Guv’nor is a distortion pedal by Marshall first released in 1988 and re-issued again in 2023. It was created in the late 80s to replicate the drive tones of the Marshall Plexi and JCM800 amplifiers.
Guv’nor features five knobs: Gain, three-stage EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) and Level.
Because it was developed as the “Amp in the box”, just like many classic tube amps, it features an effect loop
- Type: Distortion
- Analog
- Buffered bypass
- Inputs: 1 x 6.25mm (1 x 1/4″) TS
- Outputs: 1 x 6.25mm (1 x 1/4″) TS
- Effect loop
- Dimensions: 112 x 61 x 132 mm
- Power consumption: 9V 6mA
- Polarity: center-negative
- In production: from 1988 to 1991
See also: Inside Marshall’s The Guv’nor with Analog Mike
Marshall Guv’nor schematic Analysis by ElectroSmash
Analogs: ProCo RAT 2, Ibanez TubeScreamer, Boss DS-1
Successor: Marshall GV-2 Guv’nor Plus
Page on the manufacturer’s site
Shops: Reverb