Catalinbread Galileo 4K Overdrive Pedal - Black

Inspired by the classic pairing of a treble booster and a British tube amp, the Catalinbread Galileo 4K overdrive pedal captures the brilliant chime, harmonic bloom and singing sustain that made this legendary recipe a favorite of players like Brian May and Rory Gallagher. Building on the acclaimed Galileo platform, the 4K introduces a redesigned two-band EQ that more faithfully recreates the response of the original amplifier while dramatically expanding the pedal's tonal flexibility. A unique Gain control drives the treble booster into the fixed amp circuit, preserving the authentic interaction between the two stages, while independent Bass and Treble controls make it easier than ever to dial in everything from sparkling edge-of-breakup tones to rich, harmonically saturated overdrive. Support for 9–18V operation provides additional headroom and dynamic range, making the Galileo 4K an inspiring modern evolution of one of guitar's most celebrated British gain recipes.

Classic British Gain Character With Organic Response

The Galileo 4K faithfully recreates the dynamic interaction between a vintage treble booster and a chime-rich British tube amplifier, delivering the lively response and expressive feel that made this legendary combination so inspiring to play. Rather than relying on sheer gain, its unique circuit captures the way those two classic elements react together, producing an overdrive that cleans up naturally with your guitar's volume control, responds effortlessly to picking dynamics and transitions smoothly from crisp, articulate breakup to full-bodied drive. Every note retains impressive definition and touch sensitivity, encouraging players to shape the sound as much with their hands as with the controls themselves.

Two-Band EQ and Unique Gain Control for Expanded Flexibility

Building on the original Galileo, the 4K introduces a full two-band Baxandall EQ that dramatically expands the pedal's tonal range while preserving its unmistakable voice. Independent Bass and Treble controls make it easy to fine-tune everything from sparkling edge-of-breakup tones to thicker, more saturated lead sounds, offering a level of flexibility unavailable on previous versions. The unique Gain control adds another layer of control by determining how hard the virtual treble booster drives the fixed amp circuit, allowing players to shape the character and intensity of the overdrive without altering the amplifier's core voice. A dedicated Volume control completes the layout for effortless level matching in virtually any rig.

A Timeless Overdrive Pedal Built for Today's Players

From sparkling edge-of-breakup tones to harmonically rich British overdrive, the Galileo 4K delivers the unmistakable voice of one of guitar's most celebrated gain recipes with remarkable authenticity while offering the tonal flexibility demanded by today's players. Building on the acclaimed Galileo platform, a redesigned two-band EQ, unique gain structure and support for 9–18V operation make the Catalinbread Galileo 4K overdrive pedal the most versatile evolution of this celebrated circuit to date. Combining timeless character with expanded tonal control, it's an inspiring pedal for players who want classic British overdrive without sacrificing modern flexibility.