Product: Galanti Archtop-Electric
Price Paid: N/A
Submitted
08/28/2002
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05:37am
by
Gabo
Email: ga dot bo<at>libero dot it
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No Opinion
Just a notice: I have got one Galanti archtop exactly the same model described by Terrance D. The only difference is the colour: yellow-orange sunburst instead of green. The guitar is fully original, complete and in perfect shape. It sounds very good unplugged. In the next future I will be able to set a rating, after a consistent period of use. Anyway, the neck is wonderful to play.
Sound
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No Opinion
Action, Fit, & Finish
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Reliability/Durability
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Customer Support
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Overall Rating
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Product: Galanti Archtop-Electric
Price Paid: US $150 used
Submitted
03/01/2000
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11:19am
by
Terrance D.
Email: ternet at mnsi<dot>net
Features
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10
I believe this rare, Italian made beauty was made in the mid 60's by the Galanti Organ Company. Standard scale neck with mahogany arched top. The controls are mounted on a floating brushed gold aluminum panel with air vents? Two single humbucking pickups. Unique whammy bar system routered into the body. Lots of chrome and a cool family crest mounted on the tailpiece. The finish is original, sunburst Vatican green & black with cream binding. I have yet to see another one or hear from another owner. Subway Guitars supposedly has a bunch, but I have yet to see a picture. There has been a couple solid body Galanties on the web for around $500. I couldn't sell her though. It's true love! If anyone has any info, pictures, etc. on Galanti, I am assembling a database for all Galanti owners to share. Wanna see her? E-mail me: ternet@mnsi.net
Sound
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9
It has an excellent unplugged sound and a groovy electric tone. A very full sound. I run it through my 67 Fender Super Reverb for a fantastic twangy sound.
Action, Fit, & Finish
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9
I keep the action fairly low. It could probablu use a pro set up and clean the pots.
Reliability/Durability
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9
It appears to be a well made guitar that would certainly take to the road. The finish has a few minors cracks but that's it. I would certainly use it for recording if Capital hands me a record contract.
Customer Support
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The Galanti brothers eventually transformed their company into a electronics and organ company. They are still in business today under a different name.
Overall Rating
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10
Overall, its the coolest guitar I've ever had. I've had about 35 guitars over the last 20 years. I would be interested in buying another if I could find one! Any suggestions?
