Finding My Perfect Overdrive Pedal

[@manueldelatorre2383]

NISEBELLE’S DEMOS NEVER MISS, I SWEAR, EACH ONE KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER😭😭

[@GitShiddy]

The staff at the last place to just be able to hear you & say "try the Nobles" that's what you want in a guitar store. People who can just hear you & know what'll work. And that they saved you money after you decided to purchase...those are good people.

[@JasonTMays]

Your videos are truly a joy to watch and something our gear community needs! Thank you!

[@nisebelle]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait for more Jag-Wars!

[@sneakyflutes]

It’s nice to see a KZbin pedal review video by someone who isn’t playing blues, jazz fusion, or metal. Getting a sense of how a pedal sounds when some goober is only playing blues licks is just impossible for me.

[@loopydemos]

This was such a fun watch. Thanks for taking us with you gear hunting!

[@30smsuperstrat]

Hey, this is so cool! It's awesome to see that the guitar shops in Seattle are still going strong. The Trading Musician has so many great memories. I even had a homeless guy warn me not to get ripped off by them once, back when homelessness wasn't such a big topic. They've always treated me well. But it's a shame that we've lost so many great shops in the south end. Don's Green River Music was epic, and A# was always fun, but they're both gone now. Thanks for taking us along on this adventure.

[@JackieTheCatfox]

When I bought my first overdrive pedal, it was a used DOD Mystic Blues that I bought second-hand for about $20. It's still one of my favorite guitar pedals EVER, and I wouldn't change it for the world. It gives me exactly the tone that I need. So I relate to the "I bought a surprisingly cheap yet unexpectedly good drive pedal" thing.

[@DemosfromtheNoiseHole-julian]

Tabs and lessons. Your chops are sick!

[@paulschlachter4313]

Nice. I liked the "let's involve the whole city in my pedal video" approach. Also great: the honest self-reflexion when it comes to what you really need.👍

[@canful2596]

I've been trying to learn how to play guitar for the last 15 years now. I always end up dropping it because I get distracted or because things happen in life. I discovered your channel during a really exciting new chapter in my life and your videos have been one of my main inspirations when it comes to learning how to play again. Every time I receive a new video notification I get double the motivation because you always look so happy when you're playing and you always sound so good that I have to try and achieve that as well. Thank you so much for the videos and for the inspiration!

[@nisebelle]

You have no idea how happy that makes me to read! I’m so glad you’ve found some inspiration from these videos and I hope you keep on playing!

[@Pikaryaa]

You should do more videos like this, watching you travel around the town is fun!

[@AMP_7]

Your editing is amazing, to the point even a instrument's noob like me loves your videos ! Thanks nisebelle

[@wonbangcho3687]

Great video. I went through (maybe still going through) my OD/Distortion hunt and I loved hearing both the pedals you chose, but more importantly was your thought process. Too many KZbinrs sing the praises of every demo pedal but few compare more than two and fewer still explain in context why one or more pedal might fit for different rigs. This was a pedal tour and I also liked the tour of literal shops and the city.

[@ekaterinalexiescanln9105]

Pretty solid pick, sounds a bit like a Marshal Gov'ner pedal from 90s. ... JHS has some fun pedalcasts since Josh has a collection of 4000+ pedals that they also regularly feature such a wide variety of brands.

[@paullaughton6016]

Thanks for sharing this, and taking us on your journey. Your song is awesome, your production sounds great!

[@benjammin1943]

damn! 12:03 kicks on and that sounds gooooooood. Thanks for the vid!

[@noyd4172]

Great vlog and a good reminder that the world of music is out there with the sunshine, sunglasses, pavement, grass, and people, not in our collective amazon or reverb cart. Also, I've heard some iffy things about Big Ear so avoiding the pizza was probably for the best. I think your choice ended up sounding perfect; in the internet gear conversation, there's so much emphasis put on versatility that sometimes we get all this stuff and still have no direction. Thanks to the staff being right there, maybe we learned that the perfect pedal isn't the "best" pedal, it's the pedal that's just for you. Funnily enough, your pedalboard and set-and-forget use case has a lot in common with Josh Scott (creator of the Morning Glory), but he uses a Sovtek Mig 50 (very close to a Fender Bassman, darker than your amps) which explains why it felt like 96% right. Every time you hit the octave-up on the Whammy not only was it smooth (like you intended) but I had some the same feeling as my first time listening to Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so not only are you sounding good, but the music is happening! Excited to hear what you write.

[@christopherreily1895]

Pedal shopping was cool but I want to hear more about that lunch!! Yum!!

[@MichaelBCoats]

Nisebelle! Thanks for taking us shopping. Great choice of pedal. I love the demo at the end. Then you pulled out the violin and I said "whoa!" My friend, you are amazing. Happy playing to you!

[@mykneeshurt8393]

Fun video. I'm sitting next to my very first amp right now. I got it at Trading Musician... decades ago. I also spent like 3 hours in Dusty Strings looking for a "how to play beginner guitar" for my dad. I think they thought I was going to rob them.. But I found a book and got my dad into playing guitar.

[@JpeterZoom-gt3pn]

Listening to your music...it sounds like seattle grudge music from the 90s...I am saying...'sounds like'...not 'sounds exactly the same' there are flavours and shades and tones that reflect seattle grudge music for me...and every part of your music has a great tone and layering I really like the sound of...more than anyone I have heard before...as you have achieved a fat, warm, sound that is clean and clear...which is awesome!!!

[@JpeterZoom-gt3pn]

The separation and layering in your tracks of the incidental and background music...is really-really good!!!

[@GearzillaGuitars]

After many years of searching for a great overdrive and the heavy influence of the Tubescreamer from my Dad who makes them sound amazing, for which I do not... the screamer is not a sonic tool I get a good sound out of. I eventually ended up with an Nobels ODR mini and It is the best drive I have ever used and now has a special place in my heart

[@timwilkson1040]

Love that you got your pedal from one of my favorite places Trading musician, bought and sold so much gear through them over the years

[@pedalscapes]

Thanks for sharing your tone quest - Judging by the sounds and smile you made the right choice! Cheers 😎

[@bananahippo]

nobels is one my favorites. great stacked or on its own. plus you can connect up 18volts to it . giving it tons of headroom. its a perfect simple od. great choice love the playing!

[@wren23_bass-synths]

For me, my perfect pedal(s) is the Boss CE-20 dual chorus the SansAmp YYZ. Perfect for my fretless bass. The Boss gives you all their classic chorus and able store your settings. The YYZ gives just enough boost and grit. Perfect pedals for the bass.

[@ellisduncan7641]

Great video this really satisfied the guitar geek in me. Oh and wonderful playing

[@BeastMadeReviews]

sounds great, Nisbelle! Your new pedal really does match well with your rig and style!

[@mikesyria1787]

I still have the cheap tube screamer. That is now worth money

[@wade998]

Used to buy and sell my gear at the Trading Musician back in the 90s! Lots a of good deals to be had back then. My petal vote would be DS1, DS2, Sansamp Classic and Tube Screamer..

[@gunayyunus]

I understand you were looking for a more transparent and tonally darker overdrive. You have made a very good choice, congratulations :) It is a choice that is compatible with your equipment. I follow your work and wish you continued success. Greetings from Turkey and my band Echo Noise. Gunay

[@capitaldharma]

This was the most fun guitar video I’ve seen in ages. It was a demo, a journey, a tour of one of my favorite cities, and the music and playing were great. Keep making stuff like this!

[@zackryan4180]

Such a chill fun watch, hope you do more videos like this!

[@kaceyvibes]

Your music and your videos are always so engaging and entertaining, thanks for sharing them with us! I used to be a pedal fiend before I became a mom and couldn't justify the spending. I've done a few shootouts over the years, to narrow it down to the ones I actually love and will use, and aside from a couple unique "boutique" ones that I kept because I'd never be able to get them again, now I end up playing with a Boss BD-2 the most. With a GE-7 EQ in front of it, I have been able to sculpt almost any tone I like, and it also happens to be the first pedal I ever bought

[@magraretsbane6274]

I just noticed that incredibly creative use of delay in the jam, your videos are genuinely some of the best I’ve seen and I’ll be first in line as soon as your original music hits the internet

[@birdsong2552]

I have tried dozens of overdrive pedals, the one thing I learned is that it is not pedal as such, but the interaction between amp and pedal that matters the most. If you realize that, you can get fantastic OD sounds with one or two 30-50 dollar drive pedals. Just test and mix until you find a good combination. And alwaysn always test on your own amp.

[@noahpauley]

I personally found that my current perfect OD pedal is the Earthquaker Special Cranker. It’s a simple OD with a toggle for silicon and germanium circuits. But tbh if I were to upgrade, the Morning Glory would definitely be my perfect OD.

[@nisebelle]

Haven’t tried the Cranker before I’ll have to give it a shot! But I can definitely vouch for the Morning Glory!

[@patrickmcandrew4949]

Without naming names, I got a second-hand, lesser known heavy metal pedal for about $40, which is one of my favorites for rock and blues. I set the knobs around 5 instead of 10. The sustain soars for miles. It sounds almost Gilmour-esque for solos. Sometimes cheap things can sound expensive! Haha

[@grimper35]

Congrats on your choice. I use the Wampler take on the Nobels ODR1 (it’s called the ‘Belle’). I think it was $149 new (not even used). And I LOVE it! It’s my favorite OD pedal. I love that ODR-style sound.

[@NoBrakes23]

Also my fave OD.

[@SlowMotorBike]

This is so great. The take away for me is that the more expensive pedal is not necessarily "better". Sometimes a cheap pedal is great! I think even Josh from JHS would say that. 🤘

[@therewasascene]

Oh snap that’s crazy they have one of those pizza muffs Good call on the Nobels’ EQ!! Fits perfectly with your rig. The added meat when switching from sparkly clean to drive is just right.

[@williekenk]

This was really great! As a new player, it's so easy to give into the reviews, features and hype of various pedals. But your real world approach was a great reminder of simplicity and that it doesn't need to be flashy or high end. I also love seeing practical use of a Whammy. One of my favorites and this was a unique and simple showcase of that pedal.

[@nisebelle]

The whammy is my favorite pedal on my board! If I could only keep on pedal it would be that haha Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@nedim_guitar]

The best overdrive for me: T-Rex Møller (or Moller, if you don't have the Danish ø). I've tried quite a few overdrive pedals and this one just works better than any other, for me. It's similar to a Tube Screamer, but it's not a TS. The T-Rex Møller is more transparent, it doesn't have as much of those honky mids. These are the features: - overdrive and a boost channel (gain, tone and level for the OD, one boost knob for the boost volume) - a mix knob so you can mix in dry signal with your overdrive, so you'll cut through the mix better - a button (version 1)/a switch (version 2) that gives you more or less low end; I prefer more. It's simple, but it sounds really good! It has seriously worked with any other overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedal that I have tried it with, before or after those. It's crazy! I put my DOD Carcosa fuzz into it and it just fattened the fuzz up like a champ! One interesting thing is that the guys at That Pedal Show did a shootout between different types of pedals compared to the King Of Tone, and it turns out that the T-Rex Møller sounds the closest. That's good, because you can find them for only 50 bucks. I have the first version of the pedal, but it's the same circuit, it's just that the V2 has a switch instead of a button for the low end toggle, as I wrote above. Try the T-Rex Møller, I'm curious what you think!

[@kartikxramesh]

I love the background music in this, great watch!

[@johnnytoofar7290]

I searched for a LONG time trying to find the best distortion pedal for me. Most sound the same and were as impressive as the gain channel of a solid state Crate from the 90's. I did find some great ones like the Earthquaker Devices Life pedal but that puppy was $300+. I finally discovered the Revv G4. It sounds awesome. And I was able to find one on Reverb, used, for $110. SCORE!!!

[@PedalPlayhouse]

I do love that in combo with the pedalboard it got some really nice Yvette Young vibes.

[@matthewkorsmo7752]

Let me just say I have a severe overdrive problem (think the trouble with tribbles) - the ODR-1 is a great pedal. It's fun to see/hear it in a non-Nashville setting.

[@johowohoj]

Awesome, I use the nobles right behind a Greer Lightspeed… Rock on!!!

[@terrymcguniess7582]

yes the dreaded seeking of the pedal the hardest quest there is i like she kept it simple sometimes simplicity is best btw nice jaguar

[@kilgoretrout321]

For anyone who doesn't know, the ODR-1 is the go-to overdrive for the best session musicians in the industry. Nisebelle picked it from a crowded pack, which is some pretty awesome validation!

[@LarsonGuitarPlayer]

Love the ODR, but will check out the JAM pedal. The Morning Glory is also great. I can't live with just one overdrive pedal, got to have at least three or four on my board. Really like your music, by the way. And great playing!

[@freds2052]

This video was so excellent! Thanks for taking us on your shopping journey, demonstrating financial restraint (this is something I struggle with lol), and fucking shredding throughout. Excited to see what's next from you :)))

[@definitelynotdrei9561]

i swear to god these demos r insane i'd kill for a full version

[@izzysilv]

I love the way you tell stories. Great video and great playing!

[@nickbricks57]

It's always good to find the perfect, well anything. I've pretty much finished buying guitars, from an Edwards Les Paul Custom, to a Modded Strat and Penelope (My beloved telecaster) an AC15, and my now almost complete pedalboard, just waiting on the Wah/Volume pedal, TU3S and looper to come in. I have the perfect gear for me and now I just need to practice my exercises more and sculpting my tone.

[@julirichmond3]

You have a built in tube screamer on your amp. Am I missing something?

[@drewsleyy3836]

love this format, the video itself, and the playing / composition at the end was superb!! Easily one of my favorite channels rn. Rock on nisebelle 🤟🏻

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Only just discovered your channel watching your old videos have inspired me to try a few mods and general maintenance and improve my soldering process keep rocking!🙂

[@cowsmoosic]

that violin part is so cool i really didn't expect it but it works so well. kind of wish it was longer

[@jamesreyes4654]

When I saw the last store I instantly thought you should of tried the odr 1 props to the shop for suggesting 1 something that is amazing but most people don’t know about 2 suggesting something good/different even if it is less expensive than what you were going to walk out with it shows that the store really has integrity

[@DrDizzleFrizzle]

Another one to consider is the TC Electronics MojoMojo OD. Been my favorite overdrive for a long time. Has a ton of bass, but it's a joy and like $50 new. Paul Gilbert used one for awhile, until they made him a signature Mojomojo. Not sure what the difference between the two is though.

[@craigparse1439]

Love the Seattle scene (when the sun is out)!

[@STRKLLR]

So fun to see you go to the same shops I did on my quest for an OD pedal. I ended up getting a Plumes from American music. It works great with my Epiphone SG (aftermarket pickups). Your videos are always so fun AND informative. Thank you for representing our city in such a great way ❤

[@MaggieKeizai]

Ah, the good ol' trading musician. I'm on the OD hunt, too, but probably shouldn't be. I keep building another one, buying another one and modding it, and going back to the ol' SD-1 and DOD 250 pedals. WELP

[@hellomynameisscen]

Each video you upload is a banger! I would love to see a tour of your small studio and the gear in it!

[@cumfartchuglord]

I love this channel. Such good vibes. Always smiling.

[@jeremyedwards3388]

Just discovered your channel, I love your content, that end jam was on fire, stuck in my head now!

[@titichartay7216]

This female muso appreciates your search & your approach !😊

[@philmckrackensr2159]

Congrats Nicebelle! That pedal sounds great. Loved the tune at the end too. Had to get up and dance. 😅

[@leftistfrog404]

that was a really cool video, also I loved the demo at the end!

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

Great video, you're so good at putting a story together. Loved the demo song as well, like Covet meets that dog. I've got the Nobels too, I love how smooth and articulate it sounds and it works great with my bright homemade guitar into my Marshall Origin that's set kinda dark.. Bonus is mine is a ltd edition in like a British Racing Green Sparkle so it's a little nicer to look at than the standard model haha!

[@williambebeau1506]

Just bumped into this video unexpectedly, but I've got to say, this video format is honestly really good, and super entertaining and engaging. Would absolutely love to see more of it, absolutely stellar work! Instantly subscribed! ^_^

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

I love a cheap dupe. I recently sold my TS808 for like £100 cause I remembered I still had my first pedal - an Arion Tubulator that cost £20. I figured I couldn't imagine a person who'd reliably be able to tell the difference, and cashed in.

[@paintnamer6403]

The first pedal I bought was a Tube Screamer in 1981 but it took more than 15 years for me to really get into Gear Acquirement Syndrome. I like my Rocktron Gainiac.

[@geoffjoynes8176]

Another win for the nobels! Great demo vid!

[@CherubRocket1979]

I love how the shop did to opposite of UPsell you and you got exactly what you wanted. 🥰

[@josephrusso7069]

Girl, I love that you're rockin' your true self! Subscribed!

[@brncrw]

Sweet tones and tune! I had no idea Dusty Strings carried electric stuff. 👀 I'm always searching for fuzz and reverb pedals. Just picked up a Keeley Loomer, which has both. Love the muff setting on it. Can't say it's my favorite verb, but having the flexibility to run it pre or post fuzz is sweet. Oh, great meeting you at Mike's gig on Saturday.

[@nisebelle]

I didn't know they did either until I was on their website! I love the Loomer! Definitely one of my favorites fuzzes. It was great to meet you as well! What a great show!

[@GetOffset]

Those Fender tube distortion pedals were good--but yeah the boost didn't do a lot

[@nisebelle]

I was super impressed with it (besides the boost)! I had no idea Fender even released those haha

[@GetOffset]

The line was kind of hit or miss but there were some real winners!@@nisebelle

[@68halfcab]

Nisebelle, a very informative and useful video!!! Thank You Darlin'!!!!

[@samz9121]

New subscriber here. I know I can just say this on your wrong reasons vid, but I must say, your style is very reminiscent of Yvette Young. It's a massive inspiration already and I'm looking forward to more content. Also to keep it on brand, my "perfect" overdrive is an Australian builder Vander. a 2 in 1 overdrive named the Drive Thru. The right side is essentially a Lightspeed and the left side is more of a 45 Caliber. I honestly never needed another overdrive and it knocked off the Pettyjohn Pettydrive that was my mainstay for years.

[@gamecubeslayer]

Happy you found an overdrive that works for you 😊 And wow that demo at the end! You’re an amazing player and Ariel is such a cool guitar 💙

[@Dorachagi1]

Delightful vid, thanks for sharing!

[@alberthblobber5236]

This end demo was so sick! Can we please get a release? I keep listening to this.

[@zidanechanmusic]

Looking forward for more music from you. I do not have a preferred overdrive but I am using my Boss DS-1w. It is so good I prefer the distortion from my pedal than my DSL20 drive channel.

[@timvanboening9432]

Holy guacamole! I found your Jag neck video today and you and I have so many of the same guitar loves! We both own Jags, you own a Bass VI and I’ve always wanted one. You also identify more as a bass player, and I do also. You have the Epiphone Valve Jr cab and my amp is an Epiphone Valve Jr! I also learned in this video you’re from Seattle and I live down in the Tacoma area (I NEED to go to those stores!!) I have also been eyeing the Nobels OD. I played the mini version at GC while my girlfriend was at Ross shopping, but I wasn’t impressed. I think it also had to do with the Squier Jag a thousand people have used I was playing and non-dialed in demo pedal amp. I think if I went in with MY Jag and took the time to dial in the amp, it would yield better results. I think I’ll play my Jaguar now! Thank you for inspiring me!

[@gargantuangooners]

That demo jam is epic

[@DrKevGuitar]

I was very pleased to see the Mojo Hand Magpie get a look in. It's underrated and fabulous in equal measure. But you made the Nobels sound so good I may have to get one myself! And Nisebellle, you are FANTASTIC guitar player, like seriously top tier. That whole demo at the end is magnificent! Thank you!

[@nisebelle]

I’d never heard of Mojo Hand FX before this but the Magpie was such a great pedal!

[@karioa2346]

2am nisebelle lets goo

[@blankinfinitystudios]

I have to agree, the nobels suits you perfectly. If you find someday wanting something a bit different i think you might like the boss blues driver as well.

[@nisebelle]

I was low key looking for a blues driver at every shop haha

[@blankinfinitystudios]

@@nisebelle next time haha

[@russellzauner]

Nice video - I just use a 40 buck Caline Crazy Cacti two stage drive (Fulltone clone)...Keely has just released the Tube Screamer/Nobel 2-1 pedal, too!

[@rickc2102]

When you've got a great-sounding guitar, the bb circuit is the best, zero coloration. Mine's the Keeley Blues Disorder, 'cause it comes with a bonus ocd drive inside it.

[@TNTales]

If you like the Nobels and the Morning Glory check out the Browne Protein. It's quite expensive even used but it has both circuits in a small dual housing and each side has 3 controls.

[@jonnyboy1925]

They all sounded great to me, but I'd probably go with the Keely for my sound. But forget all that, what we really need is a full breakdown and technical analysis of those absolute banger sunglasses!

[@nisebelle]

The knock off raybans come stock with a black poly finish, gold hardware, and some really nice warm dark lenses!

[@bsjeffrey]

the nobels is my most recent overdrive addition, and it went instantly into permanent usage status in my stacking array.

[@Mentalocrity]

Whoa, I'd never heard of Capitol Loans before. I'm gonna be moving to that area soon and was having a hard time finding music shops (especially now that Trading Musician is gone), just goes to show that you gotta dig sometimes.

[@gf301]

Sounds great that pedal, bargain price too. Really like your playing, full of interesting ideas, your videos are always well put together and entertaining. Hey what's not to like?!

[@ftal7821]

Yessss another upload!❤

[@carlosaguilera838]

Amazing tone and better playing. Loved your process for choosing a drive pedal 😅