Better Than the Klon & Zendrive?! Warm Audio Centavo & Warmdrive Demos | First Look

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[@airey773]

Big fan of John, his understated but enthusiastic style is pretty rare.

[@ilmisxx2]

Yeah, the first time I saw him he still had dark hair

[@oldnikix]

Dude sold me on a MXR Clone Looper. I do enjoy his demos and rig rundowns.

[@marcjansing7339]

Well said

[@johnrinier8293]

ever since I bought the Centavo, Ive been cranking out riffs and solos that blow me away. Tone is a huge motivator.

[@Mistertbones]

I always love watching John's reviews.

[@thesongwritersjourney]

I love the nuanced, understated playing in the opener - just fantastic.

[@MrJohnRhee]

John Bolinger is a sick guitar player. Hey how about a John Bolinger rig rundown?

[@MrBluesilverred]

Great Demo John, thank you. That ‘61 355 is gorgeous. Cheers!

[@davidbrowning6762]

John you are such an amazing player! Love watching your demos man!

[@scotthenderson7286]

John is very knowledgeable and a great guitar player. I dig his gear demos and Rig Rundowns. Awesome guy!

[@joelewis7072]

Fantastic Talent warm friendly interviews the dude just rocks.... thanks John

[@ArvidNielsen]

Always great dines, John! Love your writing, too. Very inspiring.

[@gregmize01]

I got my Zen Drive years ago when Love Pedal was making them for Hermidia. Very versatile pedal!

[@passionplayer7]

Lovepedal still makes the Zendrive, got one coming in a week or so ;)

[@zach7j]

Pretty good stuff, shame they have awful customer service. Glad to see Warm doing the Zen Drive.

[@passionplayer7]

@@zach7j Definitely on that point, though I’ve had Lovepedal reply and fix a pedal for me within a week or so, way better than other brands customer service in my eyes. I also wonder if WA is going to make the different versions like Lovepedal?

[@zach7j]

@@passionplayer7 They occasionally have a couple other pedals I’d like to try, but never will because of that experience. Literally ignored through 3-4 attempts to figure out where I could simply find a part and repair the damn thing myself.

[@passionplayer7]

@@zach7j Wow, sry to hear that man. CS is so important these days with great products coming from all over the place.

[@fredmanteghian5913]

Well so far John, your review of these two pedals is the best on KZbin. That 62 355 is a wet dream!

[@pauldehorn]

There’s a video where Robben Ford describes his ZenDrive and he said the Voice control is “Fender” to the left and “Marshall” to the right… or “American” vs “British.” I have an ‘05 ZenDrive and that makes since to my ears. I prefer a saggier Marshall sound and like my ZenDrive Voice set at about 1’clock.

[@stanesposito2664]

Great sounding pedals and the price is right. Thanks!

[@josephbelcher2568]

I like that Warmdrive.

[@slimsantilli4476]

John, I read your last article about weakness in the hands. I just wanted to give you advice. Years ago I was having major wrist issues on my fretting hand. I went and had a deep tissue massage on my forearm. The therapist used metal instruments to knead out knots in my arm. It was an instant fix. BTW I enjoy your reviews including this one. Take care.

[@johnbohlinger4868]

Thanks Slim, great advice. I'll try it.

[@arnyarny77]

@@johnbohlinger4868 also check for carpal tunnel

[@benlogan430]

My pinched nerve in my should greatly reduces the strength in my right hand. Chiropractor fixes it in a minute.

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Thanks, John, for the great video as always.

[@AnthonyGoombots]

70 year old guy playing great guitar good to hear.

[@stanislavmigra]

Love your demos John. You have both great licks and ear to find interesting sounds.

[@staalklang]

You never give me your money, what a fitting klon intro tune :)

[@Gayden9090]

I want to see a rig rundown of John. He has some killer gear

[@RickMcDanielMusic]

Thanks John for the recommendation to subscribe to PG magazine, did not know I could get it mailed to me and it's only like $1 an issue. What a deal. Bollinger is the best. BTW, you do the best Rig Rundowns.

[@dailygiftsforever]

Excellent demo John, thanks sir.

[@mercurial71]

Nice! WARM are like the Yang to Behringer's Yin.

[@ProbablyTooLoud]

Good demo !

[@jimmygrant3151]

I wonder how it compares with the Ceriatone Centura

[@kcarl3328]

Centavo has a permanent place on my pedal board. I stack it with a Full-tone OCD and the tones are absolutely pure bliss. 50 LP standard through a Tonemaster super reverb. Honestly the best tones that I have ever heard. I also stack it with a Friedman BE OD for heavier tones. I leave my centavo on all the time by the way. Thanks for the great video and review as always. I've been a huge fan ever since the beginning of PG magazine and always enjoyed reading your articles too. Great playing too! Thanks again.

[@tysonrinker5958]

Old overdrive crapped out on me just ordered the centavo!! Yay!

[@davidgrech5176]

I bought the warmdrive and it sounds really good with my strat.

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

Lovely bit of playing John, keep up the great work. Peace from Ireland to ya mo chara agus go n-eirí an bothar leat.

[@thomasd9237]

Really liking the Centavo. Warm rich & articulate. Thanks for a great video 👍👍

[@dwaynejessome1728]

Another inspiring demo JB. Awesome pedals, but did they have to go and rip off the original graphics on top of the circuit design?

[@jay4vice]

I like both with the tele.

[@philliphendon4991]

Nice playing John!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I love his Rig Rundowns - he is so cool and Laid back. Honestly one-of-my Favorite things on You Tube. Seems like a real down to earth guy. oNe LoVe from NYC

[@kylecravens6501]

Killer video, thank you John!

[@GerryBlue]

I've never had a guitar with a Bigsby but looks like a nice vibrato unit

[@daveclinton4945]

John is so fun to watch.

[@stevenorvell9929]

another great review, Thanks!

[@buddylobos5277]

I can hear the pedals effects much more clearly defined on the Tele than the 335. Both sound great. But the Warm drive I'm thinkin' My Tele would thank me! .Hey, Lets go Hoss!

[@MatthewTomich]

It might sound even better. The transistors don't know how much they cost.

[@soundknight]

They make very nice pres and mics

[@MichaelHattem]

Damn, John!! Those are two amazing guitars.

[@coffeedudeguy]

Not that most car stereos are great, but these pedals sound amazing through my work Toyota Hiace system hahaha!

[@patterry730]

Right around 13:00 mark that Warm Drive and the Thin Line sounded very Americana/ Sheryl Crow vibes! The Centavo does it well too!👌🏻✌🏻

[@tysonrinker5958]

Also just ordered a deep dish from little ceasars! Super stoked

[@5150forevermore]

Who doesnt like John? He's like an old friend of ours.

[@rnichol22]

12:45 really starts pushing the brian may sound

[@jonathanstrand2474]

Hmmmm stashed thumb pick or taped lower 3 strings behind the nut? Tele it’s the 3 upper strings

[@dotkennedy5292]

I couldn't hear where the mod switch made any difference. What other pedal(s) are you running with these two?

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I've played out of the original Klon and warm Audio version l like the warm Audio much better

[@Joshua_Ott]

nice playing

[@alexcorona]

I love my Klon Clone, it can do so many things. It colors a somewhat boring amp. It can act like a tube screamer and a light to heavy distortion when you push it. I can’t even imagine how amazing a real one would sound if the $20 clones are this good….

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Sounds nice

[@pensatorseven1898]

Love your Vids.

[@ozgonc]

John playing with the knobs is an exercise in futility. He sounds great at any setting.

[@pippydog28]

I heard John had his finger removed and a glass one made to replace it

[@kram21]

I would use the mod on cleans on Centauvo- would bring it to prob equal the tone of original silver Klon- a previous comparison the original nylon sounded fuller than Cen is side by side comparison

[@gearmeister]

John, you're cheating! You're using a couple of the greatest guitars known to man & you're John Bollinger! Great job! Killer tone even with no effects! 😂👌

[@manuelaguilar8060]

That's a nice tune. What do you call it?

[@oldgoattheantichrist3468]

I own a Hermida Zendrive and I picked up a Warm Audio Warmdrive. I'm guessing the people behind Warm Drive are Dumbledore, Gandalf and Merlin.

[@danmorrissey5725]

what are your strings tuned to john?

[@bluesky6361]

Would be nice if we could actually see the pedal settings as they are changed.

[@jamesprice6381]

Dang bro, where you get that guitar?

[@JBAikensMusic]

What amp are you going into?

[@patshep68]

“I always give you my money” after watching these videos 😂😂😂

[@farleymiller8834]

are we here for his playing or to check out the pedal

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Not a huge fan of the pedal, but damn that guitar (and the playing!) sounds sweet.

[@John-e4p1x]

Clapton, Bohlinger, Gilmour.

[@johngunckel5629]

If you've been playing for a while you seldomly dime anything.....let the amp shine and the pedal bring out the goodness.....get a great amp and help it out with great pedals

[@micktheman6]

You can find real zendrives for 100 bucks that sound great.

[@ATK10155]

A Marshall plexi with that Klon copy and you have Aerosmith's entire sound in the 70's.

[@otaviosmartins1]

“Centavo” means penny in Brazil 😂

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I thought the white pedal was pretty good. The gold pedal was verging on simply pedestrian and bad,

[@jonathanstrand2474]

Nope, a pick🙂 Wiggle wiggle 🤣

[@richardpierce7819]

Lol I have a clone of the original centaur ( bought it on wish for 38 $ u.s. ) and guess what it sounds so close to the original centaur that they have fooled some " experts" lol.

[@terryboring]

Warm drive sounds too fizzy - Zendrive has a smoother more natural tone

[@effsixteenblock50]

Wallet - OUT!

[@CodyWolfeVevo]

Totally different sound then the Klon

[@wjdavey3]

❤️🎶🎵🎸🎶🎵👍🎶🎵🙏🎶🎵🍀❤️😎

[@benlogan430]

Still not sure how I feel about everyone just remaking other peoples creations. Music, film and everything else have become very liberal in their use of other people creations. I suppose if everyone involved is cool with it and getting paid then all is swell. Always enjoy Mr. Bohlinger playing and demos either way!

[@danig-r550]

What?!

[@gregmize01]

It's weird that you can't patent a circuit

[@HEZ63]

´The tones I hear, I easily also get out of a good tube amp alone - as long as it is no Fender amp - without one of these pedals, so why should then one of these be necessary?

[@georgeorwell6066]

Who else is using a Centavo in 2024? I’m relieved I got a pre-lawsuit unit. The post-lawsuit casing and knobs are not like the first run

[@nicholasparis5281]

Somebody please put me out of my misery and help me with the title of the opening song?? I can’t put my finger on it..

[@mraycgz]

Lol I’m scrolling comments for it too. It’s right on the top of my brain.

[@mraycgz]

Found it! The Beatles! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKHRlXqQbJasrdk

[@randallabracadabra]

The Warm Drive sounds okay, but the Centavo is garbage.

[@DMSProduktions]

It's NOT ANOTHER fuckin' KLON clone is it?

[@CBGypsy03]

It's exactly that haha.

[@CBGypsy03]

And a zendrive klon ! Exciting isn't it? Lol

[@DMSProduktions]

@@CBGypsy03 Yeah, just LIKE the guitar world NEEDS another TS!

[@CBGypsy03]

@@DMSProduktions 🤦‍♂️

[@DMSProduktions]

@@CBGypsy03 WHAT? Sarcasm go OVER your head Cpt. Cody?

[@cgavin1]

Not hating but anything "new" that blatantly rips off existing brands is not worthy of my consideration or time. Do something original, make something original better but get your own branding for goodness sakes. Lame.

[@frankfrank7921]

Just a helpful hint: Every time you say "uhhh" or "umm" in a video your hair gets a little more grey.

[@kcarl3328]

Go talk trash somewhere else

[@frankfrank7921]

@@kcarl3328 So sorry sir or madam, I'm just reporting the facts. Frequent "uh" and "um" utterances do not contribute to the image of a professional video suitable for public consumption don't you (or do you) think?

[@mjjames2442]

Some contemporary Gibson and fender guitars would be better to demonstrate these pedals. Vintage instruments are kind of pretentious. Thanks for sharing

[@benlogan430]

When John bought em they called em used.

[@mjjames2442]

@@benlogan430 get real with us, the average consumers.

[@steveshadforth8792]

what a shite review

[@oxringoxo]

Give 'er the Goose Johnny!

[@matteomidas638]

Bottleneck is the worst tool to demonstrate a guitar pedal or a sound. Fingers are the way to go.

[@daveclinton4945]

Did you watch the whole thing? 😂

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Lovepedal no longer makes Zendrive pedals. The one sold by Reverb are in mint condition; not brand new.

[@bluesky6361]

Wrong! Lovepedal is most certainly making Zendrive pedals. Just bought one about a month ago.