Marshall Shredmaster
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Marshall
Shredmaster
Product Info
Article Number:
538029
Brand:
Marshall
Model:
Shredmaster
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Shredmaster is a no-frills, high-gain distortion pedal that nails the classic Marshall sound. It's built tough and delivers a raw, aggressive tone perfect for rock, hard rock, and metal players who want a focused, powerful distortion without a ton of fuss. Think early Metallica, but more direct and immediate.
Product Description
- Marshall Shredmaster
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- Authentic reissue of the legendary original pedal
- Controls: Gain
- Bass
- Contour
- Treble
- 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 DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable mains adapter: art. #409939#)
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Classic Marshall high-gain distortion, delivering a thick, aggressive sound.
- • Contour control provides unique mid-range shaping for focused tones.
- • UK-built construction ensures robust build quality and reliability.
- • Simple, intuitive controls allow for quick dialing-in of desired distortion.
CONS
- • Limited versatility; excels in high-gain scenarios, less suited for clean tones.
- • Requires a separate power supply, adding to the overall cost.
- • Can be noisy with high gain settings, especially with single-coil pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-Gain Distortion / Overdrive
Controls
Gain, Bass, Contour, Treble, Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (not included)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output, 5.5x2.1mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions
115mm (W) x 95mm (D) x 56mm (H) - Approximate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shredmaster has a more aggressive, mid-focused gain than the DS-1, with a more pronounced Marshall character – less fizz, more sustain.
The Contour control isn't a simple scoop; it boosts or cuts mid-frequencies, offering a wider range of tonal adjustments to tighten or open up the sound.
While it works with any pickup, humbuckers really shine with the Shredmaster, bringing out its full potential for a thick, powerful distortion sound.
