Warm Audio Black Centavo

The Warm Audio Black Centavo – Legendary overdrive returns with vintage grit and modern finesse

Classic transparent overdrive pedal with pro-grade components

The Warm Audio Black Centavo is a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most revered overdrive pedals in history. Designed to capture the essence of its elusive inspiration, the Centavo delivers a robust tonal palette that covers everything from sweet, clean boosts to harmonically rich, saturated drive. Whether you are stacking into another pedal or pushing the front end of your amp, this is the kind of overdrive that becomes an integral part of your sound, not just an addition to it.

Klon-style pedal with MOD switch for extended bass

Warm Audio went to great lengths to recreate the tone that made the original circuit legendary. At the heart of the Centavo are premium TL072 opamps, vintage-style clipping diodes, and a carefully chosen combination of metal and carbon film resistors. A rear-panel MOD switch provides additional low-frequency content on tap, enhancing versatility without compromising the voicing purists adore. With its unique buffered bypass, the Centavo maintains clarity even when disengaged — essential for maintaining signal integrity across modern pedalboards.

Studio quality drive with touch sensitivity

From subtle drive to full-throttle saturation, the Centavo responds beautifully to pick dynamics and guitar volume changes. Dial in just enough Gain for articulate crunch or push it further into tight, sustaining lead tones with shimmering top-end sparkle. Its Output and Treble controls give you nuanced control over headroom and bite, letting the pedal adapt seamlessly to single-coils, humbuckers, and every amp in your arsenal.

Rugged build and pedalboard ready

Housed in a road-tough metal chassis with authentic vintage aesthetics, the Black Centavo is built to endure years of gigs, sessions, and inspiration. It operates on standard 9 volt DC power or a 9 volt battery, with a current draw of approximately 40 milliamps. Its layout and format make it a plug-and-play choice for musicians who demand tone without fuss.

A trusted tone tool for serious players

This pedal is not just a nostalgic reissue — it is a studio-grade tool for today’s player. Whether you're chasing the mythical tone of the past or simply want a reliable, great-sounding overdrive that lets your playing shine through, the Black Centavo hits the mark. Warm Audio has captured the magic in a form that is accessible, dependable, and seriously inspiring.

Specifications

• Controls: Gain, Treble, Output

• MOD switch: Located on rear panel for enhanced low end

• Circuit: Analog overdrive using TL072 opamps, vintage-style diodes, metal and carbon resistors

• Bypass: Buffered

• Input: 1 x 0.25 inch

• Output: 1 x 0.25 inch

• Power: 9 volt DC adapter (not included) or 9 volt battery

• Current Draw: Approximately 40 milliamps

• Included Accessories: Product literature, sticker

This item is a brand new overdrive pedal; it ships fully insured with signature required.