The Caline CP-16 MR. Mark is a Caline distortion pedal. Close alternatives include the DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive and the Keeley Filaments. It pairs well with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt) and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head.
Caline CP-16 MR. Mark
Caline · pedal
The Caline CP-16 Mr. Mark is an analog distortion pedal designed to emulate the gain stages of a Mesa Boogie Mark IV amplifier, delivering the high-gain, mid-focused distortion associated with that circuit. Features two gain controls for independent high and low gain stage adjustment, allowing detailed shaping of the gain structure. Additional Level and Tone controls. True bypass. Powered by 9V DC. Suited for progressive rock, fusion, and modern metal players seeking Mesa Mark-style articulate high-gain saturation.
- low gain
- articulate
- mid
- bypass
- distortion
- progressive rock
- response
- saturation
Genres the Caline CP-16 MR. Mark is commonly used in
- Progressive Rock
- Metal
- Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-16 MR. Mark
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt)
Mesa Boogie
27% matchMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt)'s high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head
Laney
25% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-16 MR. Mark
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
18% matchInto a low gain tone, ThorpyFX The Dane brings the fuzzy it's missing
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
18% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Suhr Rufus Reloaded gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
11% matchBoss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble's lush voice goes after Caline CP-16 MR. Mark in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Caline CP-16 MR. Mark's own low gain character
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
8% matchWren and Cuff Gold Comp's own germanium character is the real reason this is worth trying
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
6% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after Caline CP-16 MR. Mark in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-16 MR. Mark's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
6% matchRun Red Witch Titan after Caline CP-16 MR. Mark in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-16 MR. Mark's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, circuit, true_bypass
Keeley Filaments
Keeley
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, circuit, middle
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, middle, distortion
Strymon Riverside
Strymon
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, stage, analog
Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII
Benson Amps
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, circuit, response
Crowther Hot Cake
Crowther
67% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, response, distortion
EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, middle, stage
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer 58
Jam Pedals
66% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, response
Carl Martin Greg Howe Lick Box
Carl Martin
93% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals Hard Drive Distortion
JHS Pedals
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Amptweaker Tight Metal
Amptweaker
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fortin Amplification Natas
Fortin Amplification
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-16 MR. Mark?+
The closest matches in character are the DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive, the Keeley Filaments, the MXR Super Badass Distortion.
What pairs well with the Caline CP-16 MR. Mark?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt), Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt)'s high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own.