JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion vs MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Distortion
The JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion and the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Distortion are both pedals sharing high gain, transparent, saturated. The JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion leans sustaining. Current prices: $199 vs $179.
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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.52% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Hard Rock
- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- high gain
- transparent
- saturated
- tight
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$199via Reverb
$179via Reverb
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.
The MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive is a signature high-gain overdrive and distortion pedal created in collaboration with Eddie Van Halen, designed to capture the specific high-gain Marshall and 5150 amp tones associated with Van Halen's iconic playing across the band's catalog. The circuit provides powerful, articulate high-gain saturation suited to hard rock and heavy metal lead and rhythm playing, with controls for gain, tone, and volume in a compact enclosure.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- sustaining