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Description
Dive into the essence of legendary tone with the Arc Effects Klone V2, a masterful recreation of the esteemed Klon's circuitry without the hefty price tag. This pedal brings the iconic overdrive and nuanced soundscapes of its predecessor into the hands of today's musicians with fidelity and an added touch of modern versatility. Its straightforward design, coupled with an internal dip switch for bass boost, offers a rich and adjustable sound experience. Perfect for guitarists looking to add depth and character to their music, the Klone V2 stands out in the overdrive pedal arena with its blend of quality, performance, and value.
Key Features:
- Faithful recreation of the iconic Klon circuitry
- High-quality components for unparalleled sound fidelity
- Compact design for easy integration into any pedalboard
- Internal dip switch for adjustable bass boost
- Provides legendary overdrive tones at an accessible price point
Product specs
| Brand | ARC Effects |
| Model | Klone V2 |
| Finish | Black, Gold, Silver, White |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What is the Arc Effects Klone V2 designed to replicate?
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The Arc Effects Klone V2 is designed to replicate the iconic Klon Centaur overdrive pedal, known for its transparent overdrive and ability to enhance a guitar's natural tone without excessive coloration.
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Can the Arc Effects Klone V2 be used as a clean boost?
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Yes, the Arc Effects Klone V2 can be used as a clean boost. It allows you to drive your amp harder without adding significant distortion, making it ideal for enhancing your guitar's natural sound.
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What type of power supply does the Arc Effects Klone V2 require?
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The Arc Effects Klone V2 requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most guitar pedals. It is important to ensure the power supply is center-negative to avoid damage.
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Is the Arc Effects Klone V2 suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Yes, the Arc Effects Klone V2 is suitable for both rhythm and lead playing. Its versatile overdrive characteristics enhance clarity and sustain, making it a great choice for various playing styles.
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How does the Arc Effects Klone V2 compare to the original Klon Centaur?
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The Arc Effects Klone V2 aims to faithfully replicate the sound and feel of the original Klon Centaur, offering similar transparent overdrive and dynamic response at a more accessible price point.
Videos
Greg's Guitar Lessons
Shootout: Klon Centaur vs ARC Effects Klone V2 [Vintage Fender Tele / Hiwatt]
Reviews
PROS
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Maintains frequency without cutting powerful valve effects
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Works well on almost clean settings; boutique quality
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Versatile across the spectrum from boost to gainy distortions
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Fullness and articulation surpasses other Klon-type pedals
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Transparent drive closely emulates original Klon sound
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Provides clean boost to fully driven sounds with minimal noise
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Boosts tube amps effectively, especially with gain past noon
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Stacks well with other pedals
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Adds low-end boost, distinct from typical bright OD boxes
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Enhances attack for both guitar and bass, useful for recording DI
CONS
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Maximum treble setting might be too trebly for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Arc Effects Klone V2.
User experience
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Owners praise the Klone V2 for its versatility, highlighting its effectiveness both as a boost and an "always on" pedal.
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Long-term users appreciate ARC Effects' customer service, mentioning rapid, no-charge repairs and personalized interactions, such as signing the inside of pedals.
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Owners report the pedal is dead silent when using an appropriate isolated power supply, enhancing its tonal clarity and reliability.
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Setup and maintenance
Features and functionality
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 7 Ratings
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nicest overdrive i've ever played, hands down
as a boost, it slams tube amps in the nicest ways. with the gain past noon, it's a nice overdrive sound that stacks well with anything before or after it
Preferred Settings + Usage:
everything at 10:00
360
I haven't been able to make this pedal sound bad.
I've owned the original. This pedal is very good. Good enough that it stopped my search. The low end boost is a very nice feature as well, if you're tired of the usual bright sounding OD boxes out there. Lots of players don't buy these for the gain but I really enjoy the sound.
A great klone
I love this on guitar, mostly. I use it on bass when I am recording DI and with a pick. It really brings out the attack.
Artist usage
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"ARC is a really wonderful builder in upstate NY. His handiwork is beautiful and he’s a total pleasure to work with. The Klone, as the name implies, is a faithful recreation of a Klon Centaur. Obviously, this is a cottage industry these days, and there’s many Klon clones to choose from, but of all the ones I’ve tried, this one just NAILS it. Also, there’s an optional bass boost switch which ably makes up for some of the low frequency drop that this type of pedal is known for at higher gain settings.
I use the Klone for mild overdrive and as a dirty boost – volume around 10 o’clock, tone at noon, and gain ranging from 9 to 1 o’clock, depending on the song. I have it on about 80% of the time."
Al Schnier is seen using the Arc Effects Klone V2 on his pedalboard in a photo shared by Arc Effects on Instagram, taken at Red Rocks.
In this new image of Wil's pedalboard in late 2017, an Arc Effects Klone can be seen.
Chuck Garvey of moe. Was seen using an Arc Effects Klone (possibly version 1) right next to his Real deal Klon Centaur he toured with for the Moe. 25th anniversary tour in 2015.
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