NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

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NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by antisymmetric » Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:11 am

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Absolutely a bucket list guitar for me- I've been looking out for one for years, and this one came up at a rare cashflow-friendly moment.
I'd have been ok with a Galanti Grand Prix or Jetstar, but this was the version I really wanted. Original and complete, right down to the case and the strap, which are pretty cool in themselves (will add pics later). The only issue is that it's had some pretty horrendous work done to it (final pic):
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Still has its original Van Ghent tuners: 8)
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Fretboard mutilation courtesy of Dumpster Fire Guitars :wtf: Not a problem though, I pointed it out to the seller, and he was straight up & cooperative about it. I'll pull the frets, level the board and get rid of most, if not all, of the damage. Really nice neck and compound radius board, it'll be great when sorted out.
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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by infiniteposse » Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:29 am

Are the pickup single coils or mini-humbuckers? They look very similar to the mini-hums in my Crucianelli Elite Model 40-V. Regardless, beautiful instrument. Congratulations.
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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by antisymmetric » Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:48 am

I don't know, I've heard internet opinions in both direction. I'll try to take a look when the guitar's apart, wouldn't be surprised to find out they're minihums.
I remember your Crucianelli project, really cool.
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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by windmill » Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:46 am

What ?

Where ?

How ?

It looks fantastic, what does it sound like ?

We deserve the full story about how you got this !

:)

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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by ludobag1 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:13 am

Oh vintage gas!

before pulling the fret maybe steam a little ? With a clean tissue do a steam on the dent ,sometimes it works

Do not know this one but i am fan of galanti grand prix ;)

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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by Gavanti » Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:47 am

Oh wow, that's nice! Congrats!

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Re: NGD: Goya Panther S3 '67 (or so)

Post by antisymmetric » Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:30 am

:) Thanks for the comments, I knew these guitars would have some fans here.
windmill wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:46 am
What ?

Where ?

How ?

It looks fantastic, what does it sound like ?

We deserve the full story about how you got this !

:)
Nothing too clever unfortunately, I just had a search on ebay going for about 10 years ;D
If you do a "1965 Galanti" Youtube search you'll get some drowninginguitars vids with Mike Dugan playing a Grand Prix, and some grev21 clips featuring a Jetstar. Cosmetic differences only from mine.
ludobag1 wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:13 am
Oh vintage gas!

before pulling the fret maybe steam a little ? With a clean tissue do a steam on the dent ,sometimes it works

Do not know this one but i am fan of galanti grand prix ;)
Thanks Ludo, I will try with some steam, but the gouges are deep, plus the fret level/crown "job" is such a disaster that I'm not sure I can level them without going super low. As much as I don't really like doing fret jobs, it seems easier just to start all over again. It may not be as bad a state as I think once I get into it... :unsure: Such a nice guitar, I will do what it takes to get it right.
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