Shelton GalaxyFlite Vintage Pine Body w/ Lambertones Ristrettos – Fiesta Red

Information

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The Shelton GalaxyFlite features a Mastery bridge and vibrato, choice of a variety of tone woods and finishes, and an array of pickup options with unique wiring and control possibilities. These are some of the most soulful, stable and playable offset guitars available today. Not the exact one you’re looking for? Contact us and we can help you spec out a custom order to your exact liking!

What Do We Think?

It doesn't get much more classic than a Fiesta red offset guitar, does it? This GalaxyFlite pays homage to the surf rock legends of the past while incorporating some much-appreciated modern spins. The Pine body is loaded with Lambertone Ristretto pickups hidden in JM-style covers. These dish out thicker and more well-balanced tones than a normal JM pickup, but can easily be sculpted back into traditional JM territory with the bass and treble roller pots if needed.

The bridge position on this guitar is crisp with a nice upper midrange that plays well with clean and overdriven tones alike. There's just the right amount of twang and articulation to the notes without being overbearing. The neck is open and dynamic, very sweet with a light touch and has just the right amount of punch when digging in to drive the amp a bit. You’ll probably lose some well-spent hours in the middle position; through a clean amp with just a touch of verb it is mesmerizingly dreamy and expressive. If you're looking for chime, there's plenty of it here.

Instead of the standard "rhythm circuit" found on most offsets, this guitar features a series/parallel slider switch next to the previously mentioned bass cut and "Sweet Spot" treble roller knobs. The series switch configures the two pickups together as essentially a giant humbucker. This setting packs a real punch, dialing up the midrange and pushing the amp harder. Where some guitars with a pickups-in-series option might get a little muddy, the Ristrettos stay nice and tight.

The bass cut is a great feature as well, allowing you to cut some low end out to make the guitar sit a little nicer in a mix as opposed to having to carve it out in your amp rig. The treble roll-off sits in a different place than just using the tone knob; we find it filters high end in a smooth, less dramatic way than the tone knob and is less wah-like in character as you roll it back. It works very well with a fuzz pedal, allowing the note to come through clearly even while the high end is being tamed.

How Does It Play?

We have this beauty set up a hair over 4/64” on the low E string at the 12^th fret and under 4/64” on the high E. We love the feel of the Medium Oval neck profile (think a round 60’s C with a little extra removed off the back).

Weight: 7lb 13oz

The Custom Shelton G&G Hard Case is included!

Specifications

Body

Body Wood: Pine

Body Finish: Fiesta Red Bloss

Neck

Neck Wood: Plain Maple

Neck Finish: Fiesta Red w/ Natural Satin Back

Neck Shape: Medium Oval C

Scale Length: 25.5”

Fingerboard Material: Bound Rosewood w/ Pearloid Block Inlays

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”

Number of Frets: 21

Fret Size: JESCAR FW47095

Nut Material: Tusq XL

Nut Width: 1.687”

Shape Dimensions: Med C 1^st FRET = .845” / 12^th FRET .925”

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Lambertones Ristretto JM

Middle Pickup: None

Neck Pickup: Lambertones Ristretto JM

Controls: Volume, Master Tone, Bass Cut Roller Pot, Sweet Spot Roller (“Cello” Tone, smooth treble rolloff)

Switching: 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch, Series/Parallel Slide Switch

Pots: (2) Bourns 3/8” (.375”) solid shaft, (2) Alpha 6mm solid shaft

Jack: Switchcraft ¼” Mono

Capacitor: (1) Sprague Orange Drop Capacitor

Hardware

Bridge: Mastery M1 Bridge

Vibrato: Mastery OMV w/ UFO Tip

Tuning Machines: Kluson Supreme Staggered

Pickguard: 3-Ply White Plastic

Knobs: White Witch Hat

Finish: Brushed, Nickel

Other

Strings: 10-46

Case: G&G Hardshell Deluxe Case

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