The Cornerstone Centurio Dual Overdrive is a dual-channel overdrive pedal built around the Klon sound, launched in June 2026. It puts two completely independent channels in a single, space-saving pedal: a Normal channel that follows the Klon principle, and a Hot Mode channel with extra saturation. Its distinguishing feature is a Clip control that blends between Germanium and MOSFET diodes, letting you dial the clipping character anywhere between vintage softness and modern clarity1.
What it is and who it is for
gearnews.com describes the Centurio as "a dedicated overdrive pedal for fans of the Klon sound," and its headline calls it "Two Klons, one pedal"1. The two-channel format is the point: rather than one Klon-style circuit, you get a second, hotter channel with its own footswitch, so a single pedal can cover rhythm and lead duties on a board1.
The two channels
| Channel | Controls | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Gain, Volume | Follows the Klon principle; covers the entire range from clean boost to light overdrive; responds sensitively to picking dynamics1 |
| Hot Mode | Gain, Volume, dedicated bright switch, own footswitch | An internally integrated second gain stage provides more saturation and compression1 |
The Normal channel is the Centurio's main channel. gearnews.com reports that it "responds sensitively to picking dynamics," with soft plucking giving clarity and harder picking delivering more1. Hot Mode adds an extra gain stage inside the circuit for more saturation and compression, plus a bright switch dedicated to that channel1.
The Clip control: blending Germanium and MOSFET diodes
The Clip control is the pedal's central idea. It blends between two diode types1:
- Germanium (minimum setting): a soft, vintage-inspired character with a natural saturation feel1
- MOSFET (maximum setting): more clarity, directness, and assertiveness1
Between the two settings you can mix the characters, which is what gives the pedal its range. According to gearnews.com, "This gives you access to a great range of sounds from a single compact pedal. Far more than a regular Klon-style drive circuit"1.
Price and availability
The Centurio launched in June 2026 at $290 USD / £262 / €299, with a Thomann retail price at launch of $282.00 USD / £256.00 GBP. gearnews.com reported the pedal as available now at Thomann1.
The launch coverage lists Thomann, a European retailer, as the place to get the pedal. It does not name US dealers.
What reviewers said
gearnews.com's Jef, writing at launch, acknowledged the price is not insignificant but came down in favor of the format: he found the flexible clipping very useful and offering more than a used, high-priced original Klon Centaur pedal, and called the small format very pedalboard-friendly in both value for money and footprint1.
Where it sits in Cornerstone's range
The Centurio joins a line of dual overdrives from Cornerstone. The Cornerstone Colosseum pairs Klon and Blues Breaker style circuits, the Cornerstone Imperium V2 pairs Gladio-style and Antique-style drives, and the Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive gained a Hot Mode second channel in its V3 version. For more on the effect type, see Overdrive Pedals1.
Videos
Cornerstone Music Gear
Cornerstone Music Gear
Peter “Danish Pete” Honoré
Questions
How much does the Cornerstone Centurio cost?
gearnews.com lists the Centurio at $290 USD, with UK and European pricing of £262 and €299, as of its June 2026 launch coverage. The same report also cites a Thomann retail price of $282.00 USD / £256.00 GBP at launch. Prices can vary by retailer and region.
Is the Cornerstone Centurio a Klon clone?
Not exactly. The Centurio's main Normal channel follows what gearnews.com calls the proven Klon principle, so it is aimed at players who like the Klon sound. But it is a two-channel pedal with a Clip control that blends Germanium and MOSFET diodes, which gives it a wider range of sounds than a regular Klon-style drive circuit, according to the same report.
Can both channels of the Centurio be used at the same time?
The Centurio has two completely independent channels, the Normal channel and Hot Mode, each with its own footswitch and controls. gearnews.com describes them as two completely independent channels in a single, space-saving pedal, and says its features are perfectly suited for live performance. The report does not describe a stacked mode running both channels into each other.
What does the bright switch on the Centurio do?
The bright switch is dedicated to the Hot Mode channel, the Centurio's second independent channel with its own footswitch, gain and volume controls. Hot Mode also has an internally integrated second gain stage that provides more saturation and compression, per gearnews.com's launch report.
Where can you buy the Cornerstone Centurio in the US?
At launch in June 2026, gearnews.com reported the pedal as available now at Thomann, the European retailer, with a Thomann retail price of $282.00 USD. The report does not list US dealers, so availability from US retailers is not covered by that coverage.
Sources (1)
- Cornerstone Centurio Dual Overdrive: Two Klons, one pedal, gearnews.com, 2026-06-15
