Caline CP-16 Mark 4 Distortion

Rock_Zorro

Does anybody know what this pedal might be based on?

http://www.calinemusic.com/article/?89.htm

It seems Caline pedals are clones of other pedals, the Orange Burst for example is purportedly a copy of an Xotic BB Preamp.

DesVegas

The word on the street is it supposed to sound like a Mesa Boogie Mark IV amp

Rock_Zorro

I was wondering more about where the circuit had been ripped off from, assuming this pedal isn’t an original design. I’ve not seen any other dirt pedals which look similar.

DesVegas

Ah ok, i'll keep looking for ya

DesVegas

This one here says it's based on the gain stage of the Mesa Boogie Mark 4, I can't find anything saying it is based on another pedal

http://en.audiofanzine.com/guitar-distortion-overdrive-fuzz/caline/cp16-mr-mark/user_reviews/r.126317.html

Rock_Zorro

Thanks! It possibly is an original design then - or more original than a straight pedal like-for-like clone. Maybe a schematic which appeared on a DIY forum somewhere.

I’ve ordered one anyway because it’s different and Caline pedals receive generally positive reviews considering their uber-cheap price.

DesVegas

Good idea, my Caline Pure Sky is delightful and i use it as my clean tone but there is also gain there if i need it.

Rock_Zorro

I’ve now found where the Caline Mark 4 originates. They are copies of the Japanese brand Noah’s Ark Distortion ‘B’ pedal. The B presumably stands for Boogie.

http://e-imi.jp/noahsark/effects-ss_d-b.html

Dave_Mc

^ interesting, that's some good detective work there.

Rock_Zorro

Ta. It’s difficult to say who’s making what for who. The circuit boards in the Noah’s Ark pedals are marked IKEBE for the Japanese company which sells them. The Caline circuit boards are marked Caline but both pedals use through hole components as opposed to surface mount. The Jap pedals also retail for the equivalent of around £40.

Dave_Mc

Ah- so in that case they might not be cheaper clones, and might just be the same product made by the same company, but rebranded?

hugbot

As far as I understood Chinese manufacturers trying to establish the 'original' manufacturer is a futile task.