No Need to Spend Thousands, Build Your Own Klon Centaur Replica

The Original Unobtainium Overdrive—Based on the Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive

The Ghost Drive is rooted in the renowned Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive circuit. This pedal was designed to achieve realistic tube-like harmonics and saturation out of high wattage amps at a volume that was suitable for clubs. It fast became one of the most sought-after pedals of all time due to its smooth and accurate sound.

We've written these detailed step-by-step instructions for the beginner—from getting familiar with all of the resistors, to soldering, to the first time you plug it in, we're here to help. Even if this is your first electronic project, these full color instructions will make it easy and fun to make something you'll be proud of.

This assembly guide was updated April 2022.

Important correction to previous guide: If you have a book with an earlier date (check on the back cover of your book) please use the single page addendum below which contains corrections to a few diagrams. Please download and read completely before building your pedal.