Johnny Marr Pedalboard
Full effects breakdown — core pedals, signal chain order, and budget alternatives
Essential Pedals
These effects are non-negotiable for Johnny Marr's tone. Skip any one and the signature sound is lost.
ChorusDelay
Optional / Contextual Effects
Johnny Marr uses these situationally — great to have but not required for the core sound.
ReverbOverdriveCompression
£1,000 Pedalboard Breakdown
Specific gear recommendations at the £1,000 budget tier.
Delay
TC Electronic Flashback 2
£99
Chorus
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
£69
Pedalboard at Every Budget
The effects chain scales with budget — budget tiers keep the essential categories intact with less expensive alternatives.
£2,500 · Premium~£2475
- OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
- ChorusBoss CE-2W Chorus
- DelayWalrus Audio Fundamental Delay
Signal Chain Order
Standard signal path for a Johnny Marr-style pedalboard. Deviating from this order changes the tone character significantly.
- Guitar
- Delay (after modulation, before reverb)
- Amp