So unless you have a spare 3 grand lying around, you might be wondering how you can get your hands on a Klon? Since the reveal of the schematics in 2008, every major pedal company has tried their hand at a Klon “klone”. For between £100 and £250 here are some of the best klones available today:
Wampler Tumnus/ Tumnus Deluxe
Brian Wampler is one of the best pedal builders in the industry, and his Tumnus brings the magic of the Klon with an affordable price tag and a pedalboard friendly miniature pedal. Or if you’re looking for ultimate tone shaping, the Tumnus Deluxe trades the traditional treble control for an independent 3 band EQ for limitless tonal possibilities.
Ceriatone Centura
If you want a klone that both sounds the part and looks the part, then the Ceriatone Centura is the one for you. As well as nailing that iconic Klon sound, it faithfully recreates the enclosure and knobs for the authentic Klon look – available in classic gold, silver, or purple for an update on the classic style.
Mythos Mjolnir
Zach Broyles of Mythos is a relative newcomer to the pedal industry, but the Mjolnir fired him into the big-leagues. His tweaked version of the Centaur replicated the unmistakeable tone whilst adding clarity to the overdriven sound.
Ryra The Klone
Ryra’s Shane Logan is a one-man band, building every pedal by hand, much like Finnegan’s original Klon. Also, like the Klon, The Klone can be bought in gold or silver, but also in black cherry or seafoam green. The design is very reminiscent of the Centaur, but in a smaller, more pedalboard-friendly enclosure.
JRad Archer/ Archer Ikon
The original Klon klone, The Archer was the first 100% part for part remake of the fabled Centaur and remains one of the best. The Ikon is a slight variant on the standard Archer, which has slightly more midrange compression and less presence for a smoother, less bright sound.
Way Huge Conspiracy Theory
Founded by George Tripps in 1992, Way Huge was one of the forefathers of the boutique boom. So naturally, he took on the most famous boutique pedal of all. The Conspiracy Theory is widely regarded as a near-perfect replica of the Klon.
Keeley Oxblood
Robert Keeley is one of the most respected names in the pedal industry, with a track record for making exceptional pedals. Unlike most Klon klones, The Oxblood isn’t an exact clone. Instead, Keeley has replicated the transparent boost/overdrive tone of the Klon with his own original circuit. In his design he offers more versatility with 2 clipping options, for even more gain – verging on fuzz. It also contains a ‘phat’ switch to add a beefier bottom end to the tone.