NAMM 2025: Marshall’s new amp-in-a-box pedals bring its iconic tone to your pedalboard

With their brand new Overdrive Series, Marshall Amplification just took a huge step forward in their market share for amp-in-a-box pedals. They’re bringing four of their most popular amplifiers to your pedalboard.

Combining the iconic Marshall sound in a convenient guitar pedal format, the lineup spans the decades with some of the most beloved amp models in their storied product range.

Each pedal has true bypass switching and is powered by a 9V battery or AC adapter. On a fully charged battery each pedal is rated to approximately last for 25 hours. The JCM 800 rated for 35 hours.

Marshall says the pedals “are a tribute to Marshall’s storied heritage, blending timeless sound with contemporary convenience. By paying homage to the iconic amps that have influenced countless musicians, these pedals deliver the rich, dynamic sound and performance you expect.”

Marshall hasn’t had a presence at the NAMM show since 2020, but they’re already making a huge splash. If the series is a hit it’s hard to imagine Marshall not adding to it. After rereleasing the BluesBreaker a few years ago, who wouldn’t want to see something like the Silver Jubilee or JTM45? The possibilities are intriguing.

Each of the new Overdrive Series Marshall amp-in-a-box pedals retails the wallet-friendly price of $149. Here’s a look at each of the new models.

Marshall Overdrive series pedals rundown

1959

Perhaps the most popular Marshall amp ever, the 1959 is a take on the 1959 Plexi.

One of their most cherished amplifiers, it’s been used by guitar gods like Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Angus Young, the list of users is a veritable “who’s who” of legendary guitarists. In fact, even Pete Townshend of The Who was an avid user!

Marshall claims that each control is designed to “mirror the intuitive functionality of its amp counterpart”. Levels are controlled through the Gain and Volume knobs, while EQ is handled through the Deep and Tone controls.

DSL

The Dual Super Lead is one of their most powerful amps, and the new pedal version offers the same controls of the 1959, though the circuit is obviously very different.

JCM 800

A favorite of hard rock and metal guitar players like Slash from the 80’s to present day, this high gain amp excels at heavy sounds. The control set has Gain and Volume and the EQ section offers parameters for Sensitivity and Tone.

JCM 900

After the success of the 800 in the 80s, the JCM 900 released in 1990. Like the 800 it has Gain and Volume and Contour and Tone for equalization.

JVM

Another model from the 90s, the JVM offers the familiar three knob control layout. There’s Gain, Volume, and Tone and an onboard gate so you don’t have to be shy about pushing the levels.