NAMM 2020: Nobels' highly-rated ODR-1 overdrive gets a new Bass Cut edition

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The next evolution of the pedal favoured by Carl Verheyen, Guthrie Trapp and Micky Moody

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NAMM 2020: Guitarists don't need an excuse to buy overdrive pedals – it's an endless quest for tonal nirvana. So when the  cult classic Nobel ODR-1 gets an update, it's hard to resist. And this is an interesting one.

After requests from players, German brand Nobels have added an internal Bass Cut switch under the pedal's battery cover to offer added control over your low end.

In standard mode you'll get the full fat original, but with an internal power circuitry upgrade to allow for 9-18 V capability and allow extra headroom, if you want it. 

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The ODR-1 has proved to be a favourite with pros, especially session players, as it works so effectively with guitars' volume controls for on-the-fly tonal changes in songs. The pedal's wide range is controlled by a Spectrum control tone pot. Turning the knob clockwise increases the bass and treble at the same time. 

The ODR-1BC's (£99) midrange stays untouched in either direction to offer transparency with a pinch of warmth. It can be an especially effective pedal for Strat players as a result. 

To coincide with the ODR-1BC launch, it has been announced that Audio Distribution Group are now the distributor for Nobels in UK and Europe. 

Rob Laing
Rob Laing
Reviews Editor, GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars

Rob is the Reviews Editor for GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars, so spends most of his waking hours (and beyond) thinking about and trying the latest gear while making sure our reviews team is giving you thorough and honest tests of it. He's worked for guitar mags and sites as a writer and editor for nearly 20 years but still winces at the thought of restringing anything with a Floyd Rose.