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Behringer Faces Lawsuit Over Klon Centaur Clone
Behringer's Klon Centaur clone faces lawsuit after legal battle with original maker.
In brief
Behringer's Klon Centaur clone faces lawsuit after legal battle with original maker. Behringer's Zentara and Zentara Mini pedals, clones of the Klon Centaur, were sued by Bill Finnegan in May 2025 but the case was dismissed in October 2025. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Behringer's Klon Centaur Clone Lawsuit
Behringer faced a lawsuit from Bill Finnegan in May 2025 over its Klon Centaur clone pedal.
“Bill Finnegan, who developed the cult classic pedal in the early '90s, called Behringer's $69 Centaur Overdrive 'a blatant counterfeit' as he launched his lawsuit in May 2025.”
Zentara and Zentara Mini Pedals
Behringer released Zentara and Zentara Mini pedals with gold and silver variants, same circuitry as predecessor.
Lawsuit Outcome
The lawsuit was dismissed in October 2025 after Behringer made design changes and rebranded the pedal.
Current Pricing and Availability
All four pedals are available now for $75.90 each at most stockists.
Here's the gist
Behringer's Zentara and Zentara Mini pedals, clones of the Klon Centaur, were sued by Bill Finnegan in May 2025 but the case was dismissed in October 2025.
