Carl Martin

Denmark, est. 1960s · 17 products across 1 categories

17
Total Products
1
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$204
Avg Price
$73
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About Carl Martin

Carl Martin is a Danish brand steeped in amplifier history, initially gaining recognition as a service and repair center for Vox amplifiers in the 1960s. Their expertise evolved into designing and building their own amplifiers and effects pedals, often emulating classic British tones with a distinct Scandinavian sensibility. Today, Carl Martin is respected for its robust build quality and focus on delivering vintage-inspired sounds for guitarists.

Founded
1960s
Country
Denmark
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Carl Martin caters to guitarists seeking reliable, vintage-voiced amplifiers and
Known For
Tube amplifiers (especially the 'Royal' series) Reverb pedals with spring emulation Compact and durable effects pedals Switching solutions (The Strip) Vintage British amp tones
PROS
  • • Excellent build quality and reliability
  • • Authentic vintage amp and effects tones
  • • Compact and pedalboard-friendly designs
  • • Solid value for the performance offered
CONS
  • • Limited product range compared to larger brands
  • • Can be perceived as somewhat understated in marketing
  • • Some models may lack modern features
  • • Effects may not appeal to those seeking extreme effects

Carl Martin Products

Carl Martin HeadRoom Mini - Reverb Pedals

Carl Martin HeadRoom Mini

Reverb Pedals

$296
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Digital Stereo Spring Reverb, Compact model of the classic...
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Tone Tweaker - Equalizer Pedals

Carl Martin Tone Tweaker

Equalizer Pedals

$160
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Booster and 3-way EQ, Controls: Mid, Treble, Bass, Level,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Axis Flanger - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Carl Martin Axis Flanger

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$73
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue flanger, Soft to psychedelic vintage sounds,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp

Guitar Effects

$296
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Tube Guitar Pre Amp with Speaker Simulator,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Ottawa - Wah Pedals

Carl Martin Ottawa

Wah Pedals

$153
Effects pedal for electric guitar and bass, Auto Wah / Optical Envelope Filter, The velocity...
4.8 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip - Switch Pedals

Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip

Switch Pedals

$567
Looper / Switcher for effect pedals, 4th generation of the well-known Octa-Switch...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Plexi Ranger - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

Distortion Pedals

$161
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Plexi-style overdrive plus dual boost, Controls: Gain,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Panama - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Panama

Distortion Pedals

$140
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, "Hot Modded" Plexi Overdrive, Inspired by the famous drive sounds...
4.6 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$76
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Chorus / Vibrato, Full, round vintage chorus sound,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018

Guitar Effects

$83
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe

Distortion Pedals

$250
Effects pedal, Greg Howe Signature Boost / Crunch / High Gain Overdrive,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Andy Timmons Compressor - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Andy Timmons Compressor

Guitar Effects

$262
Effects pedal for electric guitar, Compressor / Limiter, Andy Timmons signature...
4.8 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Pro Power V2 - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Carl Martin Pro Power V2

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$122
Multi Power Supply, Output 1-6: 9 V DC with 150mA or 12VDC with 150 mA, Output 7-8: 9 V DC...
4.7 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK3 - Switch Pedals

Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK3

Switch Pedals

$355
Switching System for Effect Devices, New layout, 8 Individually manageable loops, 8...
4.6 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Single Channel PlexiTone - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Single Channel PlexiTone

Distortion Pedals

$142
Distortion pedal
4.5 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Headroom Model - Reverb Pedals

Carl Martin Headroom Model

Reverb Pedals

$262
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Rock Bug - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Rock Bug

Guitar Effects

$76
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Amplifier/speaker simulation and headphone amplifier, Switch...
4.9 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Carl Martin

Carl Martin products are primarily manufactured in Denmark, with some components sourced internationally. They maintain a strong commitment to Danish design and quality control.

Yes, Carl Martin’s amplifier range, particularly the Royal series, are all-tube amplifiers, offering the warmth and dynamic response associated with tube technology.

Carl Martin's reverb pedals are known for their convincing spring reverb emulation, often praised for their natural decay and tonal character, offering a vintage-style ambience.

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