The Marshall VT-1 is a Marshall tremolo pedal, currently around $73.01. Close alternatives include the Source Audio Vertigo and the TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato. It pairs well with the Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Park P50 Classic.
Marshall VT-1
Marshall · pedal
The Marshall Vibratrem VT-1 is a tremolo and vibrato pedal from Marshall Amplification (UK), delivering amplitude tremolo and pitch vibrato with Speed, Depth, and a Mode switch for selecting between tremolo and vibrato at Marshall amplification quality.
- tremolo
- vibrato
- british
- modulation
- pitch
- overdrive
- pitch vibrato
- drive
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Marshall VT-1 is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Indie
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Surf Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Marshall VT-1
Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Soldano
10% matchSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own saturated character is the real reason this is worth trying
Park P50 Classic
Park
10% matchPark P50 Classic's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
1977 Marshall 2203 JMP Master Volume
Marshall
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
3rd Power DRGN-100
3rd Power
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
3rd Power Dragon 25 112 Combo
3rd Power
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo
3rd Power
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45
3rd Power
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
Pedals that stack with the Marshall VT-1
Walrus Audio EB-10
Walrus Audio
8% matchWhat Marshall VT-1 brings here leans toward modulated — that's worth building a pairing around
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
8% matchWhat Xotic RC Booster brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Empress Echosystem
Empress
6% matchEmpress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after Marshall VT-1 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Marshall VT-1's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
6% matchRun Keeley Halo after Marshall VT-1 in the signal chain, clear of Marshall VT-1's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Abasi Pathos Distortion
Abasi
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter
Alexander Pedals
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch
Alexander Pedals
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
Alexander Pedals Jubilee Silver Overdrive
Alexander Pedals
tonal matchVoiced for Marshall-style amps
Cheaper alternatives
Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo
Modtone
70% similarityShared character: tremolo, alternative, modulation
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, tremolo, pedal
TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato
TC Electronic
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer uv300
Behringer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Mini Series Tremolo
Ibanez
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Henretta Engineering H-Bomb Trembrato
Henretta Engineering
80% similarityShared character: vibrato, tremolo, pedal
Carl Martin TremO'vibe
Carl Martin
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, tremolo, alternative
Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus
Catalinbread
67% similarityShared character: vibrato, pedal, modulation
EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct Eight Modulation Modes
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: pedal, vibrato, tremolo
Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive
Origin Effects
94% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Artificial Blonde
JHS Pedals
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Source Audio Vertigo
Source Audio
71% similarityShared character: vibrato, tremolo, pedal
TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato
TC Electronic
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, overdrive
Rocktron Reaction Tremolo
Rocktron
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, tremolo
Subdecay Siren Pitch Vibrato
Subdecay
63% similarityShared character: vibrato, modulation, overdrive
Crazy Tube Circuits Memphis
Crazy Tube Circuits
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water, K-Field Modulator
Fairfield Circuitry
92% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Marshall VT-1 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Marshall VT-1?+
The closest matches in character are the Source Audio Vertigo, the TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato, the Rocktron Reaction Tremolo. Budget picks: Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo, Boffin FX Vibratron, TC Electronic Tailspin Vibrato. Boutique upgrades: Henretta Engineering H-Bomb Trembrato, Carl Martin TremO'vibe, Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus.
What pairs well with the Marshall VT-1?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier, Park P50 Classic, 1977 Marshall 2203 JMP Master Volume — Soldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier's own saturated character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Marshall VT-1 cost?+
Around $73.01 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).