Comments on: 1960’s Galanti Jetstar Electric Guitar

By: Robert Levesque

Robert Levesque — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 02:54:17 +0000

You want to sell it?

By: joe battaglia

joe battaglia — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:29:31 +0000

I have a galanti grand prix for sale, its all original no scratches or dings. A couple of fissures in the clear coat due to age but hardly noticable. Sunburst color, original case, all original parts in great shape. serial number 841

By: ημερολογια συλλογων

ημερολογια συλλογων — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:11:19 +0000

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By: Jan van der Brugge

Jan van der Brugge — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:54 +0000

Hi, I have a Galanti Hollowbody for sale. For spare parts, since the body has a crack at the bottum site of the guitar. You can see the crack and the guitar on youtube.

For example: http://gateway.marktplaats.nl/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D56pO2YZqKPc

Technical the guitar is in great condition, neck, pickups, etcetera. But body is damaged (mostly the crack). If someone is interested he can mail me. The guitar is in Holland but can be shipped.

Thanks, Jan van der Brugge

By: rob roberge

rob roberge — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:19:21 +0000

I don’t know of any place that sells Galanti, specifically. I’d say just check ebay with some regularity and you’ll find one.

As for sound samples–sorry, folks…but I can’t do those. All my recording equipment is tape/analog…so, I don’t really have a way to do digital files.

As for that Kay for sale, feel free to email me/send pics at: robroberge@gmail.com

By: dominique PIERARD

dominique PIERARD — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:55:44 +0000

Hi,
I’m looking for such a galanti. Could you refer me to a site or any adress please?
Thank you.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:18:18 +0000

Sweet guitar! I have a similar guitar under the Goya name, the model name is a Panther and has three pickups that appear to be the same as on the Galanti. Also, the same body shape and “vegamatic” push-button switches. I enjoy the guitar very much. I used to have a Mustang and this guitar certainly beats it in intonation and playability!

By: farhan

farhan — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:41:47 +0000

Nice Jetstar! Looks sweet. How about some sound samples?

Also, you seem to like old, smaller, less popular amps. I have a late 50s/early 60s Kay 503A in great condition available for sale if you are interested. Priced to sell at $200 plus shipping and it comes with a second set of NOS tubes. Contact me if you are interested. I can provide pictures.

By: fari

fari — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:39:30 +0000

Nice Jetstar! Looks sweet. How about some sound samples

By: rob roberge

rob roberge — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:08:38 +0000

Scott-

Is it too late to ask about that Kay 503A? If not, email me at robroberge@gmail.com. I’ve VERY interested 🙂

And thanks for the interesting defense of the kill switch. G;ad some people dig ’em.

About the ‘treble cut’, Mr. Kleach:P I tend to agree with the reviews at Harmony Central. Getting rid of that really “opens” up the sound. I’m not a big fan of treble-cutting caps in guitar tone circuits. But is IS a taste thing. I tend to get rid of the cap, though.

Scott–email me if it’s not too late!

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:38:34 +0000

Nice Jetstar! Looks sweet. How about some sound samples?

By: Bill Ruxton

Bill Ruxton — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:36:39 +0000

Rob,

I like having an on/off switch on the guitar. You can use it like a standby switch on an amp to silence single-coil hum between tunes, or to prevent open string feedback while the guitar is at rest. I’ve often wondered why more guitars aren’t made this way.

Bill Ruxton
Millersville, MD

By: Mr Kleach

Mr Kleach — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:27:52 +0000

Hello ! great neck, best vintage smooth vibrato and easy-rolling bridge on earth, solid as a rock : Galanti surely did a great soulful rock n roll machine with the GrandPrix / Jetstar.. I have only one BIG question : what is your opinion or experience in bypassing the treble-cutting resistor that is activated in the M position ? many people at Harmony Central says it really ‘liberates’ the sound ? cheers from France ! great site ! — Renaud

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:55:22 +0000

I think that the reason they put those kill switches on the older guitars was for breaks and set ends…..the switch would cut out the chance of hum or feedback when a guitarist walked away from the stage. It also alleviated the stigma when you realize that your volume is off. one flick VS two twists of the volume dial as you drop your pick…..you know the story.