The Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) is a Caline wah pedal, currently around $52.99. Close alternatives include the Joyo R-03 Uzi and the Joyo Multimode Wah 2. It pairs well with the Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head and the Marshall JCM800 2203.
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline · pedal
The Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) is an overdrive pedal from Caline, delivering warm, characterful drive tone at an accessible price point. Built for players wanting hard-hitting, spicy overdrive character without a premium price tag, it reflects Caline's broader focus on affordable, feature-focused effects.
What stands out
“The Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) is an overdrive pedal from Caline, delivering warm, characterful drive tone at an accessible price point”
— from the listing
“Primary use case is players wanting warm, characterful overdrive for blues and rock styles on a budget”
— from the community notes
“Standout strength is delivering genuine tonal character at Caline's characteristically accessible price point, part of the brand's broader catalog of budget-conscious, feature-focused effects”
— from the community notes
“Part of Caline's broader focus on delivering real tonal character at accessible price points”
— from the reviews
“Characterful drive voicing delivers genuine tonal personality , flat overdrive”
— from the reviews
- overdrive
- warm
- genuine tonal character
- real tonal character
- hot
- rock
- genuine tonal personality
- characterful drive voicing
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head
Marshall
23% matchMarshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
22% matchMarshall JCM800 2203 leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Catalinbread VariOboost
Catalinbread
22% matchCatalinbread VariOboost's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
21% matchAshdown Triple Shot's bright voice suits Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)'s own warm character
Comes later in the signal chain
Free The Tone Ambi Space
Free The Tone
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Put Free The Tone Ambi Space after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2
TC Electronic
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → ambient)
Keep Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)'s warm voice out front: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchMXR CAE Wah goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Boss GE-7 Equalizer after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black): modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
Hologram Electronics
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hologram Electronics Microcosm goes after Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) — time effects go late, so the repeats aren't re-processed — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Joyo Multimode Wah 2
Joyo
55% similaritySimilar voicing: high gain, warm
Dunlop MDU GCJ95
Dunlop
48% similarityShared character: warm, overdrive
Hotone Omni AC
Hotone
41% similaritySimilar voicing: high gain, warm
Friedman No More Tears Gold-72 Wah
Friedman
41% similaritySimilar voicing: high gain, warm
See all alternatives to the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)?+
The closest matches in character are the Joyo R-03 Uzi, the Joyo Multimode Wah 2, the Dunlop MDU GCJ95. Budget picks: Joyo R-03 Uzi. Boutique upgrades: Joyo Multimode Wah 2, Dunlop MDU GCJ95, Hotone Omni AC.
What pairs well with the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head, Marshall JCM800 2203, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited — Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) cost?+
Around $52.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).