{"product_id":"marshall-drivemaster-distortion-pedal-used","title":"Marshall DriveMaster Distortion Pedal – Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarshall DriveMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile overdrive and distortion pedal designed to deliver unmistakable Marshall-style gain in a rugged floor-pedal format. With a full three-band EQ alongside dedicated Gain and Volume controls, it offers considerably more tone shaping than many traditional distortion pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eused example is in Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing visible signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use. From crunchy rhythm tones and classic rock drive through to thicker, more saturated lead sounds, the DriveMaster remains a highly flexible gain pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Marshall DriveMaster Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DriveMaster builds on Marshall's classic drive-pedal heritage with a broad gain range and an amplifier-style \u003cstrong\u003eBass, Middle and Treble EQ section\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the pedal to be tailored closely to different guitars, pickups and amplifiers rather than relying on a single Tone control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Gain control ranges from restrained breakup to more substantial distortion, while the Volume control sets the final output level. The result is a pedal capable of functioning as a primary drive sound, a boost into an already working amplifier or part of a stacked gain setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DriveMaster is ideal for guitarists looking for classic Marshall-flavoured overdrive and distortion with detailed EQ control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well for blues rock, classic rock, hard rock, alternative and heavier styles, while its flexible EQ also makes it useful for matching different guitars within the same live rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverdrive \/ Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed – Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery or 9V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pedal is in \u003cstrong\u003egood used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains a solid working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshall DriveMaster Distortion Pedal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo power supply included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistortion \/ Overdrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Distortion Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Frequency EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost-Distortion Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 1\/4\" Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 MΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 50 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre Negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 2.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard PP3 9V Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 110 x 147 x 67mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.7kg without Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marshall DriveMaster can be powered using a \u003cstrong\u003estandard PP3 9V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e or a suitable \u003cstrong\u003eregulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent draw is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5mA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo external power supply is included with this used pedal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of pedal is the Marshall DriveMaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DriveMaster is an overdrive and distortion pedal designed to deliver a range of Marshall-inspired driven guitar sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat controls does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features \u003cstrong\u003eGain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a full three-band EQ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Separate Bass, Middle and Treble controls give significantly more tone-shaping control than a conventional single-tone-knob distortion pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Gain control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain determines how strongly the signal drives the distortion circuit, ranging from lighter breakup through to more saturated distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it produce classic rock tones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Classic and hard rock drive tones are among the DriveMaster's strengths, particularly when paired with a responsive valve amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used for lower-gain sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lower Gain settings can provide crunchy overdrive and mild breakup rather than full distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the DriveMaster boost an amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Using a lower Gain setting with the Volume increased can push the input of an amplifier harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be stacked with other drive pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The DriveMaster can work before or after compatible boosts, overdrives and distortions to create more complex gain sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Middle control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Middle control allows the midrange to be boosted or reduced, helping the guitar sit differently within a full band mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it run from a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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