The Gold Standard concept is simple: Start by combining a Gold Shift and a Helium in a single enclosure then optimize the circuits for maximum performance and seamless integration when stacked. The result is an elevated level of performance that is, in a word, amazing.

The Gold Standard Side:

The Gold side is operating  very similar to the Gold Shift pedal on which it is based. The circuit was tweaked in several ways: The tonal center on the tone control has been shifted for a somewhat softer attack. Neutral is now at approximately 2 O’Clock. When the switch is selected to the Gold setting, the upper harmonics stay strong but the “bite” has been trimmed back a bit at higher gain settings. Overall, there is a slightly “woodier” tone as well. The “Shift” side of the switch is a smokier, slightly more compressed tone. This setting works particularly well with brightish guitars and amps. The “Shift” setting is also a great choice for achieving the elusive “violin tone”.

The Helium Side:

The primary design goal of tweaking the  Helium side was to achieve a natural, organic low-gain performance and to compliment the Gold side when stacked.  The tonal center was shifted slightly and the overall voice was tweaked, particularly in the lower mids. This is most evident when using  a neck pickup, particularly a Strat or Tele; the tones are absolutely stellar!

The Gold Shift is a result of so many people asking for the Gain Stage Gold after it was discontinued.

Not wanting to just bring it back in its original form, a new voicing was added that makes the Gold Shift an extremely versatile overdrive.
One thing that made the Gain Stage Gold standout was, as the gain is turned up, the pick attack becomes more percussive — almost like playing with a metal pick. This is carried through to the Gold Shift because in the “Gold” position, it is 100% identical to the original circuit. The “Shift” position is a creamier, “violin tone” at higher gain settings.

Overall, the Gold Shift covers a lot of territory; from aggressive higher gain to sultry, smokey blues.

GS3 – Sample settings to get you started. (PDF)

Helium – View manual (PDF)

Jetdrive – View manual (PDF)

Red Shift – View manual (PDF)

Red Square – View manual (PDF)

Tritium – View manual (PDF)

Vibe – View manual (PDF)

Atlanta’s Ede Wright checks out the Jetter Gear GS3.

Essentially, three pedals in one! The unique third foot switch allows for impressive control over your overdrive needs in an enclosure designed to fit on the tightest pedal boards!

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Atlanta’s Ede Wright takes the GS3 for a spin.

Pete Thorn puts the Jetdrive through its paces in this comprehensive demo.

Pete Thorn demos the Jetter Gear Jetdrive

The Helium is turning into many players’ secret weapon. This low-gain design has that elusive quality of making almost any gear sound better…so much so that many are leaving it on all the time just to sweeten things up.

Harmonically rich and smooth as silk, the Helium has just the right amount gain on tap to cover the bases from edge-of-breakup to driving rhythm. The Helium is also a dream to stack with other pedals opening up a whole range of tones that simply aren’t available with most single pedals.

The Helium, placed after other overdrive pedals, offers the most flexible and satisfying tones we have ever heard. It might seem counter-intuitive to place a low gain pedal after a higher gain pedal in the chain (and we generally follow that rule) but the Helium reacts like no other pedal in our experience.

View Pro Guitar Shop’s Helium video on YouTube.

We managed to squeeze all the swirly, watery goodness of the original into the smallest box possible! Did we mention it works with a single 9V battery as well?

A REAL Vibe that will fit on your pedalboard!

Features -

• True four-stage classic light driven circuit. Each stage is electrically matched.
• Each unit individually calibrated for consistent performance.
• Modern circuit interpretation that retains the critical aspects of the classic vibe.
• High input impedance…it will not load down your guitar signal.
• Unity gain output…no fooling around with a volume control.
• Custom voicing circuit provides a sweet, liquid tone.
• The smallest four-stage vibe that is pedalboard friendly.
• True Bypass
• Operates on any high quality 9V power supply such as the Boss PSA-120, Voodoo Lab Pedal Power, or the Visual Sound 1-Spot.
• It will work with a 9V battery (not included) for up to one hour…it can get you through a set in a pinch.
• Custom, USA, made steel enclosure with fully welded seams.
• Hand built in the USA with the highest quality components…no SMD technology!
• Pulsing status LED that indicates Intensity as well as Rate.

View Pro Guitar Shop’s Vibe video on YouTube.

When you want to mark your territory and growl with authority. When the gain goes up on the Tritium the tone is huge. Lots of firm, solid low end combined with a “just right” midrange bark and a detailed top that doesn’t get ragged.

The Tritium was the result of taking the knowledge gained from designing the Jetdrive and Helium and incorporating it in a higher gain pedal. The organic feel and character of those pedals was blended into the unique gain structure of the Tritium…but we didn’t stop there!

We loved the Gain Stage Gold and Gain Stage Green (both discontinued) for higher gain. Both had unique qualities: the Gold had a distinct note attack and bloom; the Green had a huge, grinding low-end.
We managed to meld these qualities into the Tritium, creating a higher gain pedal that doesn’t sacrifice tone and feel for gain.

As with all Jetter Gear pedals, the noise floor remains incredibly low.

View Pro Guitar Shop’s Tritium video on YouTube.

The pedal that redefines the meaning of organic and transparent! All the juicy goodness that your guitar has to offer remains intact as the Jetdrive works its magic. From shimmering boost to liquid legato lines, the Jetdrive delivers!

The Jetdrive provides a solution for players needing maximum tonal flexibility in a compact pedal.

The Jetdrive was the result of Brad’s quest for the most open and natural sounding overdrive possible. Through seemingly endless experiments, he developed a pedal that truly compliments the guitar by allowing all the subtleties and nuances to come through the mix.

From the slightest addition of grit to searing overdrive, the Jetdrive covers a vast range of tonal options.
Each channel offers a distinct flavor…the Blue channel is a bit more aggressive in nature while the Green channel is more buttery. Either channel can provide everything from clean boosting to crunchy grind. With maximum gain settings, each channel can also provide harmonically sublime moderate gain lead tones.

Engage both channels and create lead tones that will bring the house down. The Jetdrive was finely tuned so that every conceivable setting will remain focused and clear. The low-end will stay tight and focused and you will not hear harshness or spikiness on the top.

Deceptively simple in its layout, the Jetdrive offers a very broad tonal palette on which to paint your sonic masterpiece.

View Jetdrive demo with Pete Thorn on YouTube.

View Pro Guitar Shop’s Jetdrive video on YouTube.

The Red Square was a pedal that I procrastinated in building for quite some time. I had received
many requests to incorporate the Red Shift into a dual pedal. What finally got me to do it was a
request from an guitarist that I admire and respect tremendously. When I told him my idea, he
simply told that I need to “Get this pedal done! Now!”

The Red Square concept is simple: Combine a Red Shift and a Helium in an enclosure the size of
the Jetdrive.
I have always felt that the Helium is a perfect stacking pedal and with the Red Shift, it is simply
amazing. It is a seamless integration that just keeps providing tone, tone and more tone!
 
The Red Shift Side:
When the Red/Shift is in the Red position, the pedal is operating 100% as it’s predecessor, the
Gain Stage Red. Flip the switch to Shift and a complete re-voicing of the pedal takes place. We
incorporated all the goodness of the fat, woody and aggressive tone of the Gain Stage Purple–
in other words, voiced like a vintage aluminum panel Super Lead.
 
The Helium Side:
The primary design goal of the Helium was to achieve a natural, organic low-gain performance .
Specifically, we tweaked the Helium with more harmonic contrast and we squeezed a bit more
piano-like bass performance out of it. The Helium allows the guitar signal to be reproduced with
startling transparency without sterility or stridency.

Ford Thurston takes the Red Square for a spin