The Mojo Hand FX Sacred Cow is a Klon Centaur-inspired overdrive — not a clone, but a pedal that aims for the same territory: transparent, dynamic, touch-sensitive boost and overdrive that works with your guitar and amp rather than imposing its own character. The name is a reference to the mythologised status of the original Centaur on the used market, which Mojo Hand’s designer is clearly not taking entirely seriously.
The Tone toggle is the Sacred Cow’s own addition to the formula. Two voices: one with a smoother, flatter EQ and one with a more pronounced bite and midrange growl. The toggle makes the Sacred Cow more versatile than a straight Klon-style circuit — you can dial it back for transparent boost or push it toward something with more character.
Controls
- Treble: High-frequency control.
- Volume: Output level.
- Gain: Drive level from clean boost to light overdrive.
- Tone toggle (two-position): Up for smooth bottom and flatter EQ. Down for more pronounced bite and midrange growl.
Key Features
- Klon Centaur-inspired transparent overdrive
- Two-position Tone toggle — smooth/flat or bite/growl
- Works as clean boost, mid-pushed overdrive, or amp tightener
- Touch-sensitive and dynamic
- True bypass
- 9V DC centre-negative or battery
- Made in Holland, Michigan, USA
Power
9V DC centre-negative or battery. Any outlet on the CIOKS DC7 v2 handles it comfortably.
Watch It In Action
Not exactly — it’s inspired by the same territory as the Klon Centaur, aiming for transparent, dynamic overdrive that works with your guitar and amp. Mojo Hand made their own design decisions, including the Tone toggle which isn’t on the original Centaur.
It selects between two EQ voicings. Up gives a smooth, flat EQ character. Down gives a more pronounced bite and midrange growl. Neither position is louder — it’s purely a tonal character switch.
Yes — set the Gain low and use the Volume to push your level. The transparent character makes it work well as a clean boost that doesn’t colour the signal significantly.
Yes — true bypass throughout.
9V DC centre-negative or a 9V battery. Any outlet on the CIOKS DC7 v2 or CIOKS SOL handles it comfortably.
The original Klon Centaur costs thousands on the used market and varies between individual units. The Sacred Cow aims for the same transparent, dynamic character at a fraction of the price, with the added Tone toggle giving more tonal flexibility than the original.
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