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KAPA
“Continental”
GUITAR & BASS
MATCHED SET
1968
Made in the USA.
SOLD AS SET.
From my personal collection of Vintage KAPA Guitars, I am selling this matched set.
A Model CO-VI Guitar and Model CO-IV-1 Bass Guitar.
Both have the Kapa “Thunderbird Blue” finish.
A. The Guitar.
KAPA
“The Continental”
Model CO-VI-2 (“2” designates that it has 2 pickups)
1968
“Thunderbird Blue”
CONDITION: Poor cosmetic condition aka “Perfect Relic”. Beautiful worn condition with faded finish. It is mechanically and electronically perfect.
Not OHSC.
Absolutely one of the coolest guitars I own. I have long been a fan of 1960’s
MADE IN THE USA guitars that have connections to cars. For this one, it is the
color, “Thunderbird Blue”.
BUT, the real beauty of this guitar is THE FRETBOARD. Look at it. It is absolutely STUNNING and incredibly RARE. The “Wave” is an all-natural piece of Brazilian ROSEWOOD with three distinct colors dramatically going from blond to rose with a black streak separating them. I think this is the first time I have owned a guitar where the fretboard wood was the most valuable part of it.
The “CONTINENTAL” certainly looked a whole lot like a Fender with its “Jaguar” and “Stratocaster” body shapes and Fender shaped headstocks. And it is extremely well made and playable.
From the ads for this guitar: “This instrument has a carefully designed body for perfect balance. Made of selected hardwoods in beautiful hand rubbed finishes. Ultra-thin neck with built in truss rod. Extremely responsive high output pickups.”
For this guitar, the pickups were made by KAPA in their factory and were copies of the Hofner “Franz Pix” pickups used on early Kapa guitars. These, to me, sound brighter than the “Pix” pickups. The tremolo system and bridge were made in Japan. Tuners are Schaller. Neck was made by Hofner.
B. The Bass Guitar.
KAPA
“The Continental”
Model CO-IV-1 (has one pickup)
1968
“Thunderbird Blue”
CONDITION: Poor cosmetic condition aka “Perfect Relic”. Beautiful worn condition with faded finish. It is mechanically and electronically perfect.
Not OHSC.
A great playing bass that has great sound coming from its single Hofner “Pix” bass pickup. Sound is the familiar “Hofner thump” that is flattened out by the thin slap body. Maybe moves the sound up a few steps from the usual Hofner sound. But it is incredibly cool sounding. Neck by Hofner and is thin. Tuners are VAN GHENT and are absolutely dazzling. Check out photos. Rosewood fretboard. The tailpiece, bridge, and tailpiece cover were made in Japan maybe. Can’t tell for sure but what a cool tailpiece cover.
KAPA GUITAR COMPANY
ABOUT KAPA Guitars
1. KAPA Guitars was founded in 1963 by a Dutch immigrant named Koob Veneman.
2. Mr. Veneman was the owner of Veneman's Music Emporium, a musical instrument store in Silver Spring Maryland.
3. During the early 1960’s Veneman made the decision to build his own unique line of guitars. This was the years of the British Invasion and the Guitar Boom and Mr. Veneman wanted his piece of the pie.
4. Many of the guitars in stock at the Veneman store consisted of guitars that were imported from Germany and Italy.
5. The connections with these companies provided him with an excellent opportunity to purchase supplies from overseas manufacturers. His plan was to order guitar parts from European suppliers, assemble them in Edmonston Maryland where the guitars bodies were created.
6. KAPA guitars were at a plant on 46th Avenue in the town of Edmonston, Maryland.
7. The necks, pickups and electronics originally came from German manufacturer Hofner.
8. The pickups used on this Kapa guitar were Kapa made “staple” pickups by Kapa.
9. Also the bridge and tailpiece for the bass and the bridge and tremolo system for the guitar were made in Japan.
10. The guitars generally were equipped with two slider switches to control on/off function of the pickups, which is typical of Hofner's design of the 1960’s.
11. The tuners were made by Schaller for the guitar and Van Ghent for the bass.
12. Veneman named the company after himself, wife and children by using an anagram of their first names. Of course his name is Koob, his son’s name, Albert, his daughters name, Patricia and his wife’s name Adeline. Later Koob’s brother joined the family business.
13. KAPA necks are ultra-thin, which is sort of a ’60 thing. Guitarists wanted to play fast and for some odd reason, manufacturers equated this with skinny necks instead of low action.
14. The bodies also were thin in comparison to Fender and Gibson bodies.
15. KAPA went out of business in 1970 and its assets were sold to MICROFRETS and MOSRITE. It is a small world.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Please ask all questions before buying this KAPA vintage guitar collection
NOTE 1: I am not a DEALER. This guitar comes directly from my PERSONAL COLLECTION consisting of 1,600+ pieces. Thank you for viewing this auction and please look at the other items I have for sale on ebay and Reverb at this time.
NOTE 2: The following terms and conditions apply to this “duo set” as a single
lot so all references to a single guitar applies to the entire lot. Individual
returns will not be allowed, i.e., if you are not happy with one of the
guitars, then both must be returned. In the case of repairs being needed, then
those can be dealt with individually.
TRY IT OUT POLICY.
Understanding the normal hesitation of buying a guitar without first playing it, I want to make sure these guitars make you happy. To accomplish that, I want you to try them for 72 hours (three days). Play them, hold them, walk around with them on your back, sleep with then-whatever it takes for you to make sure these are the ones for you. During that time, you can return them for a full refund of your payment price (but of course they need to be treated well while you have them, as I expect you will) less shipping cost and you must pay the cost to ship it back to us.
If one arrives damaged, please let me know immediately by email. Be sure to hold onto all packing material and the box. I will contact the shipper for an inspection. Remember that this can take up to a couple of weeks but I will rush it along.
Minor problems. If there is a problem with one of the guitars when it arrives, e.g., loose wires etc. then I will work with you to get it repaired by someone in your area.
OTHER POLICIES.
A. Payment Policy: PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.
B. Shipping Policy: I will ship to the continental USA ONLY.
C. Return Policy: (applies to both pieces as a single lot).
1. Returnable within 3 days of delivery. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
2. Returns of undamaged and unmodified instruments may allowed, with permission of Seller, for a period of up to 14 days following delivering but will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
D. Refunds: Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
E. The guarantee:
1. The guitar is in the cosmetic condition as described in this ad. Used guitars will all have signs of use to include dings, dents, scratches, smudges, etc.
2, The guitar is in fully operational condition.
3. Buyer has 72 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.
4. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.
5. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7-10 days of receiving it.
6. Refund Procedure.
a. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will provide a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
b. During this 72-hour evaluation period, the Buyer may return the guitar for any reason by notifying Seller and receiving a Return Authorization number. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
c. Returns may be allowed, with permission of Seller and issuance of RA#, after the 72 hour evaluation period for up to 14 days total but a standard 20% Restocking Fee will be charged for the return. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
NOTE: I want each Buyer of a guitar from my collection to be pleased and happy with his/her purchase so let me know immediately of any problems with your purchase so that we can work it out. Thanks.
Thank you for looking at this incredible VINTAGE guitar collection from my collection.
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KAPA
“Continental”
GUITAR & BASS
MATCHED SET
1968
Made in the USA.
SOLD AS SET.
From my personal collection of Vintage KAPA Guitars, I am selling this matched set.
A Model CO-VI Guitar and Model CO-IV-1 Bass Guitar.
Both have the Kapa “Thunderbird Blue” finish.
A. The Guitar.
KAPA
“The Continental”
Model CO-VI-2 (“2” designates that it has 2 pickups)
1968
“Thunderbird Blue”
CONDITION: Poor cosmetic condition aka “Perfect Relic”. Beautiful worn condition with faded finish. It is mechanically and electronically perfect.
Not OHSC.
Absolutely one of the coolest guitars I own. I have long been a fan of 1960’s
MADE IN THE USA guitars that have connections to cars. For this one, it is the
color, “Thunderbird Blue”.
BUT, the real beauty of this guitar is THE FRETBOARD. Look at it. It is absolutely STUNNING and incredibly RARE. The “Wave” is an all-natural piece of Brazilian ROSEWOOD with three distinct colors dramatically going from blond to rose with a black streak separating them. I think this is the first time I have owned a guitar where the fretboard wood was the most valuable part of it.
The “CONTINENTAL” certainly looked a whole lot like a Fender with its “Jaguar” and “Stratocaster” body shapes and Fender shaped headstocks. And it is extremely well made and playable.
From the ads for this guitar: “This instrument has a carefully designed body for perfect balance. Made of selected hardwoods in beautiful hand rubbed finishes. Ultra-thin neck with built in truss rod. Extremely responsive high output pickups.”
For this guitar, the pickups were made by KAPA in their factory and were copies of the Hofner “Franz Pix” pickups used on early Kapa guitars. These, to me, sound brighter than the “Pix” pickups. The tremolo system and bridge were made in Japan. Tuners are Schaller. Neck was made by Hofner.
B. The Bass Guitar.
KAPA
“The Continental”
Model CO-IV-1 (has one pickup)
1968
“Thunderbird Blue”
CONDITION: Poor cosmetic condition aka “Perfect Relic”. Beautiful worn condition with faded finish. It is mechanically and electronically perfect.
Not OHSC.
A great playing bass that has great sound coming from its single Hofner “Pix” bass pickup. Sound is the familiar “Hofner thump” that is flattened out by the thin slap body. Maybe moves the sound up a few steps from the usual Hofner sound. But it is incredibly cool sounding. Neck by Hofner and is thin. Tuners are VAN GHENT and are absolutely dazzling. Check out photos. Rosewood fretboard. The tailpiece, bridge, and tailpiece cover were made in Japan maybe. Can’t tell for sure but what a cool tailpiece cover.
KAPA GUITAR COMPANY
ABOUT KAPA Guitars
1. KAPA Guitars was founded in 1963 by a Dutch immigrant named Koob Veneman.
2. Mr. Veneman was the owner of Veneman's Music Emporium, a musical instrument store in Silver Spring Maryland.
3. During the early 1960’s Veneman made the decision to build his own unique line of guitars. This was the years of the British Invasion and the Guitar Boom and Mr. Veneman wanted his piece of the pie.
4. Many of the guitars in stock at the Veneman store consisted of guitars that were imported from Germany and Italy.
5. The connections with these companies provided him with an excellent opportunity to purchase supplies from overseas manufacturers. His plan was to order guitar parts from European suppliers, assemble them in Edmonston Maryland where the guitars bodies were created.
6. KAPA guitars were at a plant on 46th Avenue in the town of Edmonston, Maryland.
7. The necks, pickups and electronics originally came from German manufacturer Hofner.
8. The pickups used on this Kapa guitar were Kapa made “staple” pickups by Kapa.
9. Also the bridge and tailpiece for the bass and the bridge and tremolo system for the guitar were made in Japan.
10. The guitars generally were equipped with two slider switches to control on/off function of the pickups, which is typical of Hofner's design of the 1960’s.
11. The tuners were made by Schaller for the guitar and Van Ghent for the bass.
12. Veneman named the company after himself, wife and children by using an anagram of their first names. Of course his name is Koob, his son’s name, Albert, his daughters name, Patricia and his wife’s name Adeline. Later Koob’s brother joined the family business.
13. KAPA necks are ultra-thin, which is sort of a ’60 thing. Guitarists wanted to play fast and for some odd reason, manufacturers equated this with skinny necks instead of low action.
14. The bodies also were thin in comparison to Fender and Gibson bodies.
15. KAPA went out of business in 1970 and its assets were sold to MICROFRETS and MOSRITE. It is a small world.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Please ask all questions before buying this KAPA vintage guitar collection
NOTE 1: I am not a DEALER. This guitar comes directly from my PERSONAL COLLECTION consisting of 1,600+ pieces. Thank you for viewing this auction and please look at the other items I have for sale on ebay and Reverb at this time.
NOTE 2: The following terms and conditions apply to this “duo set” as a single
lot so all references to a single guitar applies to the entire lot. Individual
returns will not be allowed, i.e., if you are not happy with one of the
guitars, then both must be returned. In the case of repairs being needed, then
those can be dealt with individually.
TRY IT OUT POLICY.
Understanding the normal hesitation of buying a guitar without first playing it, I want to make sure these guitars make you happy. To accomplish that, I want you to try them for 72 hours (three days). Play them, hold them, walk around with them on your back, sleep with then-whatever it takes for you to make sure these are the ones for you. During that time, you can return them for a full refund of your payment price (but of course they need to be treated well while you have them, as I expect you will) less shipping cost and you must pay the cost to ship it back to us.
If one arrives damaged, please let me know immediately by email. Be sure to hold onto all packing material and the box. I will contact the shipper for an inspection. Remember that this can take up to a couple of weeks but I will rush it along.
Minor problems. If there is a problem with one of the guitars when it arrives, e.g., loose wires etc. then I will work with you to get it repaired by someone in your area.
OTHER POLICIES.
A. Payment Policy: PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.
B. Shipping Policy: I will ship to the continental USA ONLY.
C. Return Policy: (applies to both pieces as a single lot).
1. Returnable within 3 days of delivery. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
2. Returns of undamaged and unmodified instruments may allowed, with permission of Seller, for a period of up to 14 days following delivering but will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
D. Refunds: Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
E. The guarantee:
1. The guitar is in the cosmetic condition as described in this ad. Used guitars will all have signs of use to include dings, dents, scratches, smudges, etc.
2, The guitar is in fully operational condition.
3. Buyer has 72 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.
4. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.
5. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7-10 days of receiving it.
6. Refund Procedure.
a. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will provide a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
b. During this 72-hour evaluation period, the Buyer may return the guitar for any reason by notifying Seller and receiving a Return Authorization number. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
c. Returns may be allowed, with permission of Seller and issuance of RA#, after the 72 hour evaluation period for up to 14 days total but a standard 20% Restocking Fee will be charged for the return. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
NOTE: I want each Buyer of a guitar from my collection to be pleased and happy with his/her purchase so let me know immediately of any problems with your purchase so that we can work it out. Thanks.
Thank you for looking at this incredible VINTAGE guitar collection from my collection.
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