The Marshall Drivemaster Vintage Reissue Pedal is a distortion and overdrive pedal based on the original Guv'nor, but Marshall says it takes things a stage further with a new tone and drive network. Its three-band tone network, Marshall describes, acts as if adding an extra amp to your set-up, with real Marshall tone and overdrive. It sits alongside the other reissues in the current Marshall line, such as the Marshall The Guv'nor Vintage Reissue and the Marshall Shredmaster Vintage Reissue, and belongs to the wider family of Distortion Pedals.1
Controls
The pedal carries five controls, covering drive and a full three-band EQ plus output level.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of drive |
| Bass | Low-band tone |
| Middle | Mid-band tone |
| Treble | High-band tone |
| Volume | Output level |
Marshall's own description of the tone section: its three-band tone network acts as if adding an extra amp to your set-up, with real Marshall tone and overdrive.1
Power and connections
Power comes from a 9V battery or a 9V DC power adaptor, and the adaptor is not included in the box. The input and output are a single 1/4" jack each.1
The 9V DC power adaptor is not included, so plan to use a battery or supply your own adaptor.1
The enclosure is a handmade mild steel chassis, and Marshall states the pedal is designed and engineered in the UK and made in the UK.1
Where it sits in Marshall's pedal range
The Drivemaster shares its Guv'nor lineage with Marshall The Guv'nor and the Marshall Guv'nor Plus, and with the Marshall ShredMaster it forms part of Marshall's line of made-in-UK distortion pedals. Marshall's newer amp-in-a-box overdrive pedals, such as the Marshall 1959 Super Lead pedal, take a different approach, modeling specific amplifiers rather than extending the Guv'nor circuit.1
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Questions
Is the Marshall Drivemaster based on the Guv'nor?
Yes. Marshall describes the Drivemaster Vintage Reissue as based on the original Guv'nor, but taking things a stage further with a new tone and drive network. It is a distortion and overdrive pedal carrying the three-band tone approach of that circuit, with Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Volume controls.
Does the Marshall Drivemaster Vintage Reissue take a battery?
Yes. Marshall lists power as a 9V battery or a 9V DC power adaptor, and the adaptor is not included with the pedal. The stated weight of 0.7kg, or 1.5lbs, is given without a battery fitted.
Where is the Marshall Drivemaster Vintage Reissue made?
Marshall states the pedal is designed and engineered in the UK and made in the UK. It is housed in a handmade mild steel chassis.
How big is the Marshall Drivemaster pedal?
Marshall gives the dimensions as 110mm wide (4.33 inches), 67mm high (2.63 inches) and 147mm deep (5.78 inches), with a weight of 0.7kg, or 1.5lbs, without a battery.
Does the Drivemaster come with a power supply?
No. Marshall lists the power options as a 9V battery or a 9V DC power adaptor, and states that the adaptor is not included.
Sources (1)
- The Drivemaster pedal unleashes your guitar's true potential, www.marshall.com
