Marshall pedals getting reissued?

[paisleywookiee]

So anyway... I'm seeing $250 pre-order for the BluesBreaker Reissue on Reverb. Seems extremely steep for what it is, especially since you can get improved clones for half of that, brand new. Hard pass.

The real question is are these one to one reissues, built like shit like the originals? Or are they improved durability-wise? If it’s the latter, then maybe it’s worth it?

 

[itchyfingers]

The real question is are these one to one reissues, built like s**t like the originals? Or are they improved durability-wise? If it’s the latter, then maybe it’s worth it?

From Marshall's IG: "We're proud to introduce accurate re-issues of the Guv'nor, Shredmaster, Drivemaster and Bluesbreaker. Assembled by hand in the UK, every detail has been precisely and faithfully reproduced." To me that reads "we used the same shitty plastic jacks that people complianed about 30 years ago" but we'll see!

 

[yeky83]

This bridge design is subjective.

 

[paisleywookiee]

From Marshall's IG: "We're proud to introduce accurate re-issues of the Guv'nor, Shredmaster, Drivemaster and Bluesbreaker. Assembled by hand in the UK, every detail has been precisely and faithfully reproduced." To me that reads "we used the same sh*tty plastic jacks that people complianed about 30 years ago" but we'll see!

Then again, they did improve the Silver Jubilee RI’s effects loop. So, maybe these will be better?

 

[paisleywookiee]

This bridge design is subjective.

 

[TimOwens316]

I have an original Bluesbreaker and it has always been my favorite OD pedal. The pots on mine are a bit scratchy, I haven't used it in years. So I was excited to see the reissue, but $250.00 from Sweetwater seems a bit much, I think I'll dig out the contact cleaner and refresh my original.

 

[dronerstone]

Pass.

- jacks
- footswitch
- crank for unity volume
- price point

 

[Sascha Franck]

- crank for unity volume

Yeah this - I mean, of course not just this, but it's completely absurd they kept the low volume boost headroom authentic. Heck, at least add an internal DIP switch to permanently add some 6dB or whatever.

 

[TubeStack]

I like the Fractal model of the BB, it's one of my main ODs now.

And yes, price on these is silly.

(As is almost all new gear, think I'm going strictly used for pedals/amps/guitars, and just new for digital stuff, from now on.)

 

[SubApathy]

I'm tempted to rearrange my board just so I can add the Blues Breaker reissue to it. I like it.

 

[MirrorProfiles]

rumours these are discontinued already? I think I saw a price reduction recently

 

[SillyOctpuss]

rumours these are discontinued already? I think I saw a price reduction recently

Wouldn't be much of a surprise. After the original hype and rush the interest in them seemed to die immediately. I still don't understand why they made some of the choices they did. Marshall really seems to hate making money.

 

[dronerstone]

PSA: I tried my vintage Shredmaster and Drivemaster with 18V today, and discovered completely "new-to-me" pedals.

Both are fine, no magic smoke whatsoever, and the red LED finally lit up like it should, compared to it's rather dim representation when using a 9V supply.

Initially on 9V, I found both to be kinda mehhh , struggling to even get to unity volume, dull-sounding at times, very dependent on placement, etc.

Not sure why this isn't widely known, but I believe this is crucial to enjoying these. I never liked them much, and now am even considering a spot on one of my boards.