LEAK: Marshall Unleashes a New Line of Signature Amp Pedals
New Marshall Overdrive Pedals: Authentic tones from legendary amps like the JCM900, 1959 Super Lead, and DSL in a compact format.
Leaked images and specs suggest Marshall is about to drop a killer new line of overdrive pedals, each capturing the essence of iconic amplifiers in their legendary catalog.
UPDATE - Now Officially Released
Marshall Signature Pedal Amps
Excitement is brewing in the guitar world today as leaked images and specs of a new line of Marshall overdrive pedals have surfaced online ahead of the upcoming NAMM show. Players searching for the apogee of modern Marshall tone need only look in one place: the uncompromising JVM.
Plus, the new Marshall Studio 900 amps have also been spotted online, along with the new Marshall Modified JCM800 and 1959 100-watt heads.
The Marshall JVM Pedal
This stompbox promises to deliver the stadium-filling saturation and unmatched articulation of the legendary JVM amplifier, transforming any rig into a sonic powerhouse. The JVM Pedal aims to put the sound of Marshall's flagship squarely on your pedalboard, featuring intuitive rotary controls mirroring the amp itself, a built-in noise gate, and an illuminated footswitch.
But the JVM is just the beginning...
The leak also hints at pedals capturing the essence of other iconic Marshall amps:
- 1959 Super Lead Pedal: This pedal is rumored to capture the classic British crunch of the iconic 1959 Plexi, delivering warm overdrive and singing sustain.
- JCM900 Pedal: Bringing the thunderous tone and full-bodied precision of the JCM900 to your feet, this pedal is designed for players who crave extreme gain and articulate shredding.
- JCM800 Pedal: For fans of 80s metal, this pedal aims to capture the raw, aggressive tone of the JCM800, delivering crunchy rhythms and searing leads.
- DSL Pedal: This versatile pedal promises to capture the punchy overdrive and flexibility of the Dual Super Lead, a modern workhorse capable of handling everything from pristine cleans to searing distortion.
Early reactions from the guitar community are overwhelmingly positive. Players are excited by the prospect of adding authentic Marshall tones to their pedalboards with these compact and convenient stompboxes.
Marshall JVM Pedal Features:
- Reimagines Marshall’s flagship JVM amp as a guitar pedal
- Captures the stadium-filling saturation and unmatched articulation of the JVM in meticulous detail
- Intuitive rotary controls mirror those of the original amp
- Volume control makes optimizing your gain staging easy
- Tone control provides ample sound shaping
- Gain control dials in your desired level of gritty character
- Gate knob controls a built-in noise gate inspired by Joe Satriani’s signature JVM410HJS amp
Marshall JCM900 Pedal Features:
- Reimagines the mighty JCM900 amp as a guitar pedal
- Captures the thunderous tone and full-bodied precision of the JCM900 in meticulous detail
- Intuitive rotary controls mirror those of the original amp
- Gain control dials in your desired level of gritty character
- Contour control fine-tunes your midrange
- Tone control provides ample sound shaping
- Volume control makes optimizing your gain staging easy
Marshall JCM800 Pedal Features:
- Reimagines the classic JCM800 amp as a guitar pedal
- Captures the crunchy rhythms and red-hot lead tones of the JCM800 in meticulous detail
- Intuitive rotary controls mirror those of the original amp
- Gain control dials in your desired level of gritty character
- Sensitivity control fine-tunes the pedal to enhance player flexibility
- Tone control provides ample sound shaping
- Volume control makes optimizing your gain staging easy
Marshall DSL Pedal Features:
- Reimagines the popular Dual Super Lead amp as a guitar pedal
- Captures the crystalline cleans, punchy rhythms, and metal-ready distortion of the DSL in meticulous detail
- Intuitive rotary controls mirror those of the original amp
- Gain control dials in your desired level of gritty character
- Deep and Tone controls provide ample sound shaping
- Volume control makes optimizing your gain staging easy
Marshall 1959 Pedal Features:
- Reimagines the legendary 1959 Super Lead amp as a guitar pedal
- Captures the iconic overdriven crunch of the vaunted Super Lead in meticulous detail
- Intuitive rotary controls mirror those of the original amp
- High Treble and Normal channel controls dial in your desired level of gritty character
- Global Tone and Volume controls provide ample tone shaping and gain staging
Price?
MSRP - $149 each
Stay tuned for official announcements from Marshall at NAMM. We'll be bringing you the latest news and updates as they happen.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on leaked information and rumors. Official details and specifications may vary.
