Klon Centaur Engraved Aluminium Case Upgrade
Is your Klon Centaur too boring looking? Well now you can upgrade it with a fancy new hand engraved case!
This Klon Centaur engraved aluminium case could be a fancy upgrade you need for your boutique overdrive pedal. A highly detailed pattern for your transparent overdrive tone!
Klon Centaur Engraved
Anyone that has ever owned or seen a Klon Centaur will know that it is housed in a very nice aluminium case. Now you can upgrade your old boring case, with this neat hand-engraved upgrade.
Boutique Overdrive
Bill Finnegan, the pedal's designer and builder wanted to make a premium quality overdrive pedal, back in the 1990s and so he went the extra mile. Everyone has tried to copy or clone the Klon and there have even been claims recently that the Bad Monkey budget overdrive is similar sounding.
Aluminium
The sand-cast aluminium case gives the pedal a very robust look and feel, Being very practical as the base plate attaches via two large screws and the case itself is pretty bomb-proof.
Upgrade your Klon?
Now, an eBay seller in Australia is offering these ornately engraved cases. Each one could be used to build your own Klon clone. Or perhaps re-house your original if you are brave enough to dismantle it.
The original Klon famously has a glooped circuit board cover in some kind of epoxy to keep it intact. It also helped to keep the circuit a mystery from pedal cloners for many years. Now you can upgrade your old boring Klon case with a fancy new one for under $300... MSRP - $269.99
More Information
- +Ornate hand-engraved design
- +Robust sand-cast aluminium construction
- +Bomb-proof durability
- +Can be used for Klon clones or re-housing originals
- +Premium aesthetic upgrade
- −Requires careful dismantling to transfer internals
- −Limited availability via eBay Australia
What is the Klon Centaur and why is it considered a boutique overdrive?
The Klon Centaur is a premium overdrive pedal designed by Bill Finnegan in the 1990s, renowned for its transparent tone and high-quality construction. Its sand-cast aluminium case and proprietary circuit design have made it an iconic boutique effect sought after by professional guitarists worldwide.
Can I use this engraved case to build a Klon clone?
Yes. The eBay seller offers engraved cases that can be used to build your own Klon clone pedal. You can also use it to re-house an original Klon unit, though this requires carefully dismantling the pedal to transfer internal components.
What makes the aluminium case construction special?
The sand-cast aluminium case provides a robust, bomb-proof build quality. The base plate attaches via two large screws, making it both practical and durable. The epoxy-covered circuit board inside helped keep the Klon's circuit a mystery from cloners for years.
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