Port City Amplification Gain of Thrones Distortion & Boost

I’ve had the pleasure to demo a couple of amps (the Grandville and Merino) and a killer overdrive (the Sahana Drive) from local legends Port City Amplification, and have been blown away by their builds, aesthetics and tones. Today, we’re taking a look at their latest pedal release, the Gain of Thrones Distortion & Boost, which combines an amazing dirt circuit with PCA’s Salem Boost. This 2-in-1 will certainly boost your signal, as well as get you some amazing distortion sounds, but there’s a huge range of new and exciting things to discover lurking inside this beautiful monster…

Winter is loud.

The Gain of Thrones is the ultimate weapon for players seeking high-gain dominance. This pedal delivers thick, rich, and articulate distortion—with a touch of fuzz. With its 3-band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass) and a Presence control to shape your high-end you’ll command a wide kingdom of tones—from soaring leads to crushing rhythm walls. And with Port City’s Salem Boost circuit built in, you’ll have the power to cut through through any mix. There’s even an internal trim pot to adjust the level of gain saturation. Whether you’re storming the stage or defending your sonic throne, the Gain of Thrones puts the fire and fury at your feet.

I’ve been down to visit the Port City headquarters, and Daniel and his team are super nice, totally down to earth and really focused on making incredible gear. I’m happy to be able to provide a couple of sounds I think you’ll really dig in the demo below, but I’m really scratching the surface, as the Gain of Thrones Distortion & Boost has so so much to offer. Be sure to head to the Port City Amplification website for more info and ordering, and don’t forget to check out their extensive line of amps, cabs and more while you’re there – cheers!!

Rule your tone. Slay the mix. Take the throne.