Harby Pedals USA HCENT overdrive-boost-buffer guitar effect pedal CENTAURI

The Harby Pedals CENTAURI is an advanced overdrive pedal that captures the classic sound of the legendary Centaur, incorporating modern technology for an even better sonic experience. It offers the perfect balance of overdrive, boost, and buffering for guitarists seeking rich, dynamic tones with reliable performance.

Features:

• Design Modernization: The original Centaur used through-hole mounting techniques to attach components to the printed circuit board. Harby has updated this technology to surface mount (SMT) technology, which attaches components directly to the surface of the board, increasing efficiency and reducing costs without sacrificing sound quality.

• Paying homage to the original sound: The CENTAURI utilizes the legendary 1N34A germanium diodes, which Bill Finnegan considered the key to the original Centaur's characteristic distortion. The 1N34A diodes have a forward bias of 0.35v (±15%), contributing to this pedal's unique tone.

• High-Quality Components: Built with an original Centaur circuit board layout, the CENTAURI features gold-plated PCBs (ENIG), genuine Texas Instruments op-amps (TL072), and NOS 1N34A germanium diodes. All of this delivers the classic Centaur sound, combined with the benefits of more modern production methods.

• True-to-Original Buffered Bypass: Unlike many modern pedals that use true bypass, the CENTAURI retains the original buffered bypass, which provides consistent sound quality even when the pedal is switched off.

• Operation and durability: The pedal features solid anodized aluminum knobs for volume, drive, and tone controls, allowing for robust and precise operation. Neutrik input and output connectors ensure a reliable signal connection.

• Power Supply: The pedal operates on 9V DC via a standard negative center power supply, ensuring convenience and compatibility with most guitar pedals.

Specifications:

• Original Centaur PCB layout
• Gold Plated PCB (ENIG)
• Genuine Texas Instruments op-amps (TL072)
• NOS 1N34A germanium diodes with original forward voltage of 0.35V (±15%)
• Anodized aluminum knobs for volume, drive and tone
• Neutrik input and output connectors
• Buffered bypass
• Operates on 9V DC with a standard negative center power supply