Behringer Centaur Review: The Best Klon Centaur Klone Yet?
In this video, I take a close look at the Behringer Centaur overdrive pedal, a bold and affordable replica of the legendary Klon Centaur. Known for its mythical status in the guitar world, the Klon Centaur has been a staple for guitarists seeking rich, transparent overdrive tones—but its price often puts it out of reach for most players. That’s where the Behringer Centaur comes in.
I’ll start by reviewing the pedal’s design and build quality to see how it holds up. Then, I’ll do an in-depth sound test so you can hear the pedal in action and decide for yourself if it’s worth adding to your pedalboard.
I even had an exchange with Bill Finnegan about the Behringer Klone.. you can check out his response in the video… (spoiler: don’t expect much.)
This video is perfect for guitarists who love exploring new gear, tone chasers looking for a Klon sound on a budget, or players wondering if Behringer’s latest creation lives up to the hype. Watch now and discover whether this clone delivers that iconic overdrive magic without breaking the bank.
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Links from video:
Behringer Centaur – LINK NOT WORKING YET
Electrosmash analysis of Klon Centaur – https://www.electrosmash.com/klon-centaur-analysis
Electrosmash analysis of Tuber Screamer – https://www.electrosmash.com/tube-screamer-analysis
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Originally posted by UCe5Xy66w0PfAdqs3te7WYvw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJl3a9B0Adc
There are dozens of KLON copy cats that can be had for as little as $30 and they all sound great. Beheringer is just now jumping on the band wagon. If you want a KLON that IS exactly like the original checl out Demon FX.
SPEED OF LOVE takanaka!
those look like 1n34 or 1n270 germ they sell for like .75-1.50 usd
FFS. Learn how to tune the guitar and it'd be really good if you could learn to play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks more like schottky diodes than germanium to me.
Your title might just be a bit misleading huh ? Best version yet, nothing to compare it to.
Had mine in December and fuzz Bender, I love using the Klon as a boost, Runnig it into my H&K deluxe 20/ out of build in redbox and using IR's with NAM. sounds the bee's knees , Noise floor also real good on this pedal very well build and only 70 quids best pedal purchase in a long time for me.
It sounds like a pretty good overdrive but then so was the original, the biggest problem I can see with it is they are already selling for over £110 in the UK on ebay used and will only go up in price as the shops that are advertising them for £56/£59 are now taking pre orders for August/September. Here we go again, another Centaur rip off.
I'll definitely be buying their Fuzz Bender as I like the sound of it and its so cheap it would be rude not to, as for the Con, nah, Ill stick to what most session musicians use, my trusty Nobels ODR.
Oh, and I have played with a real Klon Centaur as a mate of mine bought one new off Bill and lent it to me for a few days some years ago and I can tell you that yes it was OK but definitely not worth anywhere close to £2.5k they were selling for back then, let alone the $8k you say Bill Finnigan has sold them for recently.
I have to say I respect the audacity of Behringer. I told my buddy @BudgetPedalChap that if Finnegan was mad at Josh Scott, imagine how he's handling this? I'm VERY skeptical about the story he's on board. I'll stick to my nice GE Tumnus Deluxe.
Good luck with the fires bud, my wife is from LA and has a lot of family there still and it's horrific.
Paid $30 for klon which included delivery. Sounds great!! Great video!
Got mine today! Looking forward to trying it out!
I pre ordered mine along with the other 3 new pedals from Andertons in December It arrived on December 19th .Brilliant pedal.????
And its less than half the price of the JHS offering!
I use an EQ pedal as a flat boost and a RAT with low settings to achieve an overdrive sound, I sometimes boost or cut the bass frequency slightly depending on the sound I want.
I might buy one of these just to hear what all the fuss is about, I have heard a Klon online but that is never the same as listening to one with an amp in the same room, and differing guitar and amp combinations will produce different tones.
I bought this from Anderton's, as soon as it was released, on preorder. Took six weeks to get. It's built like a tank. Definitely does the klon thing, to my ears.
Pre-ordered all three of the new pedals they're offering from Alto music still waiting but from all reviews it will be worth the wait ????
Also, I read on the Behringer website that it has diodes"Inspired by Germanium", whatever that even means. But Sweetwater and Thomann both say it has germanium diodes.
Having a lot of fun with mine!
Yes a comparison video would be great!
Awesome video brother. I’m curious, is the melody at 11:00 your own? Or is it a song I can download? Love it.
#Gibson, if you guys are watching this, you should hook this dude up with a SG bass. He has purchased enough of the guitars and done enough videos to earn one.
Pedal sounded good to me; I think any pedal over $150 might be too much (not including multi effects pedals). However, guitarists seem to be the types of people who will buy a ton of pedals to find that sweet, sweet tone.
14:34 starts a bad ass riff. Reminds me of something just not sure what. Maybe The Cult.