Marshall 1959 Amp Series Special Effects Pedal
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Essential Information About the Marshall 1959 Plexi Pedal
Essential Information About the Marshall 1959 Plexi Pedal
- The "Plexi" Tone in Pedal Format: overdrive, crunch, and typically British attack, inspired by the Marshall 1959.
- Amp-Style Controls: blend of "High Treble" and "Normal" channels, plus "Tone" and "Volume" to shape the character.
- Built for the Stage: robust construction, large switch with illuminated ring, and comfortable-to-use potentiometers.
- Easy to Integrate: mono 6.35mm Jack connectivity, true bypass, 9V power supply or battery operation with up to 30 hours of autonomy.
Manufacturer Information
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A Tribute to the Marshall 1959 "Super Lead": The Plexi Spirit on Your Pedalboard
The Marshall 1959 (often associated with the "Plexi" era) is one of those foundational sounds that defined rock: a snappy crunch, a presence in the midrange, and that sense of power that "pushes" under the fingers. The Marshall 1959 Plexi captures this philosophy by making it usable anywhere, without having to crank a stack to unreasonable volume levels. The idea is not to complicate your chain but to deliver an immediate amp-like tone, ready to be placed on a pedalboard.For Which Guitarist, Styles, and Contexts?
This pedal is aimed at guitarists who want a vintage-character overdrive/distortion pedal capable of covering everything from clean tones that start to break up to muscular crunch and biting riffs. It shines particularly in blues rock, classic rock, 70s/80s hard rock, punk rock, and alternative rock, whenever you seek dynamic saturation rather than heavy, ultra-compressed high-gain.In the studio, it quickly delivers a coherent "British" color, with a clear low end and well-defined attack. Live, its ergonomics (illuminated switch, direct controls) and size make it a reliable tool to transition from a tamer verse to an "open" chorus. It works very well in front of a clean amp (or slightly crunchy) and can also serve as a character boost to thicken an already saturated channel, depending on your output volume setting.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Gold |
| EQ | Tone | ||
| Bypass | true bypass | Dimensions | 101 x 131 x 52 mm |
| Battery life | up to 30 hours (without an external power supply) | Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Controls | High Treble, Normal, Tone, Volume | User documentation | included |
| Input | 1 x 6.35 mm jack (mono) | External power supply | not included |
| Output | 1 x 6.35 mm jack (mono) | Power supply | 9V DC (center-negative) |
| Input impedance | 1 Mohm | Battery compatibility | 9V battery |
| Output impedance | 1 kohm | Power consumption | 20 mA |
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Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Marshall 1959 Amp Series Special Effects Pedal offer?
The distortion is inspired by the Marshall 1959 Super Lead, featuring dynamic crunch and a pronounced presence in the mids. The High Treble and Normal settings allow adjusting brightness and body depending on the pickups used.
Does the Marshall 1959 pedal operate on batteries?
It accepts a 9 V battery, providing up to 30 hours of operation without external power. A 9 V DC power supply with negative center can also be used. Current consumption is 20 mA.
Can it be used in front of a clean amp?
Placed in front of a clean or slightly crunch amp, this pedal delivers Plexi-type distortion. The Volume control also allows pushing the input of an already overdriven channel.
What connectivity and bypass are available?
Both input and output are 6.35 mm mono jack type, with a true bypass.
What are the dimensions of this Marshall pedal?
Measuring 101 x 131 x 52 mm and weighing 0.74 kg, the size is suitable for pedalboard installation. Input impedance is 1 Mohm and output impedance is 1 kohm.
