The Warm Audio Centavo Mod is a pedalboard-friendly recreation of the most sought-after overdrive pedal of the 90s and beyond. Designed to faithfully reproduce the original Klon Centaur circuit, it delivers the legendary clean boost, transparent overdrive, edge-of-breakup, and hard-clipping tones associated with the vintage design.

The Centavo Mod features three straightforward front-panel controls for Gain, Treble, and Output, providing the same essential control layout as the original. A rear-panel MOD switch extends the low-end response

Inside, the Centavo Mod uses carefully selected premium components, including TL072 op amps, vintage-style diodes, carbon and metal film resistors

Key Features

• Faithful recreation of the original Klon Centaur circuit.
• Pedalboard-friendly compact enclosure with top-mounted jacks.
• Premium components including TL072 op amps and vintage-style diodes.
• Carbon and metal film resistors with charge-pump voltage regulator.
• Gain, treble, and Output controls.
• Rear-panel MOD switch for extended low-end response.
• Custom-cast golden enclosure with oxblood knobs.
• 1/4" instrument input and amplifier output jacks.
• 5-year warranty with hand-testing in Austin, Texas.

Ideal For

• Clean channel boost.
• Traditional overdrive.
• Clean and dirty amplifiers.
• Solo and lead boosts.
• Edge-of-breakup guitar tones.
• Transparent overdrive applications.
• Pushing already-driven amplifiers.
• Pedalboard-based guitar rigs.

What’s in the Box

• Warm Audio Centavo Mod Overdrive Pedal.

Inputs & Outputs

• Instrument Input: 1 × 1/4" input jack.
• Amplifier Output: 1 × 1/4" output jack.
• Power Input: Standard 9V DC pedal adapter connection.
• MOD Control: Rear-panel MOD switch for extended low-end response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Warm Audio Centavo Mod?

The Warm Audio Centavo Mod is a compact, pedalboard-friendly recreation of the original Klon Centaur overdrive circuit, designed to deliver its signature clean boost and overdrive characteristics.

What does the MOD switch do?

The rear-panel MOD switch extends the low-end response, providing additional low-frequency presence and a fuller sound on the lower strings.

What controls are included?

The Centavo Mod features Gain, Treble, and Output controls on the front panel, along with a MOD switch on the rear panel.

Is the Centavo Mod suitable for clean and dirty amplifiers?

Yes. It is designed for use with both clean and dirty amps and can be used as a clean boost, traditional overdrive, or to push an already-driven amplifier.

What components are used in the Centavo Mod?

The pedal uses TL072 op amps, vintage-style diodes, carbon and metal film resistors, and a charge-pump voltage regulator.

Full Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Circuit	Faithful Recreation of the Original Klon Centaur Circuit
Controls	Gain, Treble, Output
MOD Switch	Rear Panel, Extended Low-End Response
Bypass	Buffered Bypass
Op Amps	TL072
Diodes	Vintage-Style Diodes
Resistors	Carbon + Metal Film Resistors
Voltage Regulator	Charge-Pump Voltage Regulator
Input	1 × 1/4" Instrument Jack
Output	1 × 1/4" Amplifier Jack
Power Supply	9V Battery or Standard 9V DC Pedal Adapter
Power Consumption	40mA
Enclosure	Custom-Cast Golden Pedalboard-Friendly Enclosure
Knobs	Accurately Tapered Oxblood Knobs

Electrical & Environmental Specifications

Power Supply	9V Battery or Standard 9V DC Pedal Adapter
Power Consumption	40mA
Bypass Operation	Buffered Bypass
Warranty	5 Years
Hand Testing	Austin, Texas, USA

Physical Specifications

Product Weight	0.7 lbs.
Product Dimensions (L x W x H)	2.5" x 5.5" x 2.2"
Shipping Weight	0.9 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H)	6.6" x 4.1" x 3.7"
Master Pack Quantity	20
Master Pack Weight	19.4 lbs.
Master Pack Dimensions (L x W x H)	19.5" x 17.3" x 7.5"
Country of Origin	China