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Mesa Boogie CloneIR 8 Ohm active amp load and IR DI box - $360 (NW Portland)
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If you know Mesa gear, you already know this isn’t just another generic IR DI box. The CabClone IR combines a reactive load, cabinet simulation, power amp interaction, headphone monitoring, and direct recording solution in one extremely solid unit.
What makes it better than many competing IR DI units:
• True Mesa reactive load feel — your amp responds naturally instead of feeling stiff or sterile
• Huge, punchy low end without the harsh “fizz” many compact IR loaders have
• Built like a tank (classic Mesa quality)
• Excellent with high-gain amps — especially Marshall, Mesa, Soldano, etc.
• Works great for silent recording, FOH feeds, or late-night practice
• Simple, fast workflow without endless menu diving
• Captures the feel of a real cab better than many smaller digital-only IR pedals
Unlike many IR DI boxes that sound overly processed or compressed, the CabClone IR keeps the dynamics and punch of your actual amp intact. Palm mutes stay tight, leads stay full, and the response feels much closer to a miked cabinet in the room.
Perfect for:
• Recording direct
• Silent stages
• Live gigs with consistent FOH tone
• Tube amp players who want real amp feel without carrying multiple cabs
8 Ohm version. Fully functional and sounds fantastic.