Marshall The Guv´nor
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Marshall
The Guv´nor
Product Info
Article Number:
538034
Brand:
Marshall
Model:
The Guv´nor
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Guv'nor is a fantastic recreation of a Marshall classic, bringing that iconic British crunch to your pedalboard. It’s a real workhorse for rock, blues, and classic hard rock tones, especially if you're chasing a vintage Marshall vibe without the amp itself. It's a great value for the sound and build quality you get.
Product Description
- Marshall The Guv´nor
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- Authentic new edition of the legendary original pedal
- Controls: gain
- bass
- middle
- treble
- tone
- master
- LED: Effect on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- 6.3 mm Stereo loop
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (not included in the scope of delivery
- suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939#)
- Made in UK
PROS
- • Authentic Marshall gain, delivering that classic British amp distortion.
- • Excellent EQ section allows for precise tone shaping and cutting through a mix.
- • Robust UK-made construction feels solid and built to withstand gigging.
- • Stereo loop provides flexibility for parallel effects processing and wider soundscapes.
CONS
- • Gain range can be limited for players seeking extreme high-gain distortion.
- • Requires a separate power supply, adding to the initial investment.
- • Tone controls, while versatile, might need tweaking for modern, scooped sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion - Marshall Crunch
Controls
Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Tone, Master
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Barrel Connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, Centre Negative)
Connections
6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 6.3mm Stereo Loop
Dimensions
175mm (W) x 115mm (D) x 65mm (H) - approximate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Guv'nor offers a much more aggressive, amp-like distortion compared to the smoother, more transparent overdrive of a Tubescreamer. It’s a different beast entirely, leaning toward a British crunch.
The 'Tone' knob is a more complex voicing control – it doesn't just boost treble; it subtly alters the overall character of the distortion, adding warmth or bite.
It's designed primarily for parallel processing to thicken your tone, but can be used as a standard loop if you prefer, though it will affect the overall volume.
