Greetings fellow Gear Junkies!
While we were checking out the ODR-1, we also spent a little time with this new little beast called the ODR-S or Overdrive Special (no relation or similarity to the Dumble of the same name that I’m aware of.)
Best thing about this pedal is the band EQ. That’s not common on overdrive pedals and I’ve never understood why because it’s SO helpful with brighter or darker guitars/amps/rigs in general.
This one was really fun to play and as you’ll hear definitely brings out my more rockin’ side, especially with the Les Paul.
If you have trouble with the sound, check the volume slider at the bottom of the player. On my computer it seems to be off (the X) and I have to slide it up. From the last video I did I see I’m not the only one… maybe it’s a youtube thing.
Enjoy!
27 replies to "Nobels ODR-S Review"
A impressive reveal, I a minute ago known this on a colleague who was doing a little tad like psychoanalysis by this. He actually bought me breakfast as I bare it for him.. smile.
Hey Griff,
Thanks for the demo videos you did on the Nobels pedals. I appreciated your review about these pedals and the insights you shared based on your pro experience with guitar gear and tone. Considering the vast number of guitar effects pedals available, and the extremely subtle difference between many of them, it’s quite daunting for someone like myself, just getting into the guitar effects realm, to know what pedals to choose to put on a pedal board. I actually already own 2 overdrive pedals, and am still interested in possible adding 1 or 2 more. So, I hope you do more of these pedal effects videos, they’re very informative and helpful. Also, I found myself nodding my head when you talked about the benefit of the 3 band EQ on the ODR-S, as I’ve been thinking about that same feature would help me better tweak my live sound. The only other pedal I’ve heard (on-line) that had EQ knobs was the Paul Cochrin Timmy, which has a bass and treble EQ. When I heard a guy review and play this pedal on YouTube, I immediately noticed that it seemed to have a fat, warm tone, with some nice, thick, lows. Maybe you know this, but this is a hard pedal to find and purchase, even though I’ve heard that some guitar players in Nashville have this pedal and love it. Anyway, I’m going to the Nobels site now to check out the ODR-S a bit more.
Riche
Again,you leave me in awe.you really have a one on one with your sound..I’m thankful for your instructions and info…great pedal…
Yup, I agree awesome pedal and demo. Thank you Griff the all of the pedal demo’s and for showing the settings as you go along. Having gear demo’d by an instructor is important to me with regards to using it in the genre that I studied and you teach. As a result of the demo, I am out now $100 dollars, but no complaints as it will be a great addition to my pedal board, also thanks to your prior 2 video’s. Hopefully you will demo the other two Nobel pedals soon. I still have some pocket money left 🙂 Take care.
good show—great pedal, awesome guitar!
aloha,
Temple
too funny…odors review
Yep, it does sound good , Griff thats a pretty Les Paul you have there . Sounds good , l could see this pedal good for the ZZ Top type crunch…
hi griff. fab pedal…….guitarist pretty dam good…………roger r……………….
Great demo Griff. It’s gonna be one for the case
I liked it so much that i bought one.After hearing you demo this beast it sounded like it takes the place of several pedals with the turn of a button. Thank you Griff
Way Cool!
How is the ODR powered…9 volt battery or AC? What kind of warranty comes with the unit?
A “C-Note” seems like a reasonable price …hmm! Did Hendrix ever use an effect pedal similar to this one?
I can definitely hear the appeal of the device for metal-heads (a la ‘Metallica’) and Boogie masters ( a la ZZ Top).
Thank you for the superb introduction and demonstration!
Tarquinnian
No trouble with sound on this video
Thanks for sharing
Greg Williams
interesting! thanks guys!
Love the tones on both guitars ..I have a Strat and a LP clone so these …hmmmm? Thanks for the demos Griff . I think you ran the Pentatonic to death on both and now…I have to save a few pennies to see about getting that pedal . Keep it coming, every video I pick up something new !
Please tell me the purchase price and when I can order.
Thank You:
Michael
Wish I could play like you. Hope to someday.
Thanks Griff,Another great video.I would Love just to play one of you rifs,its too fast for me.Is there someway of slowing things down so I can learn.At 77 years my brain has slowed down as well as my fingers,now I know your not a brain specialist haha,but I have to learn,your the best at teaching,thanks Len.
Hey griff really love your blistering lead brakes on the nobel .D one ,would love to have a guy like you back in the eighty’s in my ba.ye.ahhhnd!we would have blown the music scene apart
Hello Griff
While your on the pedals there, I came across a pedal made by Tc electronics in Australia called “Ditto” and it is a True bypass 24bit Looper with a 5 minute record time in which you can record over on the fly. Its simple to use only one button and a volume knob. Made just for guitarists. 92mm L x 40mm W x 30mm H .
TCelectronic.com/manual for a bit more info.
Around $180-$250 on Ebay
Griff,I am going to wait before I start using the pedal, until I can at least play a riff all the way thru. I bought a Zoom 505II from a friend of mine. Do you think this will be ok? Mike Z.
hello u did it again These videos are great, and the info is awsome
An excellent pedal Griff and a great chance for you to show your rock guitar skills.
But as most of us students are probably concentrating on the excellent Blues guitar lessons you are providing then it may not be a priority.
I have just started learning the “5 Easy Blues Solos” you released in September 2013.
I opted for DVD and it comes with an easy to follow tablature book of the 5 solos.
Totally brilliant, affordable and excellent value.
A nice pedal, an american guitarist playing a Koch ??? Dutch amp!
Nice though. 🙂
Keep up the good work Griff!
These videos are great, and the info is awsome.. But as a beginner, do I need this.? Will I ever use it.? What should I really spend my limited budget on, first.? A good amp, a better guitar, or things like this to make me sound, well, not like ME..!
Awesome! – keep on rockin’ dude!
What is the most important pedal if you can only have one?
What a very nice pedal!!! Terric sound and lots of good variance. It is good to see it in action too.
Thank you Griff. I love equipment videos. Paul