The Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe is a Catalinbread reverb pedal, currently around $139. Close alternatives include the Keeley Vibe-O-Verb and the Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978. It pairs well with the Marshall DSL5CR and the Laney GH100L.
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread DLS Deluxe (Dirty Little Secret Deluxe) is a Marshall Plexi-inspired overdrive that extends the original DLS circuit by adding emulations of the phase inverter, power amp stage, and output transformer for an extremely authentic full-amp-signal-chain Plexi experience. Delivers the natural overdrive character of a cranked vintage Marshall Plexi across the full signal path rather than just the preamp stage. Built in Portland, Oregon. Suited for classic rock, hard rock, and blues-rock players who want the most complete Marshall Plexi overdrive emulation available.
What stands out
“The Catalinbread DLS Deluxe (Dirty ) is a Marshall Plexi-inspired overdrive that extends the original DLS circuit by adding emulations of the phase inverter, power amp stage, and output transformer for an extremely authe…”
— from the listing
“The DLS Deluxe takes the Dirty , power amp, and output transformer simulation to the original DLS preamp circuit, delivering a more authentic representation of the complet…”
— from the community notes
“and output transformer for an extremely authentic full-amp-signal-chain plexi experience”
— from the listing
“Suited for classic rock, hard rock, and blues-rock players who want the most complete Marshall Plexi overdrive emulation available”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain it benefits from a clean-voiced amplifier to serve as a power amp for the pedal-simulated preamp stage”
— from the community notes
- transformer
- dirty
- full
- classic rock
- stage
- overdrive
- hard rock
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues Rock
- Hard Rock
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe
Marshall DSL5CR
Marshall
28% matchMarshall DSL5CR's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Laney GH100L
Laney
27% matchLaney GH100L leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP
amplifier
26% matchRun Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in Marshall Plexi 1959SLP's effects loop, clear of Marshall Plexi 1959SLP's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Laney LX20R
Laney
24% matchKeep the Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in the LX20R's loop — its own dirty, stage-voiced reverb gives more character than the practice amp's built-in effects.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head
Marshall
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep the DLS Deluxe's dirty, transformer-driven push in the SC20H's loop, clear of the amp's own biting, JCM800-voiced midrange.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Park P50 Classic
Park
22% matchInto Park P50 Classic, Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Dirty Little Secret's dirty preamp overdrive belongs in the Jubilee's loop, clear of the amp's own responsive breakup.
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head
amplifier
21% matchRun Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head's effects loop, clear of Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
21% matchWhat Beetronics Overhive brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
20% matchWhat Beetronics Nectar brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Electro-Harmonix Bad after Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe's full voice out front: Boss BF-2 Flanger goes after Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dunlop Rockma Rockman Metal Ace
Dunlop
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe after Dunlop Rockma Rockman Metal Ace in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop Rockma Rockman Metal Ace's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Catalinbread
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe after Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE's own gain stage
Comes earlier in the signal chain
DigiTech Whammy MN Mono Neon
Digitech
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe's full voice goes after DigiTech Whammy MN Mono Neon in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with DigiTech Whammy MN Mono Neon's own octave character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe in the chain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe?+
The closest matches in character are the Keeley Vibe-O-Verb, the Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978, the Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay. Budget picks: Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay. Boutique upgrades: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Obne Dark Star, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall DSL5CR, Laney GH100L, Marshall Plexi 1959SLP — Marshall DSL5CR's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Deluxe cost?+
Around $139 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).