Johnny Marr

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.

£200 · Beginner~£178
  • OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
Full rig →
£500 · Sweet Spot~£477
  • OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
  • ChorusStrymon Ola Chorus
Full rig →
£1,000 · Pro-Level~£1,097
  • DelayTC Electronic Flashback 2
  • ChorusBoss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Full rig →
£2,500 · Premium~£2475
  • OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
  • ChorusBoss CE-2W Chorus
  • DelayWalrus Audio Fundamental Delay
Full rig →

Signal Chain Order

Standard signal path for a Johnny Marr-style pedalboard. Deviating from this order changes the tone character significantly.

  1. Guitar
  2. Delay (after modulation, before reverb)
  3. Amp