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Marshall1959 Vintage Overdrive and Crunch Effects Pedal Black and Gold

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Marshall 1959 Vintage Overdrive and Crunch Effects Pedal Black and Gold
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The Marshall 1959 Vintage pedal distils the 1959 “Plexi” amplifier’s overdrive and crunch into a compact pedalboard format. Its voice is described as clear, dynamically responsive, and harmonically rich, with settings spanning warm vintage drive and sharper, articulate crunch. Straightforward rotary controls make changes direct when you need to move from blues-influenced phrases into classic-rock rhythm or lead work. The black-and-gold pedal format keeps that 1959-inspired character close at hand.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Moving from bluesy phrases into classic-rock crunch and more sustained solo settings.
  • Making quick overdrive and crunch adjustments with straightforward rotary controls.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Marshall 1959 Vintage Overdrive and Crunch Effects Pedal Black and Gold construction detail

Detail 01

Type: overdrive/distortion

It is specified to provide both overdrive and distortion functions.

Detail 02

1 x 1/4-inch input and 1 x 1/4-inch output

The pedal has one 1/4-inch input connection and one 1/4-inch output connection.

Detail 03

30 hours with a 9V battery

Quoted battery life is 30 hours when using a 9V battery.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Its DC input is 9V center-negative; the power supply is not included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Which amplifier does the 1959 Vintage pedal draw from?

It is based on the Marshall 1959 “Plexi” amplifier.

02Can it cover both vintage drive and crunch?

Yes. The controls are described as covering warm vintage overdrive and sharp, articulate crunch.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Type
Overdrive/distortion pedal
3 detailsConnections & power
Outputs
1 x 1/4 inch jack output
Inputs
1 x 1/4 inch jack input
Battery Life
30 hours (if using a 9V battery)
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
0.74
Dimensions
101 x 131 x 52 mm
1 detailsOther
DC in
9 V DC (center negative) (not included)

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