The Ibanez PT Gate is an Ibanez noise gate pedal, currently around $110. Close alternatives include the Boss RCL-10 and the MXR M135 Smart Gate. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Ibanez PT Gate
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The Ibanez PT Gate (Pentatone Gate) is a standalone noise gate pedal derived from the gate section of the Ibanez Pentatone Preamp. A threshold mode switch selects appropriate sensitivity ranges for different noise floor levels. Four I/O jacks allow the gate to be placed inline, in an amplifier's effects loop, or between a distortion pedal and the output for optimal noise suppression placement. Designed for quick response and natural sustain without abrupt cutoff.
What stands out
“The PT Gate is a practical noise gate for electric guitar and bass applications where hum, hiss, and noise must be managed”
— from the community notes
“A threshold mode switch selects appropriate sensitivity ranges for different noise floor levels”
— from the listing
“Designed for quick response and natural sustain”
— from the listing
“Four I/O jacks allow the gate to be placed inline, in an amplifier's effects loop, or between a distortion pedal and the output for optimal suppression placement”
— from the listing
“The threshold mode switch addresses a common gate complaint by providing appropriate sensitivity adjustment for different noise situations”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“The threshold mode switch selects between sensitivity ranges that suit different application contexts — a lower sensitivity range for moderately noisy rigs, and a higher sensitivity range for extremely noisy”
— from the reviews
- gate
- sensitivity
- noise gate
- response
- effects loop
- musical
- return
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Ibanez PT Gate
PRS MT100
PRS
17% matchPRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
17% matchOrange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Ibanez PT Gate in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Ibanez PT Gate
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Ibanez PT Gate
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Ibanez PT Gate in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Ibanez PT Gate
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Ibanez PT Gate
Pedals that stack with the Ibanez PT Gate
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2
Electro-Harmonix
16% matchElectro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2 leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
16% matchWhat EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
6% 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 Fender Hammertone Reverb after Ibanez PT Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Ibanez PT Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
6% 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 JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay after Ibanez PT Gate in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Ibanez PT Gate — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later 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 Ibanez PT Gate in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Ibanez PT Gate: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Ibanez PT Gate in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Ibanez PT Gate in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Boss
63% similarityShared character: output, noise, gate
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
60% similarityShared character: noise, gate, noise gate
Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate
Fame
58% similarityShared character: noise, gate, noise gate
Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Pigtronix
52% similarityShared character: noise gate, noise
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ibanez PT Gate?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss RCL-10, the MXR M135 Smart Gate, the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor. Budget picks: Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Artec SE-NGT, Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate.
What pairs well with the Ibanez PT Gate?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS MT100's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Ibanez PT Gate cost?+
Around $110 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).