The Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal captures the warm, natural breakup of the original Marshall Bluesbreaker amplifier. First introduced in the early ’90s, this pedal has become a legend in its own right—praised for delivering touch-sensitive, amp-like overdrive that lets your guitar and amp’s character shine through. Subtle when you want it, powerful when you need it, the Bluesbreaker is a cornerstone for players chasing authentic British tone.

At British Audio in Nashville, we love the Bluesbreaker because it’s more than a pedal—it’s a piece of Marshall history that helped shape modern guitar tone.

Key Features

• Faithful recreation of the original Marshall Bluesbreaker amp’s overdrive

• Amp-like response: cleans up with your guitar’s volume knob

• Classic Marshall voicing with smooth breakup and dynamic touch sensitivity

• Controls: Gain, Tone, Volume for simple but effective shaping

• Perfect for boosting a clean amp or stacking with other drives

• Built with Marshall’s classic pedal styling and durability

Why Players Choose It

The Bluesbreaker has earned its reputation as one of the most musical overdrives ever made. Unlike aggressive distortion pedals, it preserves your guitar’s dynamics and responds like a real tube amp on the edge of breakup. Whether you’re after blues warmth, classic rock crunch, or a transparent boost, the Bluesbreaker delivers in spades.

At British Audio Nashville, we recommend the Bluesbreaker to players who want an organic, “always on” drive pedal that becomes part of their core tone.

Applications

• Blues & Classic Rock: Touch-sensitive breakup with natural sustain

• Boosting: Push a clean or crunchy amp into singing overdrive

• Stacking: Pair with other pedals for layered gain textures

Why British Audio Recommends the Bluesbreaker

The Bluesbreaker pedal has earned legendary status for a reason: it delivers authentic Marshall amp tone in a stompbox. It’s simple, musical, and endlessly inspiring. At British Audio | Where Gear Comes to Life, we stand behind the Bluesbreaker as an essential piece of gear for players who want classic British overdrive at their feet.

🔦 Highlights

• Iconic Marshall Bluesbreaker overdrive pedal

• Warm, amp-like breakup with natural response

• Simple 3-control layout: Gain, Tone, Volume

• Preserves guitar dynamics and touch sensitivity

• Perfect as an “always on” drive or stackable boost

• Available now at British Audio Nashville

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the Bluesbreaker pedal a distortion or overdrive?
A: The Bluesbreaker is a classic overdrive, designed to emulate the natural breakup of a tube amp rather than heavy distortion.

Q: What makes the Bluesbreaker different from other Marshall pedals?
A: Its transparency and touch sensitivity set it apart—it enhances your guitar and amp’s natural tone rather than masking it.

Q: Can the Bluesbreaker be stacked with other pedals?
A: Yes. Many players use it as a low-gain “always on” pedal and stack it with other overdrives or boosts for more gain stages.

Q: Why buy the Bluesbreaker from British Audio?
A: At British Audio Nashville, we’re an Authorized Marshall Service Provider and trusted gear specialists. You’ll get not just the pedal, but the support of a team that lives and breathes Marshall tone.