The Klon. There might not be a more easily-recognizable, more debated-about effect on the planet. And since they are rare and pricy, there are a LOT of copycats out there, but how to choose the right one? Well, the quest for the perfect clone may have just ended – welcome in the Centura Professional Overdrive from Ceriatone Amplification. Aesthetics aside, this beast sounds spot on to its original counterpart, made with high-quality parts and boldly displaying all the tone you could want from a mythical pedal. Let’s dive right in and check it out!
Right away, you’ll notice the parameters perfectly match those on the Centura’s more expensive counterpart. Gain dials in the amount of grit and dirt you need in your signal, Treble adds in higher frequencies as it is increased and Output sets the overall volume the pedal disperses. The true magic here is the tone….it’s almost something you can’t quite put your finger on, but instantly realize it’s been missing from your setup forever.
The Centura is amazing as a clean boost, the way many use the Klon, to beef up your pickups a tad, or to boost a signal slowed by a long effects chain. We found the sweetest spots to be between 10:00 and 2:00 on the Treble dial, with Output and Gain mixed in to taste, but everyone’s perception and use of this beast is going to be different (as with most pedals). As an overdrive, it’s warm and inviting, adding a wide range of breakup sounds to your amp.
In the demo video below, we took FOUR different-colored Centuras (’cause why not?) and paired them with four different amplifier setups. The results were 4 completely different sounds, proving that each player’s setup/rig is going to sound different, regardless of what the pedal is. Myself and other demoers out there try to provide a basis for how a certain effect might sound, how it can be used and what functionality it offers. Just keep in mind, when you watch ANY DEMO, that you may not get the exact sound you hear through your instrument and amp, and that’s ok. The fun part about effects is the experimentation – sometimes a pedal will work for you, sometimes it won’t, but figuring that out is why we all love pedals so much, right? Be sure to visit Ceriatone for more info on these amazing Centuras, as well as their huge lineup of incredible amps. Hope you dig the demo, too, cheers!
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