Everything you need from a Red Special.
Why the 01?
The Galileo 01 brings together the distinctive sound and character of the Red Special with a refined, modern approach to its construction.
Featuring a chambered body, lacquered ebony fingerboard and binding on both the front and back, it preserves key elements of the original design while incorporating carefully selected modern components.
With a focused range of specifications and options, the 01 delivers an authentic Red Special experience without unnecessary complexity.
Is the 01 for me?
The Galileo 01 is for you if you want:
The unmistakable Red Special sound and playing experience, without requiring an exact historical replica.
A choice of two neck profiles: the original chunky profile or a slimmer version, 3 mm thinner.
Classic Red Special features combined with modern components, reliable performance and a carefully selected range of options.
The Original Vintage Red
The unmistakable Vintage Red finish is an essential part of the Red Special’s identity. Its rich, translucent colour reveals the natural grain of the mahogany, giving each instrument its own unique character.
The Galileo 01 is available exclusively in this iconic finish.
*Due to the natural characteristics of wood, the final colour and grain may vary slightly
Lacquered fretboard
The lacquered ebony fretboard is an essential part of the original Red Special’s playing experience.
Its smooth, glossy surface provides the distinctive feel beneath your fingers that has always been part of the instrument’s character.
For those seeking the authentic feel of the original Red Special, a lacquered fretboard is simply indispensable.
Chambered Body
The internal chambers are an integral part of the original Red Special’s distinctive construction.
The Galileo 01 features a carefully chambered mahogany body, preserving this characteristic element of the original design while reducing the instrument’s overall weight.
A construction detail that remains hidden beneath the finish, but is essential to the Red Special’s identity.
Technical Specifications
Body
- African Mahogany
- Tonal chamber
- White binding on top and back
Neck
- African Mahogany
- Bolt-on construction
- Long tenon
- Double-action truss rod
- Width: 46 mm at nut – 55,5 mm at 24th fret
- Fat profile 27,3 mm at nut, 30,2 mm at 12th fret (3 mm Slimmer profile option available)
Fretboard
- Lacquered african ebony
- Scale 24”
- Radius 7,25”
- 24 frets Dunlop 6230
- Stainless steel zero fret
- Black Bakelite string guide
- Pearloid inlays
Hardware
- Original style knife edge tremolo
- Modified Wilkinson roller bridge
- Gotoh SG381 3L/3R
- 3mm Black Acrylic pickguard with natural edges
Electronics
- Tri-Sonic style pickups mounted on the pickguard
- Switchcraft switches mounted on the pickguard
- Traditional wiring tone and volume
- Cavity shielded with HQ conductive shielding paint
Finish / Accessories
- Polyurethane finish
- Vintage Red
- D’Addario .09/.042 strings
- Tool kit (truss rod wrench, keys)
- Certificate of authenticity
- Carpinteri polishing cloth
- Custom Hard case made in Italy
Price starts at
€2690*
*EU customers: VAT will be applied (22%). Shipping not included.