Vintage VIB-ROLA vibrato/Tailpiece needed

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Vintage VIB-ROLA vibrato/Tailpiece needed

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I want to find a vintage VIB-ROLA vibrato as the ad states. It is for a 1959 Capri prototype that currently has a trapeze tailpiece.

If I can't get one I will consider a reproduction one like are available on the 325 C58 currently.

Can anyone assist with one or info on where to find one?

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They are hard to find- I've never seen a complete one for sale in the decade I've been paying attention.

What features does the '59 have that indicate it's a prototype?
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I will use a repro Kaufman then.

Come on folks! Surely one of you 325 C58 owners swapped out your Kaufman Vibrato for a Bigsby by now. Let's have it!!!!!

My Capri, as it happens, turns out to be a 1958 prototype. It is a rare double bound OS and it is begging to be re-united with a proper Kaufman Vibrato.
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I have switched one out Russell. Email me at bsimer@mindspring.com.
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YGM Brian!
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Any photos of the guitar?
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Patience Anthony....patience. This will be something special. I have found an original vintage vibrato and the guitar is now only a couple short months away from making its American debut...after almost half a century in exile overseas.
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Russell--curious--did you have to "undo" any damage from other tailpieces like a Bigsby?

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Thankfully, no. The original Kaufman was removed and replaced by a trapeze TP many years ago by the original owner. Now a vintage one is going back on it and she is whole once again.

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Sounds beautiful--glad you found what you were looking for!

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What feature's indicate that it's a prototype?
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Post by karl_teten »

1958........as limited as any Capri is and the fact that nothing was standardized until the early 60's.......they are all essentially RIC prototypes IMO....especially a '58 360 Deluxe!
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Russell: Does it have 4 knobs, or 2 knobs and two toggle switches?
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This one has 4 knobs John
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Serial number?
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