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Warm Audio Centavo: A reproduction of the legendary Centaur's chassis and sound [Sound demo and reviews]

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The golden exterior faithfully recreates the legend

Warm Audio Centavo

To achieve that legendary overdrive tone, it uses high-performance components such as the TL072 op amp and 1N34A germanium diode.

The unique bite and rough vintage sound are a must-listen.

Warm Audio
29,800 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05 on March 16, 00 | According to Amazon)
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About WARM AUDIO | About the brand

About WARM AUDIO

Warm Audio was founded in 2011 with the simple concept of "providing good products at good prices." They specialize in faithfully reproducing classic audio equipment while keeping costs down, and offer a wide range of high-quality products at affordable prices. The company has attracted attention from around the world for its attractive products that boast quality comparable to famous equipment used in the world's top studios, and are offered at shocking prices.

Warm Audio Centavo|Spec & Info.

Basic information about Warm Audio Centavo

Effector NamePenny
BrandWarm Audio
CategoriesOver drive
Specification.-Powered by a 9V battery or a standard 9V power adapter.
Current draw: 40mA
・Length: 127mm
・幅:171mm
Height: 57mm
・ Weight: 907g

If there's one guitar pedal used by legendary guitarists, from Jeff Beck to James Hetfield, it could be said to be one of the most popular sounds in history.
The Warm Audio Centavo is an exact replica of the Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive sound. Whether you're looking for that legendary clean boost tone, a transparent overdrive, or want to push the distortion channel even further, the Centavo has all the attributes of the original model.
Warm Audio Centavo "Jeff Beck Mod"させて低音弦のレスポンスを変化させます。
Chineseの選択など、Warm Audio Centar体験をあらゆる面から提供してくれます。

Features of Warm Audio Centavo
  • Faithfully reproduces the Klon Centaur circuit of the original model.
  • Uses high performance components including TL072 op amps, 1N34A germanium diodes, carbon resistors, and charge pump voltage regulators
  • Buffered bypass
  • Equipped with GAIN, TREBLE and OUTPUT controls
  • Equipped with a MOD switch on the rear, it can extend the bass range.
  • Special "champagne" gold enclosure with precisely tapered oxblood colored knobs
  • Equipped with 1/4" input (instrument) and output (amp) terminals

Warm Audio Centavo|Sound Demo

Warm Audio Centavo | Review and reputation

This pedal is awesome!!
When you play it, you'll be able to hear the bite, thickness, and definition of the sound that will make you smile.
I've never actually played the original Klon pedal, so I only know from YouTube how similar the sounds are, but after listening to a number of Klon pedals,
I chose the WARM AUDIO product for its looks and sound.
The gold appearance, button arrangement, and size will also stimulate your desire to own it.
I play the clean guitar on a Marshall DSL 20 with a Les Paul.
As I wrote at the beginning, the sound is so amazing that you'll want to keep playing it forever.
It's been about 20 years since I started playing the guitar in high school, but my feeling that "playing the guitar is fun" has suddenly increased.

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The balance is slightly high-waisted, and the low range feels a bit tight when the MOD is off.
When I played with the settings emphasizing the high frequencies, I felt a slight sensation of small bones piercing the sound.
The circuit appears to be Rev.3.
This means that there will be no pictures from the end of the long tail.
CENTAVO is a replica plus a little extra, within the budget range.
As an added bonus, there is a MOD switch as well as an additional diode to reduce Zener noise.
I think this product is extremely wonderful, but after listening carefully to the sound it produces and looking at the parts it uses, I got the feeling that with just a few more tweaks it could be made into a high-quality KENTA product without cost constraints.
The ECQV has been increased, one tantalum is used, and the backflow prevention has been made fast recovery.
Also, by coincidence, the DC jack was having poor contact, so I replaced it with the one I always trust when building things myself.
Just this alone made a huge difference.
The overall sound had more body and the thick, clear sound reverberated even at low volume, so my friend and I were astounded by the dramatic transformation.
I'm super happy to have this awesome overdrive.

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These days, it seems like these guitars are being traded for as much as high-end guitars second-hand, but as I heard it was this price and came with a JB mod, I bought it straight away.
As for the sound, it has the sound from the attached video. If you use JB mod, it also has that kind of sound.
I compared it with the Jeff Archer, a must-have for JB fans, and it's comparable, but the sound is a little on the higher end (this is just my personal opinion).
I bought it without checking the dimensions, but it is big. It is three times the size of Jeff Archer.
I think it's the real thing and I want to treasure it.

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Warm Audio
29,800 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05 on March 16, 00 | According to Amazon)

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