Marshall The Guv’nor Reissue Overdrive Pedal

Retailing in the region of £149.99

The Marshall Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. Released in 1988 and named after Jim Marshall himself, the original The Guv'nor pedal was the first stompbox that squeezed Marshall's "big black box" sound into a little black box! Setting the standard for distortion, The Guv'nor was adored for providing a smooth overdriven sound with a touch of musical compression, all the way…

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The Marshall Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

Released in 1988 and named after Jim Marshall himself, the original The Guv'nor pedal was the first stompbox that squeezed Marshall's "big black box" sound into a little black box! Setting the standard for distortion, The Guv'nor was adored for providing a smooth overdriven sound with a touch of musical compression, all the way to a cranked and heavy amp-style gain tone. Fast-forward to the present day, and this Vintage Reissue is here to do it all over again!

The Marshall Reissue edition of The Guv'nor faithfully captures the classic sound of the original pedal and comes housed in a casing that's accurately modelled on the original, from the unique shape right down to the individually-coloured control knobs. Everything has been painstakingly reproduced in the same factory that has been building Marshall amplifiers for more than sixty years. All that's missing are the stories you collect over 30+ years of use, but that's where you come in!

Key Features

  • Faithful recreation of one of Marshall's most iconic pedals.
  • Exact same circuitry and components as the original stompbox (apart from pots and jack sockets).
  • Robust, mild steel enclosure in the classic shape with old-school colour scheme.
  • All-analogue design yields rich, responsive and organic drive tones.
  • Standard 9V requirements and low current draw allows the unit to be powered by most conventional pedal power supplies.
  • Ergonomic top-mounted jacks conveniently save space on tight pedalboards.
  • Wired and assembled by hand in the UK.

Specifications

  • Connectors: 1/4" jack input, 1/4" jack output, Y-insert send/return loop for adding effects post EQ (Y-insert cable not included)
  • Controls: Gain, bass, middle, treble & level
  • Power Requirements: 9V battery or 9V DC power adaptor (not included)
  • Current Draw: 6mA
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 50kΩ
  • Dimensions (W x L x H): 112 x 132 x 61 mm
  • Weight: 0.8kg (without battery)

Additional information

Weight 0.9 kg

About the manufacturer

Marshall

Marshall is a legendary British amplifier brand that defined the sound of rock music with its unmistakable power, grit, and presence. Founded by Jim Marshall in London in 1962, the company quickly became synonymous with the roaring tones of the 1960s and 70s, used by icons like Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, and Slash. Known for their iconic “stack” design and warm overdrive, Marshall amps deliver the punchy, dynamic sound that has powered countless stages and recordings. From classic valve amplifiers to modern digital models, Marshall continues to embody the spirit of rock’n’roll—loud, bold, and timeless.

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