KAPA
“Continental”
Bass GUITAR
1968
“RARE”
Made in
the USA.
From my
personal collection of Vintage KAPA Guitars, I am selling my “ultra-rare” Model
CO-IV-1 “Thunderbird Blue” 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.
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.