The Chronologue
Year1965 (circa)ColorCherry Red
BirthplaceMondaino, ItalyFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerGalanti and BroCase Mfd.Unknown
ModelGrand PrixCase ExteriorLaminate Hard Shell, Tolex Covered, 3-latches (2-locking), 3 Metal Hinges
Serial #6078Case InteriorBurnt Yellow Plush Felt, Neck Pocket
Serial # LocationNeck PlateCase ExtrasN/A
Original PriceUnknownNotes:N/A
Specifications
Overall
TypeSolid Body Double Pickup Electric GuitarBody Length16.7/8″
Weight8lb 6ozBody Depth1 5/8″
Scale24 3/4″Upper Bout Width10 3/4″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9
Total Length38 7/8″Lower Bout Width12 3/4″
Construction
Body
Body TypeDouble Cutaway, Off-set, Fully Contoured, Right HandedBody BindingN/A
TopMahoganyf-hole BindingN/A
BackMahoganyBracingN/A
SidesMahoganyFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck DetailMapleSide Marker9 White Dot Inlay 3,5,7,9,12(db),15,17,19,21
Neck ProfileCNutWhite Plastic
Neck Depth.808″ 1st Fret, .992″ 12th FretNut Width1 5/8″
Neck AttachmentBolt-on, COB Neck Plate, 4-screws to Body, Engraved Serial, Galanati G and “Galanti Made In Italy Patented”12th Fret Width2″
Neck Heel CapN/ATrussSteel Rod
FingerboardRosewoodTruss AdjustmentPeghead, 9/32″ Nut, Neck End Screw
Fingerboard Radius6″Truss Adj. CoverAluminum Insert, 1-screw Affixed
Fingerboard BindingN/APeghead ProfileGalanti Style, Flat, 6-in-Line, String Tree
Frets.060″ Nickle SilverPeghead VeneerN/A
Fret Count21Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker9 White Dot Inlay 3,5,7,9,12(db),15,17,19,21Peghead Logo“Galanti” Script Screenprint
Hardware
TunersVan Ghent, PickguardHeavy White Celluloid, Z-shaped
Tuners TypeCOB, Individual, Closed Back, 1-screw AffixedPickguard Mount10-screws Affixed to Top
Machine HeadsCOB, Scalloped and Rounded RectanglesKnobsVolume and Tone, Round Radio Style, Fine Knurled Sides, Set-Screw
Tuner BushingsCOB, RoundKnob DetailsBoth have Chromed Insert with Black Pointer, Pickguard has Black Etched “Volume” and “Tone”
TailpieceBody Routed for Spring Unit, Fixed COB Plate Containing Spring Loaded Tension Adjustment Knob, Rocker Plate and Bridge Studs, Engraved Galanati G and “Galanti Made In Italy Patented”Switch CapsFour Black Square Plastic Buttons for Pickup Configurations, Black Etched M, 1, 2 and 0 on Pickguard
Tailpiece Mount6-screws Affixed to TopControl PlateInternal Metal Chassis Containing Pickup Wings and Electronics, Mounted on Aluminum Risers 4-screws to Pickguard
Bridge TypeFixed, Tune-o-matic StyleControl Plate DetailContaines PCB with 2 Resistors and 2 Capacitors
Bridge DetailCompensated, Fully AdjustablePickup LocationNeck and Bridge
Bridge MaterialCOBPickup MountOn Leaf Spring Riveted to Internal Metal Chassis, 2-screws Affixed, Height Adjustable
Bridge SaddleBrass RollersStrap ButtonAluminum End Pin and Bass Side Horn Pin
Tremolo UnitCOB Plate with String Holders 4-screw Affixed to Spring Unit, Push-in Bar, Nut Tightened, Full PivotNotes:Pickup Buttons, M-Both Pickups, 1-Bridge Pickup, 2-Neck Pickup, 0-All Off
Electronics
Pickup2 Galanti Mfd.Single CoilSwitch StampN/A
Pickup DetailCOB Integrated Cover with Black Plastic Top InsertSwitch DetailAccordian Style Rail Switch, 2-screws Affixed to Pickguard
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor Stamp3 Total, 1 on Each Pickup NEOFAR 1000pF/57 250V, 1 on Tone 0.022 µF
Pickup PolesN/ACap Value.001μF (pickups), .022μF (tone pot)
Pickup WiringRouting in Body CavityCap Value ActualP1-.016μF, P2-.012μF, Tone Potentiometer-.026µF
Pickup OutputP1- 5.7kΩ, P2-6.1kΩResistor1 on Each Pickup, 2 Total, 100kΩ ±10%
Potentiometers1 Volume, 1 Tone, “NEOHM Made In Italy” StampedResistor Value ActualP1-97kΩ P2-89kΩ
Potentiometer StampVolume-50 KΩ C2 517, Tone-0 25 MΩ C2 517Wire HarnessUnshielded
Potentiometer ValueV-50kΩ, T-250kΩGround WireOutput Jack To Tailpiece
Pot Value ActualV-52.1kΩ, T-237kΩOutput JackBulgin England J2, Mounted to Pickguard
Catalog Description
Chronologue Legend
Pickups numbering starts from top position. Ex. P1-Neck, P2-Middle, P3-Bridge
Pup – Pickup
UB – Upper-bout, LB – Lower-bout, WB – Waist-bout
Laminate – Pressed layers of wood w/ veneer
Celluloid – Nitrocellulose-based plastics
W/B – Binding alternates White/Black or Black/White depending on count. Ex. 5-ply W/B = W/B/W/B/W
(db) – Double Markers
Pearlette – Plastic resembling natural pearl.
MOP – Authentic mother of pearl
COB – Chrome over brass
CM – Chromed Metal
OAP – Tuners mounted on a metal plate
V/T – Volume/Tone
kΩ – Kiloohms, measuring electric resistance
μF – Microfared, measuring electrical capacitance
Unknown – Electronics – examination would disrupt vintage integrity, or accurate reading is weighted by other components.
Unknown – Wood or hardware – examination would disrupt vintage integrity
N/A – Not Available from manufacturer.
The Chronologue entry is for model inspected only. Similar models may exhibit different specifications.
The Chronologue is for historic reference. Updates to continue.
Maintenance on models not performed unless documented.
The Chronologue is a registered trademark of SLT Vintage