The TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate is a highly flexible noise-reduction pedal designed to control unwanted hiss, hum and high-gain background noise without unnecessarily compromising the natural sustain and dynamics of your playing.

Unlike a basic single-band noise gate, the Sentry offers three operating modes: Gate, TonePrint and Hiss, allowing it to cover everything from conventional gating through to more sophisticated multiband noise reduction.

With dedicated Threshold, Decay and Damp controls, TonePrint support and a flexible side-chain-style signal path, the Sentry is particularly well suited to high-gain guitar rigs, complex pedalboards and players who need precise control over unwanted noise.

This Pre-Owned example is in Good condition.

No power supply is included.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	TC Electronic
Model	Sentry Noise Gate
Effect Type	Noise Gate / Noise Reduction
Modes	Gate / TonePrint / Hiss
Controls	Threshold, Decay, Damp
TonePrint	Yes
Power	9V DC
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned
Power Supply	Not Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate in Good condition.

The Good condition grade reflects noticeable cosmetic wear consistent with previous use while remaining fully functional.

Please study the photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual pedal.

No power supply is included.

KEY FEATURES

• TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate

• Advanced noise gate and noise reduction pedal

• Gate mode

• TonePrint mode

• Hiss / multiband mode

• Threshold control

• Decay control

• Damp control

• TonePrint compatible

• USB connectivity for TonePrint editing

• Side-chain-style send and return connectivity

• Suitable for high-gain rigs

• Useful for guitar and bass

• Compact pedalboard-friendly enclosure

• 9V DC operation

• Good Pre-Owned condition

• No power supply included

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The Sentry is much more flexible than a simple hard gate.

For traditional stop/start gating, the Gate mode provides familiar control over when the signal closes. Hiss mode uses multiband processing to target unwanted high-frequency noise more intelligently, while TonePrint allows much deeper customisation.

That makes it useful both for extreme high-gain rigs and for more subtle noise reduction where preserving sustain is important.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Threshold Control

The Threshold control determines the signal level at which the gate begins to attenuate the signal.

Higher settings make the gate activate sooner, while lower settings allow quieter notes and longer sustain to remain audible.

Decay Control

The Decay control determines how quickly the signal is attenuated after it falls below the threshold.

Faster settings create a tighter, more immediate cutoff, while slower settings produce a smoother and more natural fade.

Damp Control

The Damp control determines how much the signal is reduced when the gate closes.

This allows the Sentry to be used either as a complete mute or as a more subtle noise-reduction tool.

THREE OPERATING MODES

Gate Mode

Gate mode provides conventional full-band noise gating.

This is particularly effective for:

• High-gain rhythm guitar

• Tight stop/start riffs

• Metal

• Hard rock

• Noisy pedalboards

Hiss Mode

Hiss mode uses a multiband approach to reduce unwanted noise.

Rather than simply cutting the entire signal, it can target noisy frequency areas more selectively, helping retain more of the natural instrument response.

TonePrint Mode

TonePrint mode allows customised gate settings to be loaded into the pedal.

Using TC Electronic’s TonePrint software, the Sentry can be tailored in much greater detail than is possible from the three front-panel controls alone.

TONEPRINT SUPPORT

The Sentry supports TC Electronic’s TonePrint platform.

This allows custom settings to be created and transferred to the pedal, giving much deeper control over its gating behaviour.

TonePrint editing is particularly useful for players with unusual signal chains or very specific gating requirements.

FLEXIBLE SIGNAL ROUTING

The Sentry includes additional signal-routing connections that allow it to monitor one part of the signal chain while controlling noise elsewhere.

This is useful when placing noisy distortion and gain pedals within the controlled section of the rig while allowing the pedal to respond directly to the clean guitar signal.

This configuration can produce tighter and more natural gate tracking in high-gain setups.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The TC Electronic Sentry is particularly well suited to:

• High-gain guitarists

• Metal players

• Hard rock musicians

• Pedalboard users

• Guitarists using multiple gain pedals

• Bassists

• Recording musicians

• Players with noisy single-coil setups

• Players wanting more control than a basic noise gate provides

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The Sentry works particularly well for:

• Metal

• Hard rock

• Progressive guitar

• High-gain rhythm

• Tight riffing

• Studio recording

• Live pedalboards

• Noisy amplifier setups

• Single-coil noise reduction

• Complex effects chains

HOW IT COMPARES

Sentry vs Basic Noise Gate

A conventional noise gate often provides only a Threshold control.

The Sentry adds Decay, Damp, multiband noise reduction and TonePrint editing, allowing much more precise adjustment.

Gate Mode vs Hiss Mode

Gate mode attenuates the complete signal once it drops below the selected threshold.

Hiss mode is designed for more selective noise reduction and can sound more natural in setups where a full hard gate is unnecessary.

Sentry vs Simple High-Gain Gate

For very aggressive stop/start playing, a simple hard gate can work well.

The Sentry offers that capability while also providing more subtle options for blues, rock, studio and general pedalboard use.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Guitar / Bass Effects Pedal
Brand	TC Electronic
Model	Sentry Noise Gate
Effect Type	Noise Gate / Noise Reduction
Modes	Gate, TonePrint, Hiss
Controls	Threshold, Decay, Damp
TonePrint	Yes
USB	Yes
Input	1/4"
Output	1/4"
Additional Routing	Send / Return
Power	9V DC
Recommended Supply	9V DC, greater than 100mA capability
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned
Power Supply	Not Included

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The TC Electronic Sentry requires a:

9V DC power supply capable of providing more than 100mA

A suitable regulated guitar-pedal power supply should be used.

No power supply is included with this Pre-Owned pedal.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players who need more precise and flexible noise control than a basic single-knob gate can provide.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level noise gates, simple high-gain gate pedals and basic multi-effects noise reduction.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain distortion, overdrive, boost, fuzz, modern amplifier rigs and complex pedalboards.

Our tip: Set the Threshold as low as possible while still controlling the unwanted noise. This helps preserve sustain and prevents quieter notes from being cut off prematurely.

Showroom feedback: The Sentry is especially useful because it can be either very aggressive or very subtle. The multiband Hiss mode works particularly well when you want to reduce noise without making the rig feel unnaturally gated.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate is a cost-effective way to add advanced noise management to your pedalboard.

This example is in Good condition.

No power supply is included.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music combines a large Birmingham showroom with nationwide ecommerce and knowledgeable musician-led advice.

Customers benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

• Birmingham's largest independent music store

• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews

• Knowledgeable musician-led advice

• Extensive experience with Pre-Owned effects pedals

• Large Birmingham showroom

• Secure online ordering

• Fast UK delivery

• Friendly customer support

• Part-exchange and trade-in service

TRADE IN. TRADE UP. SAVE MORE.

Your current pedals, guitar or other musical equipment could help towards the cost of this TC Electronic Sentry.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges effects, guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and a wide range of musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

If you already own effects pedals or other musical equipment you are considering replacing, Fair Deal Music can assess them for part exchange.

Trading in can remove the inconvenience of selling privately while allowing the value of your existing gear to go directly towards your next purchase.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this TC Electronic Sentry used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate in Good condition.

What does the Sentry do?

It reduces unwanted hiss, hum and background noise when you are not playing.

What controls does it have?

Threshold, Decay and Damp.

What modes does it have?

Gate, TonePrint and Hiss.

What is Gate mode?

Gate mode provides conventional full-band noise gating.

What is Hiss mode?

Hiss mode uses multiband processing to reduce unwanted noise more selectively.

Does it support TonePrint?

Yes.

Can I edit the gate settings in more detail?

Yes. TonePrint allows deeper customisation than the front-panel controls alone.

Does it have USB?

Yes, for TonePrint editing and firmware-related functions.

Is it suitable for high-gain guitar?

Yes. High-gain guitar rigs are one of the Sentry’s strongest applications.

Can it be used with bass?

Yes.

Does it have additional send and return connections?

Yes. These allow more advanced signal-chain configurations for improved gate tracking.

What power supply does it need?

A suitable 9V DC supply rated above 100mA.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included.

What condition is it in?

It is in Good condition.

Can I part-exchange another pedal against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers effects pedals and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.