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Description

Unleash your guitar's potential with the Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive, an absolute marvel in the realm of overdrive effects pedals. This impressive gear boasts a classic silver chassis and a streamlined three-knob layout, bringing the iconic tweed breakup into a user-friendly package. The meticulously crafted circuitry replicates the charm of a classic transparent overdrive, infusing your guitar sound with a rich and robust texture. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a budding guitarist, the Ceriatone Centura will surely add a vibrant touch to your musical journey.

Key Features:

  • Classic silver chassis and streamlined three-knob layout
  • Meticulously crafted circuitry
  • Emulates classic transparent overdrive
  • Ideal for achieving iconic tweed breakup
  • User-friendly, suitable for musicians of all levels.

Product specs

Brand Ceriatone
Model Centura Professional Overdrive
Finish Silver
Year 2010s
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive?

The Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive is known for its transparent overdrive, which enhances your guitar's natural tone. It can provide anything from a clean boost to a rich, saturated overdrive, making it versatile for various music styles.

Is the Ceriatone Centura suitable for use with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Ceriatone Centura works well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, maintaining clarity and definition while enhancing the tonal characteristics of each pickup type.

Does the Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive require a specific power supply?

The Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals. Ensure the power supply is center-negative to avoid any damage.

How does the Ceriatone Centura compare to the original Klon Centaur?

The Ceriatone Centura is designed to replicate the original Klon Centaur circuit, offering similar tonal characteristics and overdrive capabilities. It is a popular choice for those seeking the Klon sound at a more accessible price point.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Circuit closely mimics the original Klon for authentic sound

  • Provides a clean boost without altering sound at low volumes

  • Adds warmth when driving the front end of tube amps

  • Versatile from clean boost to mid gain tones

  • Considered the best Klon clone by several users

  • Affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive original

  • Sound quality remains consistent through various amp channels

  • Offers a bit of dirt alongside its clean boost capability

CONS

  • Lacks the sparkle and clarity of the original Klon Centaur

  • Some users find its distortion not entirely organic

  • Can sound thin compared to other pedals like the ts808

  • Not as throaty or organic as some might prefer for distortion

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive.

Comparisons

  • The Centura has more sizzle, clarity, and top end compared to the Archer Ikon, which is described as more compressed and mid-rangey.

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  • The Ryra pedal is found to be too dark compared to the Centura, which maintains clarity and brightness in its tone.

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  • The Centura is described as being spot on compared to the real Centaur, with one user even swapping it for a KTR, noting no significant sound difference.

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  • The Centura is compared favorably to the EHX Soul Food, J Rockett Archer Ikon, and RYRA Klone, with the Centura achieving a closer Klon-like sound.

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  • The Centura's sound is indistinguishable from a real Klon in shootouts, making it a top choice for those seeking authenticity without the high price.

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User experience

  • Some users enjoy combining the Centura with a Bluesbreaker style drive, finding it complements the Centura's characteristics well.

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  • Enthusiasts value the aesthetic appeal of the Centura, noting its visual presence alongside its tonal capabilities.

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  • Owners appreciate the full-size klone enclosure for its ease of control adjustments with shoes on, making it practical for live performances.

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  • Owners frequently adjust the Centura's gain between 11:30 for cleaner rhythm and 14:30 for more driven lead sounds, identifying these as sweet spots for Klon-style pedals.

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  • Many users keep the Centura always on for the unique character it adds to their signal.

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Use cases and applications

  • The pedal is favored in setups with Fender amplifiers like the Princeton Reverb and Twin Reverb, highlighting its adaptability across different amp styles.

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  • The Centura is frequently used in combination with the EQD Plumes, a versatile pedal compared favorably to the Ibanez TS.

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  • The Centura is praised for its ability to stack well with other pedals, such as the Blammo Bluesblaster.

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  • This pedal is commonly used by bedroom players due to its large size, but is noted for its authenticity in sound.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite being available for $250 on the Ceriatone website, prices can be higher on Reverb, indicating a discrepancy based on availability or demand.

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Features and functionality

  • The Centura has been noted to hit the breakup point earlier on the dial, offering more dynamic range and touch sensitivity compared to the Archer Ikon.

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  • The pedal pairs well with Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars, enhancing their tonal qualities.

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  • The Centura excels as a clean boost and overdrive, imparting a distinctive chime to chords.

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Build quality

  • Some Centura pedals feature goop over op amps, likely hot glue, to secure components and prevent issues during shipping.

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robert_nolan

Best Klone on the market

From a clean boost all the way to mid gain godly tones, this is what you want to have if you're looking for a Klon styled circuit but don't want to spend the climbing prices of a real one. Sound the part, look the part, a fraction of the price.

jhnnymacaw

Love this overdrive pedal

I've watched an original klon and a ceriatone back to back and the sound is similar as Nik the founder and creator of the ceriatone overdrive says he used same circuitry for the klon.

yoshi_h

Best Klone ever

Best Klone ever, its crazy, i tried a lot of them but this is far the best. Open and sweet!

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peterglavanov

Ceriatone Centura professional overdrive

This is the best clone Klon pedal I’ve ever tried! Here is a vid I made with it https://youtu.be/U91y93MYqzo

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daonlybg

One of the very, very few legitimate Klon clones.

Hands down the best affordable transparent overdrive on the market. I don't say this about many pedals, but... you need one.

jhnnymacaw

I agree! I have one on my pedal

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See how Chris Buck uses Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive

Chris Buck

Guitarist

Cardinal Black

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Verified via YouTube

He played with both Klon KTR and Ceriatone Centura in this video, he also posted a video on his instagram playing em

See how Carlos O'Connell uses Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive

Carlos O'Connell

Guitarist

Fontaines D.C.

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Verified via Premier Guitar

This article states that Carlos O'Connell's pedalboard features a Ceriatone Centura.

See how Lindsay Ell uses Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive

Lindsay Ell

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

At 8:22 in this video, Lindsey Ell states:

This Centura overdrive is usually the one that I run almost all the time. I just like it as the subtlest, it just makes you hit your amp a little bit harder. And I honestly like it at that point where I can still play really clean stuff.

See how Emily Roberts uses Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive

Emily Roberts

Guitarist

The Last Dinner Party

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Verified via Photo

In this instagram post by The Last Dinner Party from their performance at Lolapolooza Paris, Emily Roberts can be seen using Ceriatone Centura Professional effect pedal with a pink enclosure.

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