Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive Pedal

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Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive Pedal

Chasing the Myth
Four years ago, we put our heads down and dove headfirst into the most hyped pedal of all time. We wanted to see what really made the mythical Klon Centaur Transparent Overdrive so special—what was inside this thing that turned it into legend. We pulled it apart, piece by piece, to deconstruct the magic, if you will.

Then we rebuilt it. Faithfully recreating the circuit, scouring the globe to track down the very same components Bill Finnegan used in the originals. The goal wasn't "close enough." The goal was a true tribute—authentic down to the tiniest detail.

Here's the thing: original Klons still sell for $5,000–$10,000 on Reverb. That puts them out of reach for most players. We wanted to change that—to capture the authentic tone of a legend and make it something within reach of any guitar player.

From Kit to Classic
When we launched the Ghost Drive as a DIY kit back in 2022, we honestly weren't sure how it would land. The answer came quick: it REALLY struck a chord. We've sold thousands of them, and the response has been nothing short of amazing.

From Kit to Classic
Several years ago we introduced this pedal as DIY kit, and it quickly became a beloved favorite for its rich tones and controllability. But along with the praise, we kept hearing the same thing over-and-over:
"I love the sound… I just wish I didn't have to build it."
That's when it hit us. There are really two types of people in this world:

 

The "I GET to build it" folks — who love every solder joint, every resistor, and that euphoria you get when you plug it in for the first time and IT WORKS!

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And the "I HAVE to build it?" folks — who just want the tone, not the workbench.

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No judgement either way. We get it.

Players couldn't stop raving:

"It's one of the best sounding pedals I've ever had on my board".
Gear Page Subscriber

"It provides saturated tube tone at reasonable volumes—but can snarl, too."
John Bohlinger, Premier Guitar

"Almost identical…I have no doubt you'll have trouble distinguishing between these two guitar pedals."
Tyler Larson, Music Is Win, YouTube Channel

"I like it. I like it a lot…that boost alone is beautiful."
Andy Ferris, The Guitar Geek, YouTube Channel

Plug In, No Soldering Required
So here it is: the Ghost Drive, professionally built and ready to play. Same obsessive attention to detail. Same historically correct components. Same tone that built the legend. The only difference? This one comes straight out of the box, ready to hit your board.

No Hype. No $10k Price Tag. Just Legendary Tone.
The Ghost Drive gives you Centaur tone without the five-figure collector's budget, the speculative hype, or the soldering iron. Just plug in, step on it, and hear why this circuit became a legend.

Controls

  • Gain – Adjusts the amount of signal sent to the overdrive circuit. Turning clockwise increases diode saturation for more distortion.
  • Treble – Adjusts high-frequency content in the output signal.
  • Output – Controls the overall output level. Turn clockwise for more volume, counterclockwise for less.

Specifications

  • Power Supply: 9VDC (standard 2.1mm negative center). Battery option available. Do not use above 9VDC.
  • Enclosure: 4-3/4" x 3-3/4" x (120.5 × 94.5 × 34.25 mm, durable powder coating, printed logo.
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Current Draw: 20.1mA
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 560Ω
  • Max Input Level: -10dBm
  • Noise Floor: -75dBm
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