The Warm Audio Centavo is a Warm Audio overdrive pedal, currently around $120. Close alternatives include the JHS Pedals JHS Tumnus and the Wampler Tumnus V2. It pairs well with the Laney GH100L and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Warm Audio Centavo
Warm Audio · pedal
The Warm Audio Centavo is an accurate recreation of the legendary Klon Centaur, one of the most sought-after and expensive overdrive pedals ever made, reproducing the original circuit down to its TL072 op-amps, internal charge pump, and vintage-style diodes. It works best as the Klon is famous for, as a near-clean to lightly dirty boost that adds harmonic thickness ahead of an already-driven amp rather than as a standalone distortion. An added mod switch subtly changes the distortion character and tightens low frequencies so palm mutes stay clean and defined. Priced far below the six-figure vintage market for original Klon Centaurs, it delivers the sought-after transparent boost and treble-forward push at an accessible price. Suited to players chasing the classic Klon-style boost into a driven tube amp.
What stands out
“Priced far below the six-figure vintage market for original Klon Centaurs, it delivers the sought-after transparent boost and treble-forward push at an accessible price”
— from the listing
“Standout strength is faithfully recreating the transparent, treble-boosted push that built the original's reputation, at a fraction of the vintage price”
— from the community notes
“Its most praised use case remains the classic near-clean boost setting”
— from the reviews
“It works best as the Klon is famous for, as a near-clean to lightly dirty boost that adds harmonic thickness ahead of an already-driven amp”
— from the listing
“The Warm Audio Centavo is an accurate recreation of the legendary Klon Centaur, one of the most sought-after and expensive overdrive pedals ever made, reproducing the original circuit down to its TL072 op-amps, internal charge pump, and vin…”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“Standout weakness is that, like the original Klon, its charm is subtle and boost-like , which may underwhelm players expecting a more aggressive drive out of the box”
— from the community notes
“An added mod switch subtly changes the distortion character and tightens low frequencies so palm mutes stay clean and defined”
— from the listing
- transparent
- clean boost
- boost
- vintage
- diode
- treble
- klon character
- dirty
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Warm Audio Centavo is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Amps that pair well with the Warm Audio Centavo
Laney GH100L
Laney
23% matchInto a transparent tone, Laney GH100L brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50 leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII NEO 50W 2x12 Combo brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Warm Audio Centavo
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
23% matchInto a transparent tone, Beetronics Nectar brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler
TC Electronic
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler after Warm Audio Centavo in the signal chain, clear of Warm Audio Centavo's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
16% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Xotic SP Compressor leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb after Warm Audio Centavo in the signal chain, clear of Warm Audio Centavo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay after Warm Audio Centavo in the signal chain, clear of Warm Audio Centavo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: original circuit, boost, treble
TC Electronic Zeus Drive Overdrive
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Boss
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET
Fulltone
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Donner Dumbal Drive
Donner
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
J. Rockett Jeff Archer
J Rockett
68% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, aggressive playing
Tru-Fi The Newton
Tru Fi
63% similarityShared character: signal chain, boost, treble
Klon Centaur
Klon
60% similarity“is an accurate recreation of the legendary Klon Centaur, one of the most sought-after and expensive overdrive pedals ever made”
J. Rockett Archer Clean
J Rockett
60% similarityShared character: boost, treble, transparent
PRS Horsemeat
PRS
58% similarityShared character: transparent
Walrus Audio PRS Horsemeat
Walrus Audio
58% similarityShared character: treble, transparent, bass
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JHS Pedals JHS Tumnus
JHS Pedals
66% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Wampler Tumnus V2
Wampler
61% similarityShared character: original, boost, treble
Black Arts Toneworks -Skyboost
Black Arts Toneworks
58% similarityShared character: boost, treble, subtle
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
57% similarityShared character: boost, treble, transparent
Dunlop Used MXR Sugar Drive
Dunlop
57% similarityShared character: signal chain, boost, transparent
Klon KTR
Klon
56% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, distortion
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Warm Audio Centavo?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS Pedals JHS Tumnus, the Wampler Tumnus V2, the Black Arts Toneworks -Skyboost. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose, TC Electronic Zeus Drive Overdrive, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive. Boutique upgrades: J. Rockett Jeff Archer, Tru-Fi The Newton, Klon Centaur.
What pairs well with the Warm Audio Centavo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney GH100L, Synergy SL2 Module, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head — Into a transparent tone, Laney GH100L brings a pull toward low gain that's missing.
How much does the Warm Audio Centavo cost?+
Around $120 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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