The JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion is a JHS Pedals distortion pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive and the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition. It pairs well with the Hiwatt DR103H and the Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet.
JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
JHS Pedals · pedal
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.
- distortion
- high gain
- harmonic
- clarity
- metal
- gain
- articulation
- saturation
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Amps that pair well with the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
20% matchStack Hiwatt DR103H on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
20% matchStack Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Traynor BB115
Traynor
tonal matchTraynor BB115 pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 410 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo
Egnater
tonal matchStack Egnater Renegade 65 4x10 Combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo pushes a high gain tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger MB210-II
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger MB210-II on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight
Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Phil Jones X4C NanoBass 35W 1x4 Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
Xotic EP Booster
Xotic
17% matchXotic EP Booster takes that high gain character and pushes it toward clean boost
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
16% matchFeed a high gain signal into Suhr Shiba Drive and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
16% matchElectro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress's modulated voice goes after JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion's own high gain character
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
14% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
13% matchRun Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 after JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion in the signal chain, clear of JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
13% matchRun Hungry Robot The Borderland after JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion in the signal chain, clear of JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchJHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Laney TI-Boost wants
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
tonal matchInto JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion, Mooer Flex Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Cheaper alternatives
Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator
Vox
73% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, distortion, clarity
EarthQuaker Devices Cranker Distortion Enhancement Device
EarthQuaker Devices
72% similarityShared character: reliable_performance, high_gain_settings, distortion
DigiTech Metal Master
Digitech
95% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive Distortion
MXR
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Digitech DOD Boneshaker
Digitech
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Mad Professor Stone Grey Distortion
Mad Professor
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive
MXR
72% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, definition, hard_rock
Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
72% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, hard_rock, distortion
Keeley Filaments
Keeley
71% similarityShared character: reliable_performance, high_gain_settings, distortion
Suhr Riot
Suhr
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, pick_attack, hard_rock
Carl Martin Greg Howe Lick Box
Carl Martin
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, definition, articulation
Fender Pugilist
Fender
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, articulation, pick_attack
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive, the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Keeley Filaments. Budget picks: Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator, EarthQuaker Devices Cranker Distortion Enhancement Device, DigiTech Metal Master.
What pairs well with the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt DR103H, Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet, Traynor BB115 — Stack Hiwatt DR103H on top and a high gain tone tightens toward tight.
How much does the JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).