The concept
The Galileo 03 represents the closest interpretation of the original Red Special I can offer.
Built using traditional construction methods and carefully selected materials, it is designed to recreate the response, resonance, and character of the original instrument as faithfully as possible.
The body features a blockboard and oak construction, paired with a finished oak fingerboard and vintage-correct design choices throughout.
For this reason, the Galileo 03 comes with fewer customization options: every specification has been chosen to serve the instrument’s authenticity and overall balance.
Highlights
Faithful roller bridge
A faithful replica of the original roller bridge, designed to ensure smooth string movement and stable tuning response.
Lacquered fretboard
Black painted oak fretboard, fully lacquered fretboard, for a perfect experience.
Locking tuners
Schaller locking tuners modified to fit Gotoh oval pearloid buttons.
The right choice for tuning stability and easier maintainance.
Custom Tri-Sonic replicas
Yonderbosk or Ferrari Tri-Sonic replica pickups, developed to recreate the original Burns Tri-Sonics from the 1960s, including the same modifications used by Brian May.
Bolt-on neck construction
A long tenon neck secured with one central bolt and two screws under the pickguard, as per the original construction.
Two aluminium plates
Two separated aluminium control plates, one for the switches, and one for the pots, the way the original RS is made.
Two classic colors
Vintage Red
Classic Green
Vintage-inspired aging options
- 70s Inspired
Light aging, minimal wear and subtle checking. Red dot on the pickguard - 80s Inspired
More pronounced wear, with the iconic black tape detail. - 90s Inspired
Heavier aging and a more extensively played appearance. - 2000s Inspired
Inspired by the guitar’s current condition.
Aging options are visually inspired by different eras of the original instrument and do not necessarily replicate every period-correct hardware specification.
80s inspired ageing
Technical Specifications
Body
Blockboard and oak inserts
Veneered with brazilian mahogany
White binding on top and back
Neck
Brazilian mahogany original Bolt-on construction
Original Truss rod
Long tenon
Chunky profile
46mm nut width
Fretboard
Black painted and lacquered oak
Scale 24” – Radius 7,25”
24 frets Dunlop 6230 + Stainless steel Zero Fret
Vintage Bakelite string guide
Hardware
Faithful knife edge tremolo replica with two valve springs
Original Roller Bridge replica
Schaller 3L/3R Locking tuners with pearloid buttons
3mm Black Acrylic pickguard with Polished edges
2mm Black Acrylic pickup rings
Optima BM strings
Electronics
Yonderbosk Tri-Sonic replicas
6 modified Switchcraft slide switches on a indipendent aluminium plate
Superpot, tone deactivated
Cavity shielded with high quality copper foil
Finish
Accessories
Nitrocellulose finish vintage formula
Tool kit (truss rod wrench, keys)
Certificate of authenticity
Carpinteri polishing cloth
Custom Hard case
Base configuration
*EU customers: VAT will be applied (22%).
Shipping not included.