The Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz is a Caline fuzz pedal, currently around $36.80. Close alternatives include the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion and the Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head.

Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz

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The Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz is an analog fuzz pedal based on the silicon Fuzz Face circuit, one of the most widely used germanium and silicon fuzz topologies in guitar effects history. Powered by 9V DC (and reportedly enhanced by an 18V supply). Current consumption: 30mA. Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.4 x 3.4cm. True bypass. An entry-level Fuzz Face-inspired silicon fuzz delivering classic transistor-fuzz tones at a budget price. Suited for classic rock, psychedelic, and garage styles.

What stands out

  • “Use-case wise it suits budget-conscious players who want classic silicon fuzz tones for classic rock and garage styles”

    — from the community notes

  • “True bypass”

    — from the listing

  • “Suited for classic rock, psychedelic, and garage styles”

    — from the listing

  • “an entry-level fuzz face-inspired silicon fuzz delivering classic transistor-fuzz tones at a budget price”

    — from the listing

  • “the cp-11 delivers the recognizable silicon fuzz face tonal character with its bright”

    — from the community notes

Trade-offs

  • “one of the most widely used germanium and silicon fuzz topologies in guitar effects history”

    — from the listing

  • silicon fuzz
  • bypass
  • classic rock
  • fuzz face
  • garage
  • bright
  • aggressive
  • silicon
$36.80View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 24, 2026

Genres the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz is commonly used in

  • Classic Rock
  • Alternative Rock
  • Psychedelic Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Garage Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Glam Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz

Fender Vibrolux 6G11

amplifier

23% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal

Comes later in the signal chain

Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head

Magnatone

18% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here

Comes later in the signal chain

Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp

Gibson

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated

Magnatone 510

Magnatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Put Magnatone 510 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated

Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz

Catalinbread STS-88

Catalinbread

21% match
$139via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Catalinbread STS-88's modulated voice goes after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz's own silicon character

Comes later in the signal chain

Walrus Audio Ages

Walrus Audio

20% match
$199via Reverb

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)

Walrus Audio Ages stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Fender Blender

Fender

20% match
$284.16via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)

Put Fender Blender in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave

Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay

Electro-Harmonix

14% match
$104.54via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Keep Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

Electro-Harmonix

13% match
$171.62via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man's modulated voice goes after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz's own silicon character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Chase Bliss Clean

Chase Bliss Audio

11% match

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)

Chase Bliss Clean's own modulated character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

CMATMods Tremoglo

Cmatmods

tonal match
$140.46via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

CMATMods Tremoglo belongs after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz, since modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl

Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost

Matthews Effects

tonal match
$105via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Run fuzzy into Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost for more clean boost on top

Boutique & premium upgrades

Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium

Dunlop

71% similarity
$154.72via Reverb

Shared character: 8 impedance, sensitivity, true bypass

Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face

Dunlop

66% similarity
$290via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, bright

Boss FZ-3 Fuzz

pedal

63% similarity
$80.17via Reverb

Shared character: simple, aggressive playing

JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz

Jam Pedals

61% similarity
$225via Reverb

Shared character: bright, aggressive playing, classic rock

Shins Music Shin's Music Fun Face Silicon Fuzz

Shins Music

60% similarity
$450via Reverb

Shared character: bright, classic rock

SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII

Solidgoldfx

59% similarity
$195.02via Reverb

Shared character: 8 impedance

Similar charactersee all similar tone character →

Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion

Fuzz Face

70% similarity

Shared character: 8 impedance, aggressive playing, classic rock

Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze

Mooer

63% similarity
$39.64via Reverb

Shared character: true bypass, simple

Fuzz Face Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini

Fuzz Face

59% similarity

Shared character: 8 impedance

Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face

Dunlop

94% similarity

similar tone character

MXR Dunlop Silicon Fuzz

MXR

93% similarity

similar tone character

Dunlop JHM S1

Dunlop

93% similarity

similar tone character

See all alternatives to the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz?+

The closest matches in character are the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion, the Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze, the Fuzz Face Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, Dunlop Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face, Boss FZ-3 Fuzz.

What pairs well with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 22W Head, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Fender Vibrolux 6G11 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal.

How much does the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz cost?+

Around $36.80 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).

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