{"product_id":"marshall-gv-2-guv-nor-plus-distortion-pedal-used","title":"Marshall GV-2 Guv’nor Plus Distortion Pedal – Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarshall GV-2 Guv’nor Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile overdrive and distortion pedal designed to put a broad range of classic Marshall-style gain tones at your feet. From vintage valve-style breakup and blues drive through crunchy classic rock to heavily saturated lead sounds, the GV-2 offers considerably more tone shaping than a typical compact distortion pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eused example is in Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal. Its dedicated three-band EQ and resonant Deep control make it particularly effective for matching different guitars, amplifiers and playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Marshall GV-2 Guv’nor Plus Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GV-2 builds on the concept of the original Marshall Guv’nor with an expanded gain range and a comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eBass, Middle and Treble EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the pedal to move from warm blues breakup to mid-rich classic rock, scooped heavier rhythm sounds and saturated lead tones without relying entirely on the amplifier's EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eDeep control\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an active resonant bass boost designed to recreate some of the low-frequency thump and fullness associated with a larger Marshall cabinet. Combined with the adjustable Volume control, the GV-2 can work as a standalone distortion or push the front end of an amplifier harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guv’nor Plus is ideal for guitarists looking for Marshall-flavoured overdrive and distortion with greater EQ control than a simple three-knob drive pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well for blues, classic rock, hard rock, alternative and heavier guitar styles, while the broad gain range also makes it useful for players who need several different drive characters from one pedal.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGV-2 Guv’nor Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain, Bass, Deep, Treble, Mid, Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Band Bass \/ Mid \/ Treble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Resonant Bass Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Bypass\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9mA\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 GV-2 Guv’nor Plus 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\u003eOverdrive \/ Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGV-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistortion Amount\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\u003eDeep Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Resonant Bass Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn \/ Off Footswitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Bypass\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\u003e1 MΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V DC Centre Negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePP3 9V Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 120 x 65 x 55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 510g\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 GV-2 Guv’nor Plus 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\u003eIts current draw is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9mA\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 GV-2 Guv’nor Plus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GV-2 is an overdrive and distortion pedal designed to produce a broad range of Marshall-inspired drive sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much gain does the GV-2 offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts expanded gain range covers everything from light vintage-style breakup and crunchy rhythm tones through to heavily saturated distortion and sustained lead sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a full EQ section?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GV-2 features separate \u003cstrong\u003eBass, Middle and Treble controls\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving considerably more control over the final sound than many compact distortion pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Deep control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deep control adds an active resonant low-frequency boost, increasing bottom-end weight and giving the pedal a fuller, more cabinet-like response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it produce scooped high-gain sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Reducing the Mid control while increasing the Gain can produce a more aggressive scooped distortion character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used for blues?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lower Gain settings can produce natural breakup and singing overdrive sounds that work particularly well for blues and classic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used as a boost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Volume control provides enough range to increase the signal level and push the front end of an amplifier harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it use true bypass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshall describes the GV-2 as using a \u003cstrong\u003epassive bypass for the main signal path\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it run from a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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