The Caline CP-84 The Honeycomb Tone Overdrive is an analog overdrive pedal from Caline, finished with beehive graphics and themes across the enclosure1. Its whole reason for existing is one sound: RockBoard's PedalPedia entry describes it as "an attempt to emulate the infamous overdriven 'sweet spot' sound"1, the pushed-amp character players spend hours chasing on an amplifier's volume knob.
Pedal of the Day reviewed it in August 2020 and reported that the circuit is based around the Sweet Spot Overdrive from Keeley Electronics, with three simple knobs for shaping your sound2.
Controls and how to use it
The CP-84 keeps to the familiar three-knob overdrive layout. Two of the controls are documented21:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Honey | Works like a traditional gain or drive control on an overdrive pedal1 |
| Volume | Adjusts the output level2 |
The "Honey" name is the gain knob in disguise: it sets how hard the pedal drives the signal, from a light touch to a fuller overdriven tone. As with most three-knob overdrive pedals, Pedal of the Day noted there is a wide range of sounds to be discovered2.
The pedal works two ways in a rig. Caline's own positioning is that you can "use Honeycomb as a standalone overdrive tone or to shape your distorted signal"1, meaning it can sit in front of a clean amp as your main dirt source, or go in front of an already distorted amp to tighten and shape what is there.
Circuit and design
The circuit is analog1 and, according to Pedal of the Day, based around the Keeley Electronics Sweet Spot Overdrive2. The beehive graphics on the enclosure were designed by Sammy Slamdance, described in the listing as Caline's own sponsored artist1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's 2020 review was positive on sound, build and value, describing the CP-84 as "combining thrifty shopping with excellent amp-driving power, with useful tones and nice construction"2. On Caline as a maker, the reviewer wrote:
"the effects we've seen from Caline are as solid as they come, and at a price that truly can't be beat"2
Pedal of the Day, August 20202
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Questions
Is the Caline CP-84 Honeycomb analog?
Yes. The CP-84 is listed as an analog overdrive pedal, with a true bypass switch so your clean signal passes through untouched when the pedal is off.
Is the Caline CP-84 true bypass?
Yes. The pedal features true bypass, which preserves the integrity of your guitar sound when you want to play without the effect engaged.
What power supply does the Caline CP-84 need?
It runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug, the same standard supply used by most modern effects pedals. It draws 50mA.
How much current does the Honeycomb Tone Overdrive draw?
The CP-84 draws 50mA, which is modest enough that it can share a typical multi-output pedalboard power supply without trouble.
Can the Caline CP-84 be used to shape a distorted signal?
Yes. Caline positions it as usable either as a standalone overdrive tone or placed into an already distorted signal to shape it, the way many players use a low-gain overdrive as a tone and feel tool.
Who designed the Honeycomb graphics?
The beehive and honeycomb artwork was designed by Sammy Slamdance, described by the listing as their own sponsored artist.
Sources (2)
- CP-84 The Honeycomb Tone Overdrive by Caline, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Caline CP-84 Honeycomb Tone Overdrive, Pedal of the Day (www.pedal-of-the-day.com), 2020-08-06
