The Flattley Centurion 10 AE is a transparent overdrive pedal, introduced in 2026 as the company's special 10th Anniversary Edition of the Centurion. The anniversary version adds special vintage germanium tube diodes to the existing Centurion circuit, which Flattley says give the 10 AE "a whole different feel and sound" than the standard version, along with purple halo light rings as a cosmetic touch1.
What makes the 10 AE different
The Centurion 10 AE is built on the same transparent overdrive circuit as the standard Centurion, but the diodes at the heart of the clipping stage are swapped for special vintage germanium tube diodes. Flattley's own words on the change: "These vintage germanium tube diodes just sound so warm and soft which really suits the Centurion circuit."1
The anniversary treatment also extends to the looks: the 10 AE has purple halo light rings installed around its footswitches1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Controls the overall output level1 |
Build and power
Flattley describes the Centurion 10 AE as part of its Platinum Range. All Flattley pedals are handmade and hand wired in the UK using high quality components, and Platinum Range pedals are hand processed in the Flattley paint shop with what the company calls "a strikingly unique finish"1.
The Centurion 10 AE runs on 9-volt external power and has no internal battery option, so a 9-volt supply is required to use it1.
Price and availability
The Centurion 10 AE was announced in August 2026 at a street price of $319 in the US, £259 in the UK, and €319 in Europe1. It sits alongside the Revolution 10 AE, Flattley's other 10th Anniversary Edition overdrive, and among the company's other gain pedals such as The Joker and The Outlaw. For more on the effect type, see Overdrive Pedals.
Questions
How is the Centurion 10 AE different from the standard Centurion?
The 10 AE is a special 10th Anniversary Edition of the existing Centurion transparent overdrive. Its main difference is inside: it comes with special vintage germanium tube diodes, which Flattley says give the 10 AE a whole different feel and sound than the standard Centurion. It also adds purple halo light rings as a cosmetic feature.
Does the Flattley Centurion 10 AE take a battery?
No. The Centurion 10 AE operates on 9-volt external power and has no internal battery option, so you will need a 9-volt supply or isolated power output on your pedalboard to run it.
How much is the Flattley Centurion 10 AE?
The Centurion 10 AE carries a street price of $319 in the United States, £259 in the UK, and €319 in Europe, according to Premier Guitar's August 2026 announcement.
Where are Flattley pedals made?
All Flattley pedals are handmade and hand wired in the UK using high quality components. Flattley's Platinum Range pedals, which include the Centurion 10 AE, are also hand processed in the company's own paint shop with what Flattley describes as a strikingly unique finish.
Sources (1)
- Flattley Pedals Introduces Centurion 10 AE Overdrive, Premier Guitar, 2026-08-06
