Catalinbread Galileo 2.0 Drive Pedal Limited red Edition

£169.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the Catalinbread Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Catalinbread Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Catalinbread Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Catalinbread Guitar Pedals today.

We said it when it was first released, but now the verdict is in from the man himself: Brian May stated in the June issue of Guitar World that there’s only one stompbox out there capable of nailing his signature sound, and that piece of kit is none other than the Catalinbread Galileo. Though it was not designed in tandem with the man himself, perhaps no other pedal in our line required as much R&D as the Galileo, and we think that after so many years it still comes closer than anything else in the marketplace. To commemorate such a glowing endorsement, we’re releasing the limited “Red Special” colorway, patterned after Mr. May’s signature guitar, a must-have for doing the fandango.

Controls

  • Vol: Turn it up, volume goes up.
  • Tone: While AC30s offer treble and bass controls, May never cared much for the bass side. This Tone control governs the amount of treble present in the signal, making it very useful for brightening up a dark amp or post-Galileo drive pedal. The Galileo’s Tone knob also goes well beyond the boundaries of a normal AC30, providing a different flavour of Vox that stands out in any mix.
  • Gain:Just like a real AC30, this controls the amount of distortion present in the signal, from the light-breakup “jangly” sound for which the clean AC30 is known to blistering leads when cranked. This control is highly interactive with your guitar’s knobs and any outboard, guitar-mounted switching you have.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

Catalinbread

Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals.

Catalinbread pedals are crafted with a deep respect for vintage tone and a flair for innovation. Hand-built in Portland, Oregon, they capture the spirit of classic amps, echoes, and fuzz circuits while adding modern versatility and character. Each pedal feels like a piece of sonic art, from their shimmering reverbs to their amp-inspired drives and dynamic boosts. Catalinbread’s approach is all about musical feel and responsiveness, giving players inspiring tools that make every note come alive.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.