Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive Reborn

£129.00

This is a New Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive Reborn from Nobels, listed in Overdrive Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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The Nobels ODR-1X is ideal for guitarists seeking classic overdrive with added versatility. Building on the renowned ODR-1 this pedal now includes a convenient Bass Cut knob for precise low-end control and a switchable gain boost for heavier tones. Whether you need true bypass for tonal purity or buffered bypass to maintain high frequencies with longer cable runs the ODR-1X offers both options. You can even control the pedal and its gain boost remotely making it perfect for live performances. With its rugged build glowing knobs and Mounty-P Mounting Plates this is an all-in-one solution for serious players.

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Nobels

Nobels is a respected brand in the guitar pedal market, primarily known for their ODR-1 overdrive pedal, which has become a staple for players seeking a natural, amp-like overdrive sound. The ODR-1 is celebrated for its smooth distortion, making it a popular choice among guitarists in genres such as rock and country. It has gained a loyal following, with endorsements from notable artists like Michael Wagener and Robbie McIntosh, who have praised its tone and versatility.

The ODR-1 is available in various versions, including the ODR-mini and the ODR-S, each designed to offer different tonal possibilities. The ODR-S model is particularly appreciated for its three-band EQ, which provides greater control over the tonal shape compared to the standard model. Nobels’ pedals, including the ODR-1, are often recommended as alternatives to more well-known overdrive pedals like the Tube Screamer, offering a unique character with a focus on warmth and clarity.

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Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive uses soft or moderate clipping to add harmonics and compression while retaining more of the original note shape than heavy distortion. Some circuits emphasise the midrange and trim bass before clipping; others remain broad, transparent or amplifier-like. Gain, clipping arrangement, headroom and tone filtering decide whether it supplies a light edge, a saturated drive sound or extra push into another gain stage.

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Bass

Voiced or equipped to retain low-frequency fundamentals and the higher headroom of a bass signal. Clean blends, crossovers and bass-specific filter ranges can preserve weight and articulation while the effected portion adds harmonics, movement or ambience.

Buffered Bypass

Keeps an active buffer in the signal path when the effect is bypassed. The buffer converts a high-impedance input to a lower-impedance output, helping long cables and multiple pedals retain level and high frequencies, although its headroom and noise remain part of the path.

True Bypass

Connects input directly to output through mechanical or relay switching when the effect is off, removing the active circuit from the audio path. It avoids buffer colour but leaves cable capacitance and switching design to influence high-frequency loss and possible switching noise.