Marshall unveils 5 tribute pedals to its most legendary amps

Marshall, the legendary British amplifier manufacturer, has recently expanded its catalog with the launch of 5 new overdrive pedals . Each of these pedals is designed to capture the sonic essence of 5 of the brand’s most iconic amplifiers: the 1959 Super Lead, the JVM, the JCM900, the JCM800 and the DSL.

1959 Overdrive Pedal

Inspired by the 1959 Super Lead amplifier, often referred to as “Plexi”, this pedal aims to reproduce the warm, dynamic tones that marked the 60s and 70s. It features controls for High Treble, Normal, Tone and Volume, allowing musicians to sculpt their sound with precision. Whether you’re looking for a slightly saturated clean tone or a more pronounced overdrive, the 1959 Overdrive Pedal offers a rich and versatile palette of sounds. You’ll easily rediscover the crunch sound so emblematic of the 60s/70s “Plexi” used by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Angus Young (AC/DC).

JVM Overdrive Pedal

The JVM Overdrive pedal is inspired by Marshall’s JVM amplifier series, renowned for its versatility and high gain. This pedal combines powerful distortion with a built-in noise gate, ensuring signal clarity and cleanliness even at high gain levels. Controls include Volume, Tone, Gate and Gain, offering total control over the sound, from light overdrive to the most saturated distortion. A true JVM pedal, as used by Joe Satriani and Yngwie Malmsteen among others.

JCM900 Overdrive Pedal

Taking the sonic character of the JCM900 and the sharp, aggressive sound of the ’90s, this pedal is designed for guitarists looking for modern high-gain distortion. It features settings for Gain, Contour, Tone and Volume, allowing you to fine-tune the sound, in particular by sculpting midrange frequencies with the Contour control. The JCM900 Overdrive Pedal is ideal for contemporary rock and metal styles, offering rich, articulate saturation perfect for hard rock and grunge, for example.

JCM800 Overdrive Pedal

Inspired by one of the most iconic amps in hard rock and heavy metal, the legendary JCM800, this pedal delivers the raw, punchy grain of Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Zakk Wylde and Kerry King (Slayer), all 3 of whom have used it. With controls for Gain, Sensitivity, Tone and Volume, it allows musicians to recapture the characteristics of the original amp’s two inputs. The Sensitivity setting offers additional flexibility, adapting the pedal’s response to the guitarist’s playing style.

DSL Overdrive Pedal

Based on the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead amplifier, the DSL Overdrive Pedal offers versatile distortion for a variety of musical genres, combining vintage Marshall grain with modern saturation. It features Gain, Deep, Tone and Volume controls, allowing adjustment of gain level, bass depth and overall tone. This pedal captures the distinctive DSL sound, renowned for its ability to deliver tones ranging from classic crunch to more aggressive modern distortion. Guitarists who have used it include Gary Moore and Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine).

These 5 new overdrive pedals from Marshall are all built with analog architecture, guaranteeing faithful reproduction of the sounds of the original amplifiers. They are designed for use with clean amps, giving guitarists the opportunity to easily integrate these iconic sounds into their existing set-up. What’s more, each pedal boasts Marshall’s signature clean aesthetic, featuring the classic black and gold color scheme, with a single footswitch design and four potentiometers for intuitive operation.

Available now, these pedals offer musicians a unique opportunity to own (at “lower” cost) and explore Marshall’s legendary sounds without the need for a full amplifier (more practical, though). Find these pedals directly on the Marshall website:
– 1959 Overdrive Pedal – 139€
– JVM Overdrive Pedal – 139€
– JCM900 Overdrive Pedal – 139€
– JCM800 Overdrive Pedal – 139€
– DSL Overdrive Pedal – 139€