centaur guitar pedal Original Klon Centaur Silver "Non-Horsie" - USA 1999

centaur guitar pedal Original Klon Centaur Silver "Non-Horsie" - USA 1999Here is a Klon Centaur overdrive pedal from 1999, widely regarded as one of the most legendary and sought after guitar effects units ever produced. Often referred to as the holy grail of overdrives, the Centaur has achieved near mythical status among collectors and players for its transparent gain structure, dynamic response, and long standing association with world class guitarists. This example features the classic Klon circuit design built around

Here is a Klon Centaur overdrive pedal from 1999, widely regarded as one of the most legendary and sought-after guitar effects units ever produced. Often referred to as the “holy grail” of overdrives, the Centaur has achieved near-mythical status among collectors and players for its transparent gain structure, dynamic response, and long-standing association with world-class guitarists.

This example features the classic Klon circuit design built around hard-clipping 1N34A germanium diodes, delivering its signature blend of clarity and controlled drive. The circuit is known for its unique dual-path architecture, where a clean signal is blended with the overdriven path, resulting in exceptional transparency and touch sensitivity. As gain is increased, the pedal can move from subtle clean boost and edge-of-breakup tones through to saturated, almost square-wave distortion, while still retaining note definition and harmonic complexity. A secondary filtering network reintroduces low-end body into the signal, contributing to the pedal’s unmistakably full and three-dimensional character.

This unit is housed in the original unmodified silver enclosure, complete with its factory-applied internal epoxy “goop” that protected the circuit design from replication. Serial number and pot codes date this example to 1999, placing it within the highly collectible late-production era of the Centaur.

Condition is excellent for its age with only light external wear and full functional integrity. A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine late-90s Klon Centaur—an iconic overdrive pedal that continues to define the benchmark for transparent drive tones and remains one of the most revered effects in modern guitar history.

Specifications: 

Year: 1999
Country: USA
Model: Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive
Colour: Silver (No “Horsie” graphic)
Serial #: S572
Type: Overdrive pedal
Circuit: Original Klon Centaur design
Tone: Transparent overdrive with enhanced clarity, dynamic response, and natural amp-like breakup while preserving the character of the original signal
Performance: Highly sought-after reference overdrive known for touch sensitivity, harmonic richness, and seamless integration into any rig
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of use
Modifications: No modifications
Rarity: Rare “non-horsie” silver version, highly collectible and desirable among original Klon units
Accessories: Comes in original cardboard packaging box
Summary: Authentic 1999 Klon Centaur in clean, original condition, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and benchmark overdrive pedals ever produced