Nobels

Nobels is a German effects company that gained legendary status in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the release of the ODR-1 Overdrive, a highly underrated and influential overdrive pedal. The Nobels ODR-1 is celebrated by Nashville session musicians and players across various genres for its unique, mid-hump-free tone profile, often described as "natural" or "transparent." Unlike the mid-focused Tube Screamer, the ODR-1 boosts without compressing the midrange, retaining the natural character of the guitar and the connected valve amplifier. Reissued in both standard and mini formats (ODR-1 mini), the pedal features a distinctive Spectrum tone control that sweeps from bass cut to treble boost. A Nobels ODR-1 is the definitive choice for players seeking a thick, natural overdrive that seamlessly pushes a clean amp into creamy saturation while maintaining exceptional note clarity.