1990's Marshall Shred Master

The Marshall ShredMaster is a discontinued distortion pedal which was manufactured by Marshall Amps.

It was the high-gain pedal of a triad, also including the Marshall DriveMaster and the Marshall BluesBreaker. All of which were created to represent a certain Marshall Amplifier in an effects pedal.

The ShredMaster has five knobs, which are, from left to right:

• Gain – controls intensity of the drive

• Bass – controls lower frequencies

• Contour – controls mid frequencies

• Treble – controls high-end response

• Volume – controls overall volume level

Notable musicians who have used the ShredMaster include:

• Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke of Radiohead

• Gaz Coombes of Supergrass

• James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers

• Alex James of Blur

• Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine

• Sam Koisser of Peace