JHS Paul Gilbert PG-14 Signature Distortion Pedal

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The power of Paul in one JHS enclosure! The JHS PG-14 distortion pedal is a FET-based distortion engine that delivers "full-stack" tone even at low volume.

Overview

The Paul Gilbert signature distortion PG-14 is a unique distortion pedal specifically designed to Paul's specifications. At the heart of the circuit is a FET-based distortion engine that emulates the touch, feel, and the response of a pushed tube amplifier.

Features:

- This circuitry allows the player to have the dynamics and tone of a loud stadium level amplifier at low/moderate volume levels.
- A second unique and essential feature of the design is that an active mid-frequency preamp is located at the front of the FET distortion circuitry.
- This design feature gives the user a vast sweep of tonal possibilities with any amp or guitar combination.
- The PG-14 is an end-all pedal for adding the ultimate dirt channel to your amplifier. A bonus feature is that it gives you all of Paul Gilbert's talent, decades of experience, and countless years of practice! Just hit the footswitch!
- The Paul Gilbert PG-14 runs on 9V DC negative center power

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Specs

- Effect Type: FET-based distortion/overdrive with active mid-frequency preamp
- Circuitry: FET-based distortion engine with active mid-frequency preamp
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4 inch
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4 inch
- Bypass Type: Buffered bypass
- Power Supply: 9V DC negative center
- Current Draw: 67mA
- Frequency Response: Mid frequency control range 400Hz to 7.5kHz

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 0.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): PG14

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@jhspedals.com
Web: https://www.jhspedals.info/general-inquiry

Reviews

(2 ratings)

Submitted January 15, 2026 by RC Gilbert in Houston, TX

"Badass in a pedal"

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I bought the JHS PG14 from Zzounds and it is badass. This thing does the wall of Marshall stacks thing to the blown up small amp about to explode thing, to the sputtering fuzz all in one pedal. It also does a mid gain blues tone that is amazing as well.And it has my last name written on it in Japanese.JHS just does everything better. This is a fantastic pedal. It might not replace your overdrive or fuzz but then again it just might.Solid build. Responsive and very ingenious EQ design. The push knob is the best thing since sliced bread. Great pedal. Does everything the online videos claim it to do. Did NOT make me play like Paul Gilbert but I am 100 percent satisfied none the less. zZounds again for the win!!!!