The Warm Audio Centavo is an accurate recreation of one of the most unattainable overdrive pedals in guitar history. Known for its boost & overdriven tones, the craze for this pedal continues today, long after its original 1994 to 2009 production. 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, & Josh Homme have found all the mythical magic of the original pedals to be worth the hype

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 tones of the original pedal. The Centavo is comfortable 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 - allows players to extend the bass response, impacting the lower strings to get added low end drive tones.

There are three basic controls - Gain, Treble, & Output. Gain breaks up fairly late, with edge-of-breakup hitting after 50% & real clipping occurring late in the gain stage. The treble control is useful for dialing in more top-end for muddier guitars. Output 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 if the overdrive initially sounds “thin” in the lower register.

Specifications

• 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”