Description
Marshall Bluesbreaker Pedal
The Marshall Bluesbreaker Pedal brings the smooth, warm character of the legendary 1962 Bluesbreaker amplifier into a classic stompbox format.
This authentic vintage reissue captures the feel and response that made the original Bluesbreaker pedal so loved by guitarists, delivering low-to-medium gain overdrive with sweetness, clarity and expressive touch.
Whether you want to add a little warmth to your clean tone, push your amp into natural breakup or bring extra edge to solos, the Bluesbreaker is a timeless choice for players chasing classic Marshall feel.
Classic Bluesbreaker Tone
The Bluesbreaker sound is known for its smooth overdrive, rich warmth and natural playing response.
Rather than heavy distortion, this pedal is all about feel and expression. It gives your guitar sound extra body and character while keeping the detail of your playing intact.
It works beautifully for blues, classic rock, indie, roots and players who prefer a more open, amp-like drive sound.
Simple, Musical Control
The Bluesbreaker keeps things straightforward with Gain, Tone and Volume controls.
Gain adjusts the amount of drive, Tone lets you shape the brightness and overall voice, and Volume helps you balance the pedal with your amp or push the front end a little harder.
It is easy to dial in, but still gives you enough control to suit different guitars, pickups and amplifiers.
Authentic Vintage Reissue
This reissue has been designed to capture the look, feel and character of the original Bluesbreaker pedal.
The classic casing, vintage styling and robust mild steel chassis give it a proper old-school Marshall feel, while the UK build adds to its appeal for players who appreciate Marshall heritage.
It feels solid underfoot and is built for years of regular playing.
A Great Pedal for Expressive Players
The Bluesbreaker is ideal for guitarists who like their overdrive to respond to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes.
Roll your guitar volume back for cleaner tones, dig in for more bite or use it to add extra sustain and harmonic detail to solos.
It is also a great choice for stacking with other drive pedals when you want more gain while still keeping clarity and warmth.
Key Features
- Authentic Marshall Bluesbreaker vintage reissue pedal
- Inspired by the legendary 1962 Bluesbreaker amplifier sound
- Smooth low-to-medium gain overdrive
- Warm, expressive and amp-like response
- Gain, Tone and Volume controls
- Robust mild steel chassis
- Classic vintage-style casing
- Great for blues, rock, indie and classic guitar tones
- Works well as a standalone overdrive or stacked with other pedals
- Built in Marshall’s UK factory
- Designed and engineered in the UK
- Made in the UK
Who Is It For?
The Marshall Bluesbreaker Pedal is ideal for:
- Guitarists chasing warm vintage overdrive
- Blues, rock, indie and classic rock players
- Players who prefer low-to-medium gain drive
- Guitarists wanting an expressive, amp-like pedal
- Pedalboard users looking for a great stacking overdrive
- Marshall fans wanting an authentic vintage reissue
Our Take
The Bluesbreaker is one of those pedals that proves simple can be powerful.
It does not try to be the highest-gain pedal on the board. Instead, it gives you warmth, feel and musical response in a way that works beautifully with the guitar and amp you already use. The three-control layout keeps it easy, while the tone itself has enough character to make it a favourite for expressive players.
For guitarists wanting classic Marshall-inspired overdrive with vintage style and UK build quality, the Bluesbreaker is a standout pedal.
Looking to buy the Marshall Bluesbreaker Pedal? It’s available now at Colemans Music in South Melbourne or online with fast shipping Australia-wide. We’re a proudly independent, family owned Australian music store that knows gear and backs it with great service.
