The Caline CP-15 is a Caline distortion pedal, currently around $32. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition and the DigiTech Metal Master. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM900 2100 and the Blackstar HT-20R MkII.
Caline CP-15
Caline · pedal
The Caline CP-15 Tantrum is a high-gain distortion pedal featuring a three-band EQ section and a gain range inspired by the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone topology, covering a wide sweep from moderate crunch through extreme metal saturation. Controls include Level, Gain, and three-band EQ for Bass, Middle, and Treble adjustment. True bypass. Powered by 9V DC. Suited for metal, hard rock, and heavy alternative players who want versatile high-gain distortion with full EQ control.
- eq
- metal
- saturation
- high gain
- distortion
- bass
- frequency
- crunch
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Caline CP-15 is commonly used in
- Metal
- Alternative Rock
- Hard Rock
- Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-15
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
26% matchMarshall JCM900 2100 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Blackstar
26% matchStack Blackstar HT-20R MkII on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Fusion 210 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchStack Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo
Hiwatt
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-15
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
20% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
20% matchFeed a scooped signal into Suhr Shiba Drive and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchPut Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress after Caline CP-15 in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-15's own gain stage
DSM & Humboldt ClearComp Compressor
Dsm Humboldt Electronics
12% matchDSM & Humboldt ClearComp Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
10% matchRun MXR Analog Delay after Caline CP-15 in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-15's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss RE-202 Space Echo
Boss
9% matchKeep Boss RE-202 Space Echo after Caline CP-15 in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-15's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchSpaceman Effects Atlas IV pushes a high gain tone toward clean boost
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchMXR CAE Wah takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
72% similarityShared character: treble, middle, crunch
MXR Fullbore Metal
MXR
72% similarityShared character: hard_rock, crunch, high_gain_settings
Maxon OD808
Maxon
71% similarityShared character: hard_rock, true_bypass, middle
Dunlop Distortion III
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: higher_gain, hard_rock, treble
Tone City TC-T38 Metal Storm classic British-style high
Tone City
70% similarityShared character: hard_rock, true_bypass, full
Behringer HM300
Behringer
70% similarityShared character: hard_rock, full, middle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-15?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the DigiTech Metal Master, the NuX Brownie. Boutique upgrades: MXR Super Badass Distortion, MXR Fullbore Metal, Maxon OD808.
What pairs well with the Caline CP-15?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM900 2100, Blackstar HT-20R MkII, Ceriatone HRM 50 — Marshall JCM900 2100 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Caline CP-15 cost?+
Around $32 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).