Galanti Grand Prix 3002 Red Burst 1965
Galanti Grand Prix, made in Italy 1965, red burst finish. Galanti was a family business based in Mondaino near the Adriatic coast of Italy, initially specialising in accordions with a flagship model called the Super Dominator. With the rock and roll boom of the 50s and 60s, they added organs, keyboards and electric guitars to the mix. This dates to the mid 60s, and mamma mia it's awesome. The offset body, lightning bolt guard, big gold knobs, oversize inlays and quirky vibrato bridge give this a super slick look. The body is solid mahogany and the neck is is great order; this was handmade with a lot of care and flair. The pickups are a mini humbucker, and deliver and articulate, smooth growl. This example spent time in the hands of notable Australian indie darlings The Cruel Sea and post-punk/new wavers Do-Re-Mi before landing with us. I really like this one, its got a lot of panache.
Model: Galanti Grand Prix 3002
Made: Italy, 1965 approx
Serial: 1685
Finish: red burst, gloss urethane
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 41mm nut, 12" radius, slim C
Weight: 3.780kg
Mods: tuners replaced
Pickups: mini-humbucker x2
Accessories: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has checking and scuffs on the end and top edge., scuffs and dents on the bottom edge and back and some checking lines on the back on front . The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, scuffs and checking on the back. The back has widespread scuffs and checking as well as some dimples along the belly carve and back edge. The sides have checking and minor scuffs around the whole body, as well as some dents in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples around the jack and knobs, scuffs in the elbow area and around the tailpiece and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only