The Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV is a Mooer preamp pedal, currently around $91.56. Close alternatives include the 1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King' and the Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 1x12 Combo. It pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress and the Suhr Shiba Drive.
Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV
Mooer · pedal
The Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali-MKIV models the Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, the tighter, more modern evolution of the Mark series with a singing sustain and a more controlled low end than the Mark III the 008 is based on.
- preamp
- lead
- progressive rock
- digital
- high gain
- singing
- practice
- modern
Good for
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV is commonly used in
- Progressive Rock
Pedals that stack with the Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchKeep Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV's pristine voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress goes after Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
19% matchStack Suhr Shiba Drive on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2
pedal
18% matchElectro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
16% matchKeep Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV's pristine voice out front: Hungry Robot The Borderland goes after Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
16% matchHungry Robot Moby Dick V2's ambient voice goes after Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV's own pristine character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
14% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchInto Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV, Friedman Buxom Boost is right at home: it's built around a high-gain amp's front end
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong pushes a high gain tone toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Mesa Boogie Mark VII Rackmount Head
Mesa Boogie
72% similarityAn amp-in-a-box take on Mesa Boogie Mark VII Rackmount Head's tone
Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 2x10" 600watt 8 ohm
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72% similarityAn amp-in-a-box take on Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 2x10" 600watt 8 ohm's tone
Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp
Friedman
70% similarityShared character: singing, lead, high_gain_settings
Bogner Uberschall
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91% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Greg Howe Lick Box
Carl Martin
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Hudson Electronics Broadcast AP
Hudson Electronics
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1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King'
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72% similarityAn amp-in-a-box take on 1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King''s tone
Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
72% similarityAn amp-in-a-box take on Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 1x12 Combo's tone
Mooer 008
Mooer
70% similarity“a more controlled low end than the Mark III the 008 is based on”
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68% similarityShared character: singing, high_gain_settings, preamp
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Mooer Micro PreAmp 009 (ENGL Blackmore)
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV?+
The closest matches in character are the 1970s Mesa/Boogie Mark I 'Snake King', the Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 1x12 Combo, the Mooer 008. Budget picks: Mooer 020 Blueno Micro Preamp. Boutique upgrades: Mesa Boogie Mark VII Rackmount Head, Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 2x10" 600watt 8 ohm, Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp.
What pairs well with the Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, Suhr Shiba Drive, Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2 — Keep Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV's pristine voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress goes after Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it.
How much does the Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali MKIV cost?+
Around $91.56 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).