The Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor is a Caline compressor pedal, currently around $38. Close alternatives include the Donner Ultimate Comp and the Rocktron Reaction Compressor. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Park P50 Classic.
Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor
Caline · pedal
The Caline CP-509 Stack Attack is a multi-effect pedal combining preamp, overdrive, and compressor functions in one compact unit, offering players a versatile, budget-friendly way to stack multiple tonal-shaping stages without needing separate pedals. Built by Caline, a manufacturer known for affordable, feature-dense effects, it targets players wanting flexible gain-staging in a single, space-efficient pedal.
- compressor
- preamp
- attack
- stage
- flexible gain staging
- compressor functions
- multi pedal signal chain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor is commonly used in
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Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
10% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own saturated character is the real reason this is worth trying
Park P50 Classic
Park
10% matchBoth lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head adds light grit on a transparent, clean tone
Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
8% matchCatalinbread Giygas's own octave character is the real reason this is worth trying
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchWhat Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor in the signal chain, clear of Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
5% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F
Cry Baby
tonal matchCry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
67% similarityShared character: pedal, compressor, attack
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
66% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, stage
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
65% similarityShared character: compressor, stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone
Pigtronix
64% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, stage
Universal Audio UAFX Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
Universal Audio
63% similarityShared character: compressor, stage, preamp
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
63% similarityShared character: pedal, compressor, attack
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Donner Ultimate Comp
Donner
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Rocktron Reaction Compressor
Rocktron
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Mosky Audio Roller
Mosky Audio
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Dr. Green The Aspirin Compressor
Dr Green
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall ED 1
Marshall
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Spermophilus Effects Hypertonia Compressor
Spermophilus Effects
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Donner Ultimate Comp, the Rocktron Reaction Compressor, the Mosky Audio Roller. Budget picks: Kokko FCP2 Mini Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor, Wren and Cuff Gold Comp, Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe.
What pairs well with the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Park P50 Classic, Synergy SL2 Module — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own saturated character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Caline CP-509 Stack Attack Preamp/Overdrive/Compressor cost?+
Around $38 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).