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Klon Inspired

Noise Space Audio Klone

For those who are wondering if the Klon-mania has reach Ukraine, the answer is: "yes." The Noise Space Audio Klone is hand-built by a one-person, Kiev-based builder that specializes in recreations and reinterpretations of popular gain circuits. This version of the Klon can be categorized as a reinterpretation, since it…Click on the title for more

Noise Space Audio Klone

Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive

The regular Wampler | Tumnus is one of the most popular Klon-style overdrives, with the added advantage of being a mini-pedal. Building on that success, the Indiana-based manufacturer unveiled the pedal's "posher" brother - it's a Deluxe model, baby! The Wampler Tumnus Deluxe has a lot more tonal flexibility and a…Click on the title for more

Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive

Bowman Audio Endeavors The Bowman Overdrive

The Bowman Overdrive by New Jersey's Bowman Audio Endeavors is a hand-built take on the evergreen (or rather ever-buzzworthy) Klon circuit. It's a faithful recreation using quality components. We added it to our Klon Clones Shopping Guide. Hear how it sounds in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i5m4CifmuI B.A.E.’s take on the Centaur,…Click on the title for more

Bowman Audio Endeavors The Bowman Overdrive

Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive/Distortion

The Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive is the result of the marriage of two existing and very popular gain pedals - the Tumnus overdrive and the Pinnacle distortion - and the tweaking Brian Wampler made to the resulting circuit to suit it to the ear of the multifaceted Knoxville-based…Click on the title for more

Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive/Distortion

CeriaTone Horse Breaker Dual Overdrive

Ceriatone makes one of the best-regarded Klon Centaur clones (the Centura), and the Horse Breaker marries that same circuit with a Marshall Blues Breaker clone, for a dual overdrive match made in heaven. The two circuits have their own footswitches and can be played separately or together (a toggle switch…Click on the title for more

CeriaTone Horse Breaker Dual Overdrive

Nux Horseman Overdrive (Klone)

Chinese digital instrument manufacturer NU-X enters the crowded "Klone" arena with the mini-pedal Horseman Overdrive, as far as we know the 3rd mini-klone on the market after Wampler's Tumnus and the MXR Sugar Drive - but a lot more affordable than either. They showcased this pedal at NAMM 2019 and…Click on the title for more

Nux Horseman Overdrive (Klone)

Klon Centaur and Klones Top 10: The Andertones’ Blindfolded Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjQXTMfxYY The fine-eared folks at UK guitar shop Andertons had the nerve to rank ten 3-knob Klon-style pedals (including the original Klon Centaur). The result is a truly experience-based "Klon Centaur and Klones Top 10." Watch the full video above or check out the results directly in our interactive gallery,…Click on the title for more

Klon Centaur and Klones Top 10: The Andertones’ Blindfolded Challenge

Mythos Pedals – Mjolnir (Upgraded)

Players looking for a classic overdrive sound would be wise to look into Mjolnir, Mythos Pedals' take on the Klon tone. The Nashville, Tennessee company made their presence felt at this year's Summer NAMM with their usual array of options; the new and upgraded Mjolnir is looking to join the…Click on the title for more

Mythos Pedals – Mjolnir (Upgraded)

Way Huge Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive

The Way Huge Conspiracy Theory is a brand new "Klone" (i.e. a circuit inspired by the uber-hyped Klon Centaur Overdrive - see our comprehensive article about the Klon and its clones). The pedal doesn't stray away from the three-knob design of the original (Output, Gain and Treble), so the fortunes…Click on the title for more

Way Huge Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive

ProAnalog Devices Manticore V2 Overdrive

Based in Merrillville, IN, ProAnalog Devices is a small builder dedicated to building... professional analog devices (as in guitar pedals)! The company has been getting an increasing amount of attention since the 2017 release of their Klon-style Manticore overdrive, described by Riff City as a "fresh take on the topic" in their Best of 2017…Click on the title for more

ProAnalog Devices Manticore V2 Overdrive

Anasounds Savage Overdrive

This Klone overdrive called Savage was staring at us in a very French way from the Anasounds' board at our NAMM 2018 Stompbox Booth, so we took a video of it (at the bottom of the post). That was a custom version of it with an extra toggle switch that…Click on the title for more

Anasounds Savage Overdrive

Foxpedal Kingdom Overdrive V2

Here's Pedalfox's take on the Klon style overdrive: it's called Kingdom. The Kingdom is a transparent overdrive that adds unicorns and fairy dust to your signal. Joking aside, it really brings to life your guitar and your tube amplifier in ways you've never experienced. The Kingdom isn't quite a Klone in…Click on the title for more

Foxpedal Kingdom Overdrive V2