again
: im also lookin for a lyre vibrola with tailpiece. chrome and i need the white whammybar included. if possible i need the original gibson ingraved onto it with the piece thanks again
I have a original vintage Gibson lyre vibrola from 60′ on sale if you are interested please contact me .
Hi there Mike, Do you still have the vibrola? Question, is it a short or long vibrola? how much and is it nickel plated or chrome? Thanks, Addison
I’m looking for a vintage Gibson lyre vibrato with tremelo arm. They came on Firebirds, Flying V’s, and SG’s from the 60’s on. I need silver one with or without tailpiece or a gold one with tailpiece. Preferably vintage but will buy newer items. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
if anyone has a gibson sg guitar neck, then contact me. i am looking to buy.
i need one bad!
Do you still need a 4001 bridge?
Roy.
I need a neck for a L-5 or a byrdland or a super 400, either ,also i need old L-5 humbuckers
Anybody know if Kahler is still in business? I need Trems and Parts and recommendations where to find?
: Anybody know if Kahler is still in business? I need Trems and Parts and recommendations where to find?
I had to get a new locking nut about five years ago and had the guitar repair guy I go to call Kahler for one. He found out that they now make golf clubs. They did have a box or two of odds and ends and I was lucky. Your best bet is to go to Ebay and search for a cheap Carvin or Kramer and salvage the tremelo off that. Or you could try and get someone to machine the parts for you.
Good luck.
I just bought a B.C.Rich guitar with a Kahler Trem on it. I do believe it is a Kahler Spider from the little research I have done so far. If you guys know anything about these guitars & trems, like when they were made, or anything else unique about them, Please email me at [email protected]
: : Anybody know if Kahler is still in business? I need Trems and Parts and recommendations where to find?
: I had to get a new locking nut about five years ago and had the guitar repair guy I go to call Kahler for one. He found out that they now make golf clubs. They did have a box or two of odds and ends and I was lucky. Your best bet is to go to Ebay and search for a cheap Carvin or Kramer and salvage the tremelo off that. Or you could try and get someone to machine the parts for you.
: Good luck.
I am looking for the mid to later 60’s Gibson acoustic pickguard as used on the J-45, J-50. I’m live in Japan. I’ll send the money order for shipping plus. Thanks
looking for a original 70,s maple neck 3 screw mount for stratocaster
I have a 1951 Old Kraftsman guitar and cannot find out anything about it. an anyone help me?
: I have a 1951 Old Kraftsman guitar and cannot find out anything about it. an anyone help me?
:OK was made by Kay and sold by one of the department stores. Search Kay guitars (Jimmy Reed Model is still very popular) and you’ll find your guitar with a different name.I have a three pick-up archtop (50’s) I use for slide. The pick-ups on these guitars are tremendous very powerfull.
: I have a 1951 Old Kraftsman guitar and cannot find out anything about it. an anyone help me?…..THEY WERE MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY THAT MADE KAY GUITARS..I HAVE ONE ALSO..RARE
Kay made the Old Kraftsman for the Spiegel Catalog. I understand that Gibson may have made some earlier ones, I have not verified this. I have an old OK, I dont know when it was made, but I love its sound and action. I think this is a great warhorse for the vintage guitar lover. Mine has been to Africa and back with me, and all over the American West. A keeper.
I have one that my dad used to play until the neck came loose. Had a repaired about 10 years ago and it was good as new. Definitely a keeper. My next repair must be the tuning keys. The are original but have dried out and are crumbling. I have not located a good source for those.
I need a 60s Rick headstock truss rod logo cover for a 330..original or reissue..thanks
I have a 1968 Streamliner model,I have only the body,neck and tailpiece.I am looking for parts and any info on this guitar.Thank you,Dana
where can i find a used case of some sort for an ovation ultra deep dish back
I need a T-bird bass G string saddle in black, will buy whole bridge if need be.
I am looking for "KNOBS" for a "1955 Chet Atkins 6120" guitar, gold or silver plated ("ARROW" only on the top the of the KNOB) I need 4 of them. Please contact me ASAP! IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME SEARCH FOR THEM THAT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED……Thank you very much!
Woodie
email: [email protected]
: I am looking for "KNOBS" for a "1955 Chet Atkins 6120" guitar, gold or silver plated ("ARROW" only on the top the of the KNOB) I need 4 of them. Please contact me ASAP! IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME SEARCH FOR THEM THAT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED……Thank you very much!
: Woodie
: email: [email protected]
just saw some on ebay in guitar parts and accessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=906298891
: I am looking for "KNOBS" for a "1955 Chet Atkins 6120" guitar, gold or silver plated ("ARROW" only on the top the of the KNOB) I need 4 of them. Please contact me ASAP! IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME SEARCH FOR THEM THAT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED……Thank you very much!
: Woodie
: email: [email protected]
just saw some on ebay in guitar parts and accessories
Look at subject line
Looking to find a diamond plated pickguard for the 67 gibson reissue V? I don’t know if anyone even thought of making something like that but I want one.
: Looking to find a diamond plated pickguard for the 67 gibson reissue V? I don’t know if anyone even thought of making something like that but I want one.
Well, I think it’s been a year since you posted that… however if you’re still looking, I can across a web page that does custom diamond plate pick guards…
http://home.gci.net/%7Ejwcustom/index.htm
Cheers!
IM LOOKING FOR A FENDER GOLD (PLATED)SWITCH CAP
Hi, I’m looking for a BLACK truss rod cover (arrowhead style) for my flying V. Can anyone help?
Bill
look here
http://www.partsisparts.net/content/estore_details.asp?product=1008
Willie
: Hi, I’m looking for a BLACK truss rod cover (arrowhead style) for my flying V. Can anyone help?
: Bill
I have a 60’s Kapa Continental solid body guitar (strat style body with tremelo/tailpiece combonation). I’m trying to find an original saddle bridge for it. Also needs original machine heads. If anyone has either please email me. Because of their rareity I’m not even sure what the saddle bride looks like exactly. If you have this guitar and can send me a good large picture of it that will help me choose a bridge close to the original and/or be able to recognize one if I come across it that would be very helpful.
That’s weird that you need a bridge for a 6-string!
I have a 12-string Kapa Continental that is missing the
bridge. If you or anyone else has one, please let me know.
–John
[email protected]
what a great guitar. problems with vibration because of the bridge and tremblo. good luck finding a replacement for your very rare guitar. bridge is adjustable and placement is important for sound quality.
: I have a 60’s Kapa Continental solid body guitar (strat style body with tremelo/tailpiece combonation). I’m trying to find an original saddle bridge for it. Also needs original machine heads. If anyone has either please email me. Because of their rareity I’m not even sure what the saddle bride looks like exactly. If you have this guitar and can send me a good large picture of it that will help me choose a bridge close to the original and/or be able to recognize one if I come across it that would be very helpful.
I found a good source of Kapa data in the book Guitar Stories, Volume One A History of Cool Guitars by Michael Wright. He had a chapter on Continental with several pictures and some good info. I just placed my 12 string continental on ebay today and was doing some research on it when I stumbled across this book.
If you find anything please let me know. I need bridge for a Kapa as well. There is a picture of one on ebay right now. Selling for 300 so far. Problem is that the pins are 2.5 inches apart where most replacement bridges are now 2 7/8 or so.
: :
I have a 60’s Kapa Continental solid body guitar (strat style body with tremelo/tailpiece combonation). I’m trying to find an original saddle bridge for it. Also needs original machine heads. If anyone has either please email me. Because of their rareity I’m not even sure what the saddle bride looks like exactly. If you have this guitar and can send me a good large picture of it that will help me choose a bridge close to the original and/or be able to recognize one if I come across it that would be very helpful.
Yo! fun…
i like it 🙂
John
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Looking for Model 6119 pickguard (1968?) Chet Atkins Tennessean hollowbody with fake f holes. Send price and describe guard and condition. Thanks.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Gretsch pickguard
: : Looking for Model 6119 pickguard (1968?) Chet Atkins Tennessean hollowbody with fake f holes. Send price and describe guard and condition. Thanks.
Guitar Center in Milwaukee has one hanging on the wall, under glass. Appears to be in exellent condition. They have I belive a $3,200.00 price tag on it. It has the single coil pickups. I think they call them Hi Low Tron. I have one but it’s a player. If you ain’t gonna play it get rid of it. I bought mine new In 1967 for I believe $300.00. Nice little mark up. Guitar center in Shaumburg Ill. had one at one time. Claimed it was original but I knew it couldn’t be because it was fretted over the binding. At that time Gretsch fretted the guitar then installed the binding the pulled a wire down the edge of fret board to remove excess binbing material. Which left the binding the same hight as the fret wire where thet meet.
: Looking for Model 6119 pickguard (1968?) Chet Atkins Tennessean hollowbody with fake f holes. Send price and describe guard and condition. Thanks.
This popular thread has been given its own page : old kraftsman pickups
I was looking for Kingston Bass parts earlier. I didn’t notice I had typed Kingston rather than Kraftsman. I should have edited it before sending. I’m typing with one hand because I broke myself up pretty bad falling off the house recently.
Stay off your roof and have a great day.
Jerry
: I have an OLD KRAFTSMAN guitar w/ 3 pickups. The guitar is a poor Les Paul copy with a long metal parallelogram pickguard with criss-cross lines on it. The 3 pickup covers are attached to the pickguard but inside there are no actual pickups. They are missing. I’ve looked hard but can’t seem to find a pickup that would fit inside the covers. Would someone please give me some ideas as to where to look/find/buy some pickups that could fit inside the coverplates? The dimensions of the covers are 1-3/16 inches by 2-3/4 inches. I appreciate your help with this, thanks alot, jack
: I have an OLD KRAFTSMAN guitar w/ 3 pickups. The guitar is a poor Les Paul copy with a long metal parallelogram pickguard with criss-cross lines on it. The 3 pickup covers are attached to the pickguard but inside there are no actual pickups. They are missing. I’ve looked hard but can’t seem to find a pickup that would fit inside the covers. Would someone please give me some ideas as to where to look/find/buy some pickups that could fit inside the coverplates? The dimensions of the covers are 1-3/16 inches by 2-3/4 inches. I appreciate your help with this, thanks alot, jack
Jack,
I could make you some pickups to fit. E-mail me if interested.
Thanks,
Jeff
:I have a two pick up Kingston electric. Bridge pick up was open. I heated the cover enough to melt the wax and replaced it a similiar size coil and magnet from an old guitar from Japan. Heated the cover and inserted the pick up. You can add bees wax or candle wax to secure it well. The levels of the two pick ups are different. I may rewind the old pick up. I have enjoyed playing the guitar and think about replacing both the pick ups with humbuckers or put one single coil pick up out of phase with the other. The guitar has a nice neck and sounds good with a good set of strings on it. Go to a local guitar shop and ask if the could salvage some pick ups from some broken guitars for you. Some shops have junk boxs of good guitar parts. Good luck!
Be well and all great days,
Jerry
My name is J.C. and i have just got an Old Kraftsman guitar.
And I am refubishing it. The old guitar was given to me in
the worst of shape, with no tuning pins, bridge, or nut…
And to make matters worst; someone started work on it and didn’t finsh.. Leaving it partly sanded down, and also having some water damage. But I have pretty much saved it..
But I dont know it history, or year of manufaturing…
How can I find out about my dimond in the rough?
J.C.Andrews….
: My name is J.C. and i have just got an Old Kraftsman guitar.
: And I am refubishing it. The old guitar was given to me in
: the worst of shape, with no tuning pins, bridge, or nut…
: And to make matters worst; someone started work on it and didn’t finsh.. Leaving it partly sanded down, and also having some water damage. But I have pretty much saved it..
: But I dont know it history, or year of manufaturing…
: How can I find out about my dimond in the rough?
: J.C.Andrews….
Well J.C my grandpa bought an old kraftsmen guitar and i was wondering how to find the price on it and if you had any ideas and if you were trying to find the price on yours just like me were not selling it but we would like to know how much it would be worth today because he saw on the news a couple of years ago that someone sold one exactly like his for a couple thousand dollars so i was wondering if you had any ideas?????
We are researching and old steel guitar named above. Would like to know manufacture, age and value.
: We are researching and old steel guitar named above. Would like to know manufacture, age and value.Yes I would I found one in a closet looks realy old but in great condition [email protected]
We are researching an Old Kraftsman electric guitar. We would like to know more of the history. It is in good shape, missing one string, and great sound! Can anyone tell us more about the date and manufacture?
: My name is J.C. and i have just got an Old Kraftsman guitar.
: And I am refubishing it. The old guitar was given to me in
: the worst of shape, with no tuning pins, bridge, or nut…
: And to make matters worst; someone started work on it and didn’t finsh.. Leaving it partly sanded down, and also having some water damage. But I have pretty much saved it..
: But I dont know it history, or year of manufaturing…
: How can I find out about my dimond in the rough?
: J.C.Andrews….
hey, jc
i’ve got one too, maybe a little better shape, it was my fathers. i have pictures of him playing it back in the forties, i need keys, pegs ,strap peg, and a couple inches of the white trim,(Ivory?). i’m gonna leave the original beaten up finish on it , i’ve heard if you refinish a guitar it changes the sound. i’d like to know a little more about the history too.
I found my Grandmothers Old Kraftsman Guitar in pawn shop
Sounds wonderful. lil worn, but in great shape
am also looking for information
Does yours have the lil "S" sound holes on the sides, and no hole under the strings?
would like response
thanks
I have an OLD KRAFTSMAN guitar w/ 3 pickups. The guitar is a poor Les Paul copy with a long metal parallelogram pickguard with criss-cross lines on it. The 3 pickup covers are attached to the pickguard but inside there are no actual pickups. They are missing. I’ve looked hard but can’t seem to find a pickup that would fit inside the covers. Would someone please give me some ideas as to where to look/find/buy some pickups that could fit inside the coverplates? The dimensions of the covers are 1-3/16 inches by 2-3/4 inches. I appreciate your help with this, thanks alot, jack
I have a guitar, and its very old but sound and streight of shape.
The Brand name on the unit is Old Kraftman, and i wm looking here to find parts, needed to maybe fix up this vintage guitar.
I need to find somewhere that sells tremlo arms, if you have any suggestions email me:)
: I need to find somewhere that sells tremlo arms for a Washburn T-Bird guitar, if you have any suggestions email me:)
If you have a good condition cheap gibson les paul neck please e-mail me
[email protected]
dude i need one too
i need parts for an sg. pick ups, electric parts, pick ups, and pick gaurd email me
I’m looking 4 the insert that says Johnny Smith
its the tail peace insert Please Email me if you have one.
[email protected]
: Hey Billey. I e-maile Ebony Burks about my Lyrics, and let her know that I contacted you regarding putting music to my lyrics, but not for free of course. She says that she knows you, and wanted to know how I wanted to proceed. I’m contacting you in hopes you read, and answer your e-mail from me, an old friend, and help me out here. I have an artist that is interested Bill. Please contact me back. Thanks, your old friend Fae.
: its the tail peace insert Please Email me if you have one.
: [email protected]
: Bill, one of your cousins gave me this e-mail address to contact you regarding my lyrics. Remember I told you that I wrote lyrics and that I had atleast 200 song lyrics that need music put to them so that these songs can be sold?
Bill help a sister out. Help me sell my lyrics for songs or help me put music to my lyrics please. I don’t expect you to help me for free or just because we grew up together. My lyrics are a means of me moving forward, and stop struggling. A means to help others who can’t make ends meet or is having a hard time making ends meet if I can sell my lyrics to have financial support for myself, and others that I know. You know me Bill. You know I’m not selfish, and I look out for others. Help me out Bill? We can do a contract so you know that you’ll be getting paid, and I’m not trying to play on our past friendship or anything.
Please contact me back Bill, and help me move forward with my lyrics.
Thanks in advance Fae, and Rocky said hello.
: I just wanted to touch bases with Mr.Pettaway to see if you have listened to the demo which I gave to you in L.A.while you were with Timbaland. PLEASE CONTACT ME WHEN YOU DO GET A CHANCE THANK-YOU SO MUCH SAYSO.
: [email protected]
Hi….I am looking for a battery pack for an Applause Mandolin, I would consider buying the mandolin if you have a damaged or one your willing to sell cheap.
: Hi….I am looking for a battery pack for an Applause Mandolin, I would consider buying the mandolin if you have a damaged or one your willing to sell cheap.
I helped a friend’s wife buy an Applause Mandolin from Brook Mays Music in Dallas for her husband. I didn’t notice that one of the plastic tuning knobs was cracked and, when he tried to tune, the knob came apart. Have you found a source for any Ovation parts?
Sincerely,
Gary
Please send catalog or website catalog for parts you offer, as I am frequently in need of hard to find replacement parts, My mailing address is 1122 Sheridan St. Watertown, NY 13601. thank you.
I need the bridge work and tail piece for a fender coronado II and also need a schematic or some one to tell how to wire the two volume pots on a sears silver tone guitar with amp built into the carrying case
: I need the bridge work and tail piece for a fender coronado II and also need a schematic or some one to tell how to wire the two volume pots on a sears silver tone guitar with amp built into the carrying case
DO YOU STILL NEED THE TAIL PIECE. I HAVE A FEW THAT WILL FIT DEPENDING ON THE YEAR, INCLUDING A BIGSBY….
need one, not a repro though…they are too high!
I need a silver/gray pickguard for an electric archtop, should have two cuts in it for pickups….can anyone help?
IF YOU HAVE OR KNOW WHERE THEY CAN BE PURCHASED,OLEASE E MAIL.NOTE-I CANNOT TRACE PATTERN AS THE GUARD IS MISSING ON THE INSTRUMENT. OTHERWISE IT IS MINT THAT IS WHY I NEED ONE AS THE ORIGINAL. THANKS.
Yo! fun…
i like it 🙂
John
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want the above items
looking for source of original parts for my dual cutaway melody maker. pickguard, tremlo bar. also looking for a hard case for it.
thanks….Ritchie
I need a pickguard (original or repro) for a 1966 Gibson B-25 acoustic guitar. For example of what I’m looking for, see pic of similar guitar at
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1489789601
I am looking for flying v truss rod cover in black
:me too if you find one let me know where to get it
Does anyone know if they made a reproduction Monkees Logo truss rod cover or Pick Guard for the 60’s Monkess model? Maybe NOS?
Thnx,
CDL
i’m looking to be that same guitar or parts. any leads please contact me. i’ll do same
thanks
mirabella guitars will make a repro set for approx. $360.00
This popular thread has been given its own page : Kapa Guitar
I just acquired a 65 KAPA 12 string that will need to have a nut made. With the zero fret the notch depths aren’t as critical, but string spacing would be. Would anyone mind getting me some accurate measurements of a nut they are happy with, that I might make a good one? Thanks in advance.
My dad bought this style guitar when he was twelve and i just got it from my cusin the wammy bar is broke and it needs some work what do i do?
: I have a KAPA Electric Guitar that I bought in the Mid 1960’s. I have never seen another one and have been asked about it many times. Do you have any knowledge about this "Strad" looking unit?
I also have one. KAPA Cobra 6-string elect. It was bought by my stepdad in the late 50’s to early 60’s e ir3I still love playing it. I’ve had many other guitars but this one is me!
hey chris parkevich !!!
i tried to email you, but your email is invalid….
i would love to get a copy of those articles you mentioned about the history of the kapa gutairs and the maker… i too have a kapa continental 12 string electric with a original whammy bar that i absolutely love (totally stays in tune too!!) i hope you check back and see this, cause you seem to be the only guy who knows anything about these guitars… please email me if you see this, or if anybody else knows anything or has any documents, i’d love to hear from you.
: I have a KAPA Electric Guitar that I bought in the Mid 1960’s. I have never seen another one and have been asked about it many times. Do you have any knowledge about this "Strad" looking unit?
I own a 1965 Kapa Challenger. Everything is original and it is in awesome condition. The pickups on this thing are amazing! They sound like nothing else I’ve ever played. This is the one guitar I would not sell. I had 3 other Kapa’s about a year ago but I sold them. Now, I am kicking myself for doing it. I’ve read other newsgroups where people say Kapa’s are crap. Obviosly, they’ve never played one.
: I own a 1965 Kapa Challenger. Everything is original and it is in awesome condition. The pickups on this thing are amazing! They sound like nothing else I’ve ever played. This is the one guitar I would not sell. I had 3 other Kapa’s about a year ago but I sold them. Now, I am kicking myself for doing it. I’ve read other newsgroups where people say Kapa’s are crap. Obviosly, they’ve never played one.
: : I own a 1965 Kapa Challenger. Everything is original and it is in awesome condition. The pickups on this thing are amazing! They sound like nothing else I’ve ever played. This is the one guitar I would not sell. I had 3 other Kapa’s about a year ago but I sold them. Now, I am kicking myself for doing it. I’ve read other newsgroups where people say Kapa’s are crap. Obviosly, they’ve never played one.
I have a Kapa Cobra single p/u .I’ve been playing it since the early 60’s. Noone hrs played it that dident rave about its tone and playability. HANG ON TO IT!
i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
: i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
I ALSO HAVE A KAPA MINSTREL THAT I AM RESTORING-GREAT GUITAR- ANY HISTORY ON THESE WOULD BE APPRECIATED
Michael Wright’s book "Guitar Stories Vol. 1" has the complete history of Kapa guitars.
: i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
: i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
: : i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
Michael wrote that Kapa’s were made by Koob Veneman. I am not 100% certain, but I believe his name was spelled Kope Veneman.
: : : i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
Michael-
If you still have the article, I would like a scan or photo copy. I have a 3 p’up Kapa (Deluxe/Wildcat??) that I’d like to ID & find out more about the company.
Please reply directly to my email address.
Thanks,
Lee
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i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history
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: : : : i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
True. Mr. Veneman imported them from Japan and the name comes from the initials of the family’s first names:
Kobe(not sure of the spelling), Adele(spouse), Patricia(daughter), Albert(son).
I knew them in the 70’s.
: Michael wrote that Kapa’s were made by Koob Veneman. I am not 100% certain, but I believe his name was spelled Kope Veneman.
: : : : i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
:hallo!
i’m from italy…
can u give me some informations about Kapa minstral?
can u send me a photo?
In italy can i buy it?price+-?
thanks bye michi
i own 2 kapa guitars, one is a minstrel tear drop shape and the other is a continental 12 string. they were made in the 60’s by koob veneman of the now venemans music in md .the early ones featured his popular super fast neck .there were a number of styles ..tear drop 6 12 and bass series as well as the fender mustang style thin body ..most made from poplar ..i re-did mine the tear drop i did in white with a mirror pick guard new tuners 5 pos. switch and white speed knobs ..it’s one of my all time favorite guitars..the 12 i had painted cherry red with white marine pick guard also a great playing and soundng guitar. the later guitars in the early seventies were japanes made bodies and lousey necks .he soon got out of production and into the supply business..which is still going strong..the kapa comes from his and his wife and two childrens first initials .i have a kool artical writen some years back about the kapa history great stuff great guitar if you up date and take time to restore….write back if you want to hear or see more
: I have a KAPA Electric Guitar that I bought in the Mid 1960’s. I have never seen another one and have been asked about it many times. Do you have any knowledge about this "Strad" looking unit?
:I bought a Kapa Continental solid body elctric in 1968. I still have it and still love it. I was told that the man who started Kapa worked for Gibson for a while designing pickups. He quit because they wouldn’t listen to any of his ideas for the ultimate guitar. He then worked for Fender designing pickups and quit there for the same reason. He thought the ideal guitar would be a Fender body and neck with Gibson electronics and he started Kapa to make his ideal guitar. I think he did a great job but Kapa only lasted 5 or 6 years. I never could find out if they went out of business or were bought out by another company. I have been searching for Kapa guitars and information about the company for years and I have had no luck at all.
i have a 1965 kapa continental guitar that i got from my cousin. Its teal green and in good shape and still works like new. Except for one on the tone knobs doesnt work.
If u want to talk about it leave me a message. and ill get back to you.
mike
: Is the Kapa guitar for sale?
Carter
: i have a 1965 kapa continental guitar that i got from my cousin. Its teal green and in good shape and still works like new. Except for one on the tone knobs doesnt work.
: If u want to talk about it leave me a message. and ill get back to you.
: mike
I just found out about this site. I have a 1963 KAPA Challenger which I found at Ziggy’s in PHX, AZ when I first started out with my 60’s bands, The Blazers and West Side Gang. Got drafted, went to NAM, never got back into the mainstream again. It was $100 and, of course, brand new. My mother bought it for me. I used to have the original printed documentation and brochure for the Challenger. There were 2 models at that time on the brochure and it was a brand new company. I believe the second model had 3 Pickups instead of the 2 on the one I bought. I believe th 3 picup model was $130. For years, I wondered what happened to KAPA and never saw another one…. I still have the guitar, neck is perfect and plays hotter than any strat I’ve ever had. Rivals Les Pauls. Tremelo bar was never much to write home about, though… Vic West, Tucson, AZ
: : i have a 1965 kapa continental guitar that i got from my cousin. Its teal green and in good shape and still works like new. Except for one on the tone knobs doesnt work.
: : If u want to talk about it leave me a message. and ill get back to you.
: : mike
yo my grandpa just gave me a kapa guitar series 500 and i dont know much about it so email me if you know any thing abot it
I also have a 1965 Kapa Continental that I got from my uncle. It has great sound, and is in good condition.
: : I have a KAPA Electric Guitar that I bought in the Mid 1960’s. I have never seen another one and have been asked about it many times. Do you have any knowledge about this "Strad" looking unit? I also have a Kapa Contential and also love it I am too looking for info on it.
: :I bought a Kapa Continental solid body elctric in 1968. I still have it and still love it. I was told that the man who started Kapa worked for Gibson for a while designing pickups. He quit because they wouldn’t listen to any of his ideas for the ultimate guitar. He then worked for Fender designing pickups and quit there for the same reason. He thought the ideal guitar would be a Fender body and neck with Gibson electronics and he started Kapa to make his ideal guitar. I think he did a great job but Kapa only lasted 5 or 6 years. I never could find out if they went out of business or were bought out by another company. I have been searching for Kapa guitars and information about the company for years and I have had no luck at all.
I have a Kapa Continental solid body guitar. It is similar to a Strat in shape. It’s thinner and smaller than a strat (like 3/4 size). It’s a cool looking guitar and what little I have found about them they are very cool sounding guitars. Mine is missing the saddle bridge and machine heads so I have a real challenge in finding original parts for it.
I would also be interested in any information on Kapa guitars. I have a Kapa Challenger with a Bigsby tailpiece. Haven’t been able to find any information on it. Thanks in advance.
I found a good source of Kapa data in the book Guitar Stories, Volume One A History of Cool Guitars by Michael Wright. He had a chapter on Kapa with several pictures and some good info. I just placed my 12 string continental on ebay today and was doing some research on it when I stumbled across this book.
I have a Kapa series 500 hollow body with a melita bridge and it is a hollowbody that i think is as good if not better than any Gibson i’ve used. The company Kapa started in the 60’s and was bought our in the 70’s . They were made in Maryland.
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I have a Kapa Challenger with a Bigsby tailpiece, as well. Does ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT THIS THINGS??? All I’ve heard is that there humbuckers are as good or better than gibson.
I have a KAPA Electric Guitar that I bought in the Mid 1960’s. I have never seen another one and have been asked about it many times. Do you have any knowledge about this "Strad" looking unit?
Note to Fractal Queen-
Kapa guitars were not imported from Japan, as you claim. The Kapa factory was located on 46th Avenue in Edmonston, Maryland. Bodies and necks were made there, paint was applied, accessory parts were installed, strings were installed and final polishing was performed. I was raised in that town (on 49th Avenue) and was in that factory building on many occasions (frequently at times when it was closed).
Mr. Venaman, creator of Kapa, owned a couple retail music stores in Silver Springs and Wheaton, Maryland before, during and after his short-lived effort to build Fender-quality guitars at reduced prices.
I have a kapa continental 12-string electric that is MARVELOUS!
Anyone know where I can get a bridge & saddles?
Looking to restore my 1968-model 4000 RIC. Would really like an old Horseshoe ,but any bridge p/u will do.
i need a nut for a rickenbacker bass. help
:I need a Ricky 4003s/5 tailpiece and bridge.
I am looking for a black pickguard for an Epiphone SG400 1962 reissue.
: I am looking for a black pickguard for an Epiphone SG400 1962 reissue.
I like that if I could get a black-colored pickguard an Epiphone SG 400 please
if I could say that Barcelona Spain sells store Pickguard
thanks
Please could you send information where I could buy a bridge piece for a gibson sg 1970 model
I’m looking desperately for humbuckercovers that were used on Sg 1970 with Gibson engraved on the humbuckercover. Also the origional tail-
piece is wanted……. I can send you pictures from what I look for. Pay good price……………..
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: I’m looking desperately for humbuckercovers that were used on Sg 1970 with Gibson engraved on the humbuckercover. Also the origional tail-
: piece is wanted……. I can send you pictures from what I look for. Pay good price……………..
I’m looking for a gretsch guitars t-shirt since last year. All I can find are gretsch guitar parts. Can Anybody help me?
Thanks,
Mark
Bought my son a flying V and I need pickups for it. He’s playing a harmony bass in church now but I wont to upgrade to a better bass Thanks
I am looking for the later 50’s to early 60’s Gibson acoustic pickguard as used on the LG-1, J-45, J-50, and the SJ’s. Have the cash. Thanks, Bob.
I am looking for a 67 gibson v truss rod cover in white with a black Gibson logo…. any ideas?
Hey Guys,
I’m looking vor an original arrow-style gibson trussrodcover
vor my ’67 flying V!! It has to be Black!!
Can you help me?
: I am looking for a 67 gibson v truss rod cover in white with a black Gibson logo…. any ideas?
http://www.guitar-parts.com/guitar_parts.htm
I have one, but the logo is gold, not black. I don’t think they ever made one with a black logo. It’s new, a slight bit of the "g" is missing (must have chipped off) but hardly noticeable and in great shape. Contact me if interested.
I have one, but the logo is gold, not black. I don’t think they ever made one with a black logo. It’s new, a slight bit of the "g" is missing (must have chipped off) but hardly noticeable and in great shape. Contact me if interested.