Harby Pedals HCENT Centauri Overdrive
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Harby Pedals
HCENT Centauri Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
583482
Brand:
Harby Pedals
Model:
HCENT Centauri Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Centauri is a seriously tasty overdrive – think a refined, vintage-voiced boost with a real character. It’s got a warmth and responsiveness that’s fantastic for adding sustain and grit to your leads, or pushing your amp into sweeter territory. This is a great choice for players seeking a transparent overdrive with a touch of old-school vibe.
Product Description
- Harby Pedals HCENT Centauri Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive / Boost
- Centauri circuit board layout
- Gold-plated circuit board (ENIG)
- Original Texas Instruments operational amplifier (TL072)
- NOS 1N34A germanium clipping diodes with an original forward voltage of 0.35 V (± 15 %)
- Solid buttons made of anodised aluminium
- Buffered bypass
- Controls: Volume
- drive
- tone
- clean
- Foot switch: Effect on
- Neutrik input and output sockets
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable power supply: art. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 85 x 145 x 80 mm
- Weight: 377 g
PROS
- • Gold-plated circuit enhances signal clarity and reduces noise.
- • NOS germanium diodes deliver a uniquely warm, vintage overdrive tone.
- • Solid aluminum knobs feel premium and offer precise control.
- • Buffered bypass preserves signal integrity and prevents tone suck.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy build might be cumbersome on pedalboards.
- • Centauri circuit leans towards a specific, mid-focused overdrive sound.
- • Power supply not included; adds to the overall cost.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive / Boost with Germanium Clipping
Controls
Volume, Drive, Tone, Clean Blend
Bypass Type
Buffered
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, center negative
Connections
Neutrik 6.3mm mono jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
85 x 145 x 80 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Clean' knob blends your dry signal with the overdriven signal, allowing you to retain clarity and dynamics while still adding saturation – it’s a great way to use it as a boost without losing your fundamental tone.
The Centauri offers a more refined and controlled germanium overdrive; it’s less chaotic and more focused than a Fuzz Face, providing a more versatile range of tones.
Yes, the TL072 is a common and readily available op-amp, so swapping it out is possible for those wanting to further customize the pedal's sonic character, though it's not a beginner-level modification.
