Marshall Bluesbreaker
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Marshall
Bluesbreaker
Product Info
Article Number:
538026
Brand:
Marshall
Model:
Bluesbreaker
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Bluesbreaker reissue is a no-frills workhorse. It nails that classic British overdrive, perfect for blues, rock, and anyone chasing a vintage Marshall stack vibe in a pedal. It's a straightforward, great-sounding option for players who want a specific, iconic tone.
Product Description
- Marshall Bluesbreaker
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Authentic reissue of the legendary original pedal
- Controls: Gain
- Tone
- Volume
- LED: effect on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter (suitable mains adapter art. #409939#
- not included
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Faithful recreation of a classic, instantly recognizable Marshall overdrive tone.
- • UK-built quality with robust enclosure and reliable footswitch action.
- • Simple, intuitive controls allow for quick dialing-in of a wide range of gain levels.
- • Versatile enough to be used as a clean boost or a crunchy rhythm driver.
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to modern, multi-mode overdrive pedals.
- • Requires a power supply or 9V battery; adapter sold separately.
- • Can be noisy at higher gain settings, especially with high-output pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion (Tube Emulator)
Controls
Gain, Tone, Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
Input (6.3mm), Output (6.3mm), DC 9V Input
Dimensions
125mm x 95mm x 35mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bluesbreaker is generally considered warmer and more mid-focused than the SD-1, offering a more 'amp-like' saturation.
Yes, true bypass ensures the pedal doesn't color your signal when disengaged, preserving your amp's original character.
While it can work, high-output humbuckers might exacerbate the Bluesbreaker's inherent noise. A noise gate could be beneficial in that scenario.
