Now at 3:26 you are making that guitar shout. I do not know too much about this ad-on equipment; you must be a master tech to even operate this small Klon. Whatever settings, it shows in the melodious playing coming forth at 3:26. I am wondering, you that have all kinds of pedals with magnificent sounds; does this little thing have a mimic within these other pedals and ad-ons?? Have no idea how to voice my comments on this.<-- Forgive a no-guitar player BUT a guitar lover. Great sounds. :).
The reverse-engineered schematic for this thing reveals it to be a sloppy design around a pair of TL072 op-amp chips. Distortion is a pair of back-to-back germanium diodes. The biasing of the op-amps is a wack job. The first one uses a +12V/GND supply with a 6V ref voltage generated by the cheapest trick in the book. The second is +24V/-12V from a charge pump IC, again with the wacky ref voltage. You can get the parts for under around $30 in hobbyist quantities. That little girl is smart!
Every now and then, I come back here and watch this video. The more I watch and listen to it, the more I'm convinced it's absolutely NOTHING like a TS (as opposed to what the people who can't afford it say). Easily the best Klon Centaur clip on YouTube. I'm gonna find myself a Klone (< lol). Thanks a bunch mate!
i would sure be playing the blues if I ever payed that much ca$h for a pedal...sounds nice but... I have pedals a FET boost pedal that sounds nice...The Harmonics on the Klon Distortion side do sound awesome though, just the right amount of even harmonics
Thanks for this demo. Klon having been around for many, many years, I have never heard one until now. Not worth the dough that players are laying out for it. Timmy will do just fine, thank you.
I hated the Klon as an overdrive, but as a boost it was nice. When people all lost their minds I sold mine (no regrets) for 1k and purchased a KOKO boost. The KOKO boost can do everything the Klon did and more in the boost department. You should try one of these Burgerman.
@lindsayell There is one on Ebay right now @ $913.00 with almost five day's still to go.I wish it was me selling it as a thousand bucks sounds good right now...
man, this pedal is the new 'new coke'. causing all sorts of bother at the moment, which is odd as it's been out for a while, hasn't it? sounds nice, but i'm still unsure if it's worth ALL the hype.
@mistersnaredrum Haha. While I don't condone its procurement for a second, I think you'll find that coke is actually cheaper and far easier to get than a Klon. They'll both give you a boost, though: one for about 20 minutes, the other forever. I'll take the latter, thanks. :)
i have a 1spot 9v adapter and how come it only works with one pedal...i thought its supposed to connect pedals together because when i try and connect my OD pedal and my Wah, which ever one its not connected to doesnt work
This is really funny. When you consider what a just the "run-of-the-mill" guitar costs, and then complain about the cost of a Klon. It's the ONLY overdrive made that DOESN'T color or compress your sound at ANY volume. (which, if you read the directions, tells you that it's at it's best
when your TUBE amp is turned up to the
"just breaking up" level.
I've had them all, and this pedal has NO competition. Period!
What is it that is 'really funny' to you? And it's not 'the ONLY overdrive made the DOESN'T color or compress your sound at ANY volume.' Ever heard of a Tim?
sounds pretty good!!! and reminds a bit to a TS-9 but i dont know...have u ever tried a Landgraff dynamic overdrive??? is it better than a KLON? whats your opinion? thx
Nope, I've never been able to afford a Klon OR a Landgraff. This stuff just shows up on my doorstep with a 'please help' not attached and then they come and take it away again! Heheh.That's a bit rough, isn't it? I wouldn't mind checking out a Landy though. I believe they're pretty good.
the Klon is a GREAT pedal, but it really does shine at GIGS more than in demos. it's usually a pretty subtle pedal at low volume, but when you are at the gig cranked up, it really sounds great. sure is expensive though, and MANY other pedals that are much cheaper will get you very close.....
This is the only pedal that I don't mind it not being true bypass. The buffer makes your tone amazing. It's hard do describe but I can't live without it in my chain anymore.
Did you just get that? Mine should be arriving any day now. Too bad I won't be able to play it due to my recent injury. About 12-14 weeks to get one, but it will be worth it.
Nah, it's not mine unfortunately. A dealer friend loaned it to me for the shoot. The Klon is THE Great pedal. I'd purchase one if I could afford it, but, like you, I've had an injury and it has cost me dearly. Maybe next year. Especially as it doubles as a toaster! Heheh. Congrats on your new acquisition and I hope, sincerely, that you recover from your injury fully and quickly. Cheers, BK.
Mate, Is it worth it?..tough call. I guess I wanted to point out that it's no more expensive than quite a few other boutique offerings (if we're talking list prices rather than eBay sillyness!).
Re the live thing. Funny thing for a tone-junkie to say but the Klon is a pedal I love for where it places my sound in a live mix rather than its isolated tone if that makes any sense at all?
You can possibly hear what I mean on that live Jaycos clip's solo. Little compression but present and "big".
Brett as you know I've had a Klon for a long time as such I'll make a couple of comments.
1) It's no more expensive than MP, BJF & IMO it's less of a rip off than many slightly tweaked TS clones.
2) The Klon loses every home shoot-out I conduct. In isolation it can sound nasally but somehow live it does something for my solos nothing else can seem to do in a live mix scenario.
3) I love it as a boost into everything, but, into British voiced amps not so much with the gain above 10 o'clock.
There you go then folks. It's better in the field than in the stable. I must admit that I haven't had the privilege of trying one in the field yet, only in the stable. Realfi is a man to be trusted though, so I have no doubt that he's spot on in his assessment and that every cent is well spent. Now, if I just had that many spare cents...
it's kind of rough to pay much money for such a desired sound by many. your demo was very good in letting my ears quickly enjoy it's smooth sounding qualities. you're wonderful playing also does wonders with that pedal.
@mistersnaredrum lol! NEW COKE. Thats funny. My dad used to work for Coke, and told me the great debacle of 'New Coke'
okamasphere 4 days ago
Now at 3:26 you are making that guitar shout. I do not know too much about this ad-on equipment; you must be a master tech to even operate this small Klon. Whatever settings, it shows in the melodious playing coming forth at 3:26. I am wondering, you that have all kinds of pedals with magnificent sounds; does this little thing have a mimic within these other pedals and ad-ons?? Have no idea how to voice my comments on this.<-- Forgive a no-guitar player BUT a guitar lover. Great sounds. :).
nancyl2 3 months ago
It sounds good, but it cannot possibly be worth the prices I see attached to them.
MrKevnzero 3 months ago
And you KNOW what we do with toaster aboard the Galactica!
Now put that thing out the airlock.
hotlion81 4 months ago
0:05
am...em...ah...pffff
luizlyns 5 months ago
The reverse-engineered schematic for this thing reveals it to be a sloppy design around a pair of TL072 op-amp chips. Distortion is a pair of back-to-back germanium diodes. The biasing of the op-amps is a wack job. The first one uses a +12V/GND supply with a 6V ref voltage generated by the cheapest trick in the book. The second is +24V/-12V from a charge pump IC, again with the wacky ref voltage. You can get the parts for under around $30 in hobbyist quantities. That little girl is smart!
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Every now and then, I come back here and watch this video. The more I watch and listen to it, the more I'm convinced it's absolutely NOTHING like a TS (as opposed to what the people who can't afford it say). Easily the best Klon Centaur clip on YouTube. I'm gonna find myself a Klone (< lol). Thanks a bunch mate!
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Best Klon Centaur demo vid. Good job you two. Thanks a lot gang!
dillonpadgette 10 months ago
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dillonpadgette 10 months ago
i would sure be playing the blues if I ever payed that much ca$h for a pedal...sounds nice but... I have pedals a FET boost pedal that sounds nice...The Harmonics on the Klon Distortion side do sound awesome though, just the right amount of even harmonics
stratman7000 11 months ago
WAY over rated pedal. id rather have a tube peamp anyday....
superjet113 11 months ago
Nice, smooth and warm, but not worth the kind of money they get for these. Your daughter's instincts were not that far off.
ix8880 11 months ago
Thanks for this demo. Klon having been around for many, many years, I have never heard one until now. Not worth the dough that players are laying out for it. Timmy will do just fine, thank you.
dohootowl 11 months ago
haha @ top gear
LukeManos 1 year ago
Don't B a sucker people, nice pedal but not worth the BIG BUCKS.
motokev 1 year ago
I hated the Klon as an overdrive, but as a boost it was nice. When people all lost their minds I sold mine (no regrets) for 1k and purchased a KOKO boost. The KOKO boost can do everything the Klon did and more in the boost department. You should try one of these Burgerman.
mindathlete1 1 year ago
Excellent presentation!
ericdallairez 1 year ago
Jennifer Allman Brothers!! hahaha
casemiro22 1 year ago
kawaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!
chamcham723 1 year ago
Hey guys, any idea where I could find a Klon???
lindsayell 1 year ago
@lindsayell There is one on Ebay right now @ $913.00 with almost five day's still to go.I wish it was me selling it as a thousand bucks sounds good right now...
38decembers 8 months ago
WOW !!!!!!
MrRcheek 1 year ago
I just bought that pedal, actually no I traded something with this. Your daughter is funny and very cute.
thesoundpurist 1 year ago
man, this pedal is the new 'new coke'. causing all sorts of bother at the moment, which is odd as it's been out for a while, hasn't it? sounds nice, but i'm still unsure if it's worth ALL the hype.
the clean boost is lovely though.
mistersnaredrum 1 year ago
@mistersnaredrum Haha. While I don't condone its procurement for a second, I think you'll find that coke is actually cheaper and far easier to get than a Klon. They'll both give you a boost, though: one for about 20 minutes, the other forever. I'll take the latter, thanks. :)
Burgerman666 1 year ago 4
@Burgerman666 i meant coca cola!
mistersnaredrum 1 year ago 2
@mistersnaredrum Heheh. Sorry!! Same applies though! Haha. Man, my guilty past..
Burgerman666 1 year ago 10
@Burgerman666 indeed... learned a lot about burgerman today!
love your vids, man. tell sadie i agree with her about the klon
mistersnaredrum 1 year ago
@Burgerman666
haha that cracked me up!
MrBlink41SUM 1 year ago
@Burgerman666 Now how can I trust your demos? You drugged out hippie! :)
skurtix 8 months ago
@Burgerman666 you're a legend, dude.
agirotto1 4 months ago
you always have the coolest stuuf
lookingatcrap 1 year ago
@lookingatcrap Nah. Just borrowed that one. Could never afford it. Wouldn't mind though!
Burgerman666 1 year ago
i have a 1spot 9v adapter and how come it only works with one pedal...i thought its supposed to connect pedals together because when i try and connect my OD pedal and my Wah, which ever one its not connected to doesnt work
S4rockz 2 years ago
who really "needs" pedals when you got chops like this.
Your playing outweighs any pedal's tone full value.
Your demos are awesome, and i get a sense of what they can do.......and i'm a pedal noob, so i usually don't know tit from tat.
i will be getting one pedal in part to your demo of it when i can afford to do so, and am looking forward to it.
keep up the stellar work !!!
trebleboostboy 2 years ago
is the 1 spot 9v adapter reliable? it wont ruin a boss stombox or dunlop pedal will it?
whalewatcher987 2 years ago
I doubt it would even fit into those pedal brands unless we're talking about very old examples. It's an old-school plug. :)
Burgerman666 2 years ago
This is really funny. When you consider what a just the "run-of-the-mill" guitar costs, and then complain about the cost of a Klon. It's the ONLY overdrive made that DOESN'T color or compress your sound at ANY volume. (which, if you read the directions, tells you that it's at it's best
when your TUBE amp is turned up to the
"just breaking up" level.
I've had them all, and this pedal has NO competition. Period!
Echoplex1 2 years ago
What is it that is 'really funny' to you? And it's not 'the ONLY overdrive made the DOESN'T color or compress your sound at ANY volume.' Ever heard of a Tim?
Burgerman666 2 years ago
sounds pretty good!!! and reminds a bit to a TS-9 but i dont know...have u ever tried a Landgraff dynamic overdrive??? is it better than a KLON? whats your opinion? thx
danhc000 2 years ago
Nope, I've never been able to afford a Klon OR a Landgraff. This stuff just shows up on my doorstep with a 'please help' not attached and then they come and take it away again! Heheh.That's a bit rough, isn't it? I wouldn't mind checking out a Landy though. I believe they're pretty good.
Burgerman666 2 years ago
o well its ok thx for answering back
danhc000 2 years ago
the Klon is a GREAT pedal, but it really does shine at GIGS more than in demos. it's usually a pretty subtle pedal at low volume, but when you are at the gig cranked up, it really sounds great. sure is expensive though, and MANY other pedals that are much cheaper will get you very close.....
roccotanto 2 years ago
This is the only pedal that I don't mind it not being true bypass. The buffer makes your tone amazing. It's hard do describe but I can't live without it in my chain anymore.
dmill2010 2 years ago
it does look like a toaster
but a very beautiful toaster
and one that sounds pretty good
seen them for $1000AU
dont think my gear - or my bank account - can justify this
i bet it makes some lovely raisin toast though
thanks for the vid Brett
meateaterer 2 years ago
Did you just get that? Mine should be arriving any day now. Too bad I won't be able to play it due to my recent injury. About 12-14 weeks to get one, but it will be worth it.
Great demos as always!
ahhcrickets 2 years ago
Nah, it's not mine unfortunately. A dealer friend loaned it to me for the shoot. The Klon is THE Great pedal. I'd purchase one if I could afford it, but, like you, I've had an injury and it has cost me dearly. Maybe next year. Especially as it doubles as a toaster! Heheh. Congrats on your new acquisition and I hope, sincerely, that you recover from your injury fully and quickly. Cheers, BK.
Burgerman666 2 years ago
Mate, Is it worth it?..tough call. I guess I wanted to point out that it's no more expensive than quite a few other boutique offerings (if we're talking list prices rather than eBay sillyness!).
Re the live thing. Funny thing for a tone-junkie to say but the Klon is a pedal I love for where it places my sound in a live mix rather than its isolated tone if that makes any sense at all?
You can possibly hear what I mean on that live Jaycos clip's solo. Little compression but present and "big".
Realfi 2 years ago
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Realfi 2 years ago
Brett as you know I've had a Klon for a long time as such I'll make a couple of comments.
1) It's no more expensive than MP, BJF & IMO it's less of a rip off than many slightly tweaked TS clones.
2) The Klon loses every home shoot-out I conduct. In isolation it can sound nasally but somehow live it does something for my solos nothing else can seem to do in a live mix scenario.
3) I love it as a boost into everything, but, into British voiced amps not so much with the gain above 10 o'clock.
Realfi 2 years ago
There you go then folks. It's better in the field than in the stable. I must admit that I haven't had the privilege of trying one in the field yet, only in the stable. Realfi is a man to be trusted though, so I have no doubt that he's spot on in his assessment and that every cent is well spent. Now, if I just had that many spare cents...
Burgerman666 2 years ago
"It's better in the field than in the stable."
lol, brilliant play on words! :D
DemoColorScheme 2 years ago
it's kind of rough to pay much money for such a desired sound by many. your demo was very good in letting my ears quickly enjoy it's smooth sounding qualities. you're wonderful playing also does wonders with that pedal.
peace,
rich
kidderminsterbro 2 years ago