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Gallien-Krueger CPL2000 into Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400

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Who uses it

Alex LifesonGrace Under Pressure to Hold Your Fire 1984–1987
Community-reported; unconfirmed. Reverb News places this solid-state preamp rig in the '80s synth era; Lifeson's own 1996 account names Marshalls. Reverb News: The evolution of Alex Lifeson's sound ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Marshall MG15G Guitar Amplifier Combo (1x8", 15 Watts)~$120 new approx.
Boss Katana 50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 W, 1x12)~$350 new approx.

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