Marshall Shredmaster

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Marshall Shredmaster

Marshall

Shredmaster

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Product Info

Article Number: 538029
Brand: Marshall
Model: Shredmaster
Price: $152.90

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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.

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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.

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