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Description

The Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive is a dynamic addition to any guitarist's pedalboard, offering a versatile range of tones that cater to both vintage and modern music styles. Designed with dual channels, this pedal provides a seamless blend between a warm, smooth overdrive and a more aggressive, biting distortion. The Crazy Cacti is not just about delivering raw power; it also offers true bypass circuitry to maintain your guitar’s original signal integrity when the pedal is not engaged, ensuring clarity and purity of tone.

Crafted with gigging musicians in mind, the CP-20 features intuitive controls that allow you to dial in your preferred sound with ease. The pedal includes Level, Tone, and Drive knobs, as well as a Voice switch, allowing you to sculpt your sound to match any musical setting. Whether you're pushing your amp into natural overdrive or seeking a heavier, saturated drive, this pedal has got you covered. Built with durable materials, it can withstand the rigors of frequent use, making it a reliable companion for both stage and studio performances.

Ideal for musicians who appreciate flexibility in their sound, the Crazy Cacti Overdrive is compatible with a variety of playing styles and genres, from blues to rock and beyond. Its compact design ensures it fits snugly on your pedalboard, without taking too much space, allowing for effortless integration into your existing setup.

Key Features:

  • Dual-channel overdrive for increased versatility
  • True bypass circuitry to preserve signal integrity
  • Level, Tone, and Drive controls for precise sound shaping
  • Voice switch for additional tonal options
  • Sturdy construction suitable for live performances and studio sessions

Product specs

Brand Caline
Model CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive
Finish Green
Year 2010s
Made In China
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Color Family Green
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What types of tones can I achieve with the Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive?

The Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive offers a wide range of tones, from transparent cleans to thick, saturated overdrive. It's versatile enough for blues, rock, and more, making it a flexible choice for various musical styles.

Does the Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive work well with both clean and distorted amps?

Yes, the Crazy Cacti is designed to enhance both clean and distorted amp settings. It can add subtle warmth to clean tones and push distorted amps into smoother, more saturated overdrive.

Is the Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive suitable for live performances?

Absolutely, the Crazy Cacti is well-suited for live performances. Its robust build and versatile tonal range make it a reliable choice for gigging musicians looking to enhance their sound on stage.

What power supply does the Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive require?

The Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals. Ensure your power supply matches these specifications for optimal performance.

Can the Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive be used with bass guitars?

While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Crazy Cacti can also be used with bass guitars. It may alter the low-end response, so it's recommended to test it with your setup to ensure it meets your tonal preferences.

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CALINE Crazy Cacti CP-20 (Overdrive, Clone Fulltone)

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Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive - Video Demonstration

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Caline CP-20 Crazy Cacti Overdrive (Bass Demo)

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Jo Bass

Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile with multiple overdrive modes, including a Tubescreamer clone

  • MOSFET setting provides a fatter, louder sound

  • Offers both compressed and non-compressed overdrive tones

  • Can achieve a range of sounds from clean boost to hard rock

  • Built solidly with durable pots and switches

  • Provides good value for its price

  • Unique in offering a blend of several classic overdrive tones

  • Boost feature adds versatility, allowing for harder drive

  • Presence control via the Tone knob is very effective

CONS

  • Complicated to use, with a steep learning curve

  • Vintage/Standard mode has significantly lower output volume

  • MOSFET/Standard switch functionality is limited and confusing

  • COMP CUT mode and Boost feature are too subtle on some setups

  • Larger size compared to similar pedals in its price range

  • Does not offer true bypass switching for additional tones

  • Not a true clone of the FullDrive 2 MOSFET, as advertised

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ralphkj

A decent pedal

Is it the best drive in the world? No, however, you can pick these up for as little at £20, so really you can’t complain for that. It’s nothing to go crazy for but it is a decent pedal. I have a soft spot for pedals that aren’t a one trick pony. The crazy cacti has a bunch of tonal options to suit different, players, music and rigs. I particularly liked how it had the addition of the boost circuit. Wish we could see more of that on other drive pedals. For me the boost meant that when money was tight I only needed the one overdrive pedal, which saved time, weight, money, and space.

viniciusmoll

Good for the price

Nice pedal, copy of Full Drive 2, its worth of a try, have flexible options and a good distortion sound. It's a great pedal in fact.

adrianzoltan

Overdrive + Boost

3 modes overdrive, a tubescreamer ts808, flat mids klon type and clean boost + Overdrive

S

great

absolutely great for a £20 overdrive pedal

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in this twitter post they state " that first board that weird green pedal is a crazy cacti"

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