The Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate is a Pigtronix noise gate pedal, currently around $75.41. Close alternatives include the Rocktron Hush Noise Gate and the Boss RCL-10. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Gatekeeper Micro is a compact noise gate pedal from Pigtronix providing effective signal gating and noise reduction in a micro-sized enclosure. The Gatekeeper eliminates unwanted noise and hum from high-gain signal chains with adjustable threshold and release controls.
- noise gate
- solid
- noise
- release
- micro sized enclosure
- micro enclosure
- noise gating
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
11% matchWhat Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
11% matchWhat 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4 adds a mid-forward voice over a flat, transparent tone
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head adds light grit on a transparent, clean tone
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
9% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
9% matchNobels ODR-1's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchRun Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate in the signal chain, clear of Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate delivers it
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai
JHS Pedals
tonal matchJHS Pedals JHS Bonsai adds light grit on a transparent, clean tone
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F
Cry Baby
tonal matchCry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate?+
The closest matches in character are the Rocktron Hush Noise Gate, the Boss RCL-10, the NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate. Budget picks: NuX NRN-1 Huminator Noise Gate, Artec SE-NGT, Fame LEF-319 Noise Gate. Boutique upgrades: Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, MXR M135 Smart Gate, Ibanez PT Gate.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Synergy SL2 Module — What Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Pigtronix Gate Keeper Micro Noise Gate cost?+
Around $75.41 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).