The Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz is a Caline fuzz pedal, currently around $36.80. Close alternatives include the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and the Díaz Texas Ranger. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Blackstar Series One 45.
Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz
Caline · pedal
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.
- bypass
- garage
- bright
- silicon
- face inspired tones
- classic rock
- transistor
- sensitivity
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Garage Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
26% matchRun Friedman Dirty Shirley into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Blackstar Series One 45
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar Series One 45's warm balances out the bright tone
Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12
Carr
tonal matchCarr Bloke Combo Black 1x12's warm balances out the bright tone
Marshall Haze Head 15
Marshall
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall Haze Head 15 brings the crunchy it's missing
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo gives it high gain to fill it with
Blackstar HT Stage 100 MK III Head
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Blackstar HT Stage 100 MK III Head brings the high gain it's missing
Blackstar HT Stage 100 Head
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar HT Stage 100 Head into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Marshall DSL1H 1W Head
Marshall
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall DSL1H 1W Head brings the crunchy it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz
J. Rockett The Dude
J Rockett
22% matchJ. Rockett The Dude's saturated fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive
Beetronics
22% matchInto a high headroom tone, Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive brings the crunchy it's missing
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
19% matchRun Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz's own gain stage
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
16% matchLab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit leans toward low gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
11% matchRun Binson Echorec 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)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
10% matchKeep Eventide Modulated 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)
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
tonal matchInto Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz, Beetronics OV-LE-Uva is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchCaline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Boss OD-3 Overdrive wants
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
70% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity, true_bypass
Electro-Harmonix ERD
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, bright, classic_rock
JHS Morning Glory
JHS Pedals
67% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, headroom, guitar
Benson Amps Germanium Boost
Benson Amps
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium
Catalinbread
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Catalinbread
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
69% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity, simple
Díaz Texas Ranger
Diaz
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, true_bypass, bright
Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster
pedal
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, bright, simple
Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion
Fuzz Face
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, classic_rock
JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender
JHS Pedals
67% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity
Catalinbread Silver Kiss MK2 2007 Reissue
Catalinbread
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII, the Díaz Texas Ranger, the Dallas Tuxedo Treble Booster. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, Electro-Harmonix ERD, JHS Morning Glory.
What pairs well with the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Blackstar Series One 45, Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12 — Run Friedman Dirty Shirley into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz cost?+
Around $36.80 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).