Marshall DriveMaster Reissue Overdrive Pedal

Retailing in the region of £149.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the Marshall Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Marshall Guitar Pedals today.


Description

On the menu for January 2026 are the Marshall Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Marshall Guitar Pedals today.

From bluesy overdrive to bright, cutting distortion — the Marshall DriveMaster pedal could deliver in every situation. Today, original units are rare collectors' items, but they're just too good to hide away and leave in the past. That's why Marshall have brought their DriveMaster back as part of their Reissue Series of stompboxes!

Based on Marshall's original The Guv'nor pedal, the DriveMaster simplified its circuitry and added a touch more gain at lower frequencies. The bass, middle and treble controls offered detailed tone-shaping too; altogether creating a heavy-duty, reliable stompbox with a wide range of sounds on tap for various applications. This accurate reproduction lovingly follows the exact specification of the original, hand-built in the very same factory that's been making Marshall amplifiers for over sixty years. The iconic look has also been accurately recreated, right down to the finish of the control knobs and the unique chassis shape.

Key Features

  • Faithful recreation of one of Marshall's most iconic pedals.
  • Exact same circuitry and components as the original stompbox (apart from pots and jack sockets).
  • Robust, mild steel enclosure in the classic shape with old-school colour scheme.
  • All-analogue design yields rich, responsive and organic drive tones.
  • Standard 9V requirements and low current draw allows the unit to be powered by most conventional pedal power supplies.
  • Ergonomic top-mounted jacks conveniently save space on tight pedalboards.
  • Wired and assembled by hand in the UK.

Specifications

  • Connectors: 1/4" jack input, 1/4" jack output
  • Controls: Gain, bass, middle, treble & volume
  • Power Requirements: 9V battery or 9V DC power adaptor (not included)
  • Current Draw: 5mA
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 25kΩ
  • Dimensions (W x L x H): 110 x 147 x 67 mm
  • Weight: 0.7kg (without battery)

Additional information

Weight 0.9 kg

Brand

Marshall

Marshall are one of the most iconic names in guitar amplification, defining the sound of rock for over six decades. From the roaring stacks of the 60s and 70s to their modern DSL and Origin series, Marshall amps deliver unmistakable power, crunch, and character. Their pedals and combos carry that same legacy, offering players everything from classic blues grit to full-blown stadium drive. Built with pride and attitude, Marshall remain the sound of generations of guitarists who live for loud.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.