Unapologetically
Vintage
The
Warm Audio Centavo is an accurate recreation of one of the most
unattainable overdrive pedals in guitar history. Known by its lauded
boost and overdriven tones, the craze for this uber-popular pedal
continues today, long after its original production from 1994 to
2009. With prices soaring into unthinkable prices for a three-knob
overdrive, it’s no wonder that guitar players like Jeff Beck, Joe
Perry, John Mayer, and Josh Homme have found all the mythical magic
of the original pedals to be worth the hype. The Warm Audio Centavo
is a true-to-original overdrive pedal that authentically recreates
the legendary experience and adored tones of the original, legendary
box.
Legacy
At Your Feet
Whether
you’re after the fabled boost tones, edge-of-breakup overdrive, or
you want to push your rhythm channel to true grit - the Centavo has
all of the adored tones of the original pedal. The Centavo is
comfortable acting as a boost pedal, but the saturation in the higher
gain settings provide a platform for true “transparent”
overdriven rhythm tones. The addition of the “MOD” switch on the
back - famously requested by Jeff Beck on the original pedal- allows
players to extend the bass response, impacting the lower strings to
get added low end drive tones.
Pedal
Settings & Controls
The
Centavo has three basic controls on the top - Gain, Treble, &
Output. The gain on Centavo breaks up fairly late, with
edge-of-breakup hitting after 50% and real clipping occurring late
in the gain stage. The treble control is useful for dialing in more
top-end for muddier guitars, like dual-humbucker models or
all-mahogany instruments. The Centavo is loaded with output and can
easily deliver clean boost, or create natural distortion if the tubes
on your amplifier are already being pushed. Engaging the MOD switch
on the back is a great tool to have at your disposal if the overdrive
initially sounds “thin” in the lower register.
Technical
Specifications
Accurate
Recreation Of The Most Sought-After Overdrive Pedal Of All Time
Premium
Components Including TL072 Op Amps, Vintage-Style Diodes, And
Charge-Pump Voltage Regulator
Buffered
Bypass Operation
Gain,
Treble, And Output Controls
MOD
Switch on Rear For Extended Low-End Response
Custom-Cast
“Champagne” Enclosure With Accurately Tapered Oxblood Knobs
1/4"
Input (Inst) And Output (Amp) Jacks
Powered
By 9v Battery Or Standard 9v Dc Pedal Adapter
Length:
5”
Width:
6.75”
Height:
2.25”
Weight:
2 Lbs
Accurate Recreation Of The Most Sought-After Overdrive Pedal Of All Time
Premium Components Including TL072 Op Amps, Vintage-Style Diodes, And Charge-Pump Voltage Regulator
Buffered Bypass Operation
Gain, Treble, And Output Controls
MOD Switch on Rear For Extended Low-End Response
Custom-Cast “Champagne” Enclosure With Accurately Tapered Oxblood Knobs
1/4" Input (Inst) And Output (Amp) Jacks
Powered By 9v Battery Or Standard 9v Dc Pedal Adapter
Length: 5”
Width: 6.75”
Height: 2.25”
Weight: 2 Lbs
Warm Audio Centavo
- Product Code: Centavo
- Availability: 10
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$254.62
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