Fortin Amplification 33 vs JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
The Fortin Amplification 33 and the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion are both pedals sharing high gain. The Fortin Amplification 33 leans full. The JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion leans transparent and saturated.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.35% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- high gain
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$288.91via Reverb
The Fortin Amplification 33 is a gain boost and preamp pedal from Canadian boutique metal gear specialist Fortin Amplification, designed specifically to tighten, enhance, and drive high-gain amplifiers and distortion pedals for modern metal applications. The 33 adds gain and high-frequency definition to the guitar signal, producing a tighter, more articulate attack on distorted amplifiers and helping single-notes cut through the dense low-end of heavy metal. Jeff Loomis, Mark Holcomb, and other technical metal players have used the Fortin 33 to push their amplifier front ends for tighter, more defined high-gain tones.
The JHS PG-14 is a signature distortion pedal created in collaboration with Paul Gilbert, the virtuoso rock guitarist known for his high-speed technique and complex riff-based playing with Mr. Big and Racer X. The PG-14 delivers the saturated, harmonically rich distortion character associated with Gilbert's tonal approach, providing enough gain and sustain for his demanding technical playing while retaining note definition and articulation at high speeds. Suited to hard rock and metal lead playing where technique and clarity are primary concerns.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Hard Rock
- Rock
- full
- transparent
- saturated
- tight