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