Homeskoolin’ Saturday Pedal Shootout For Nobels Lovers

Hello lads and lasses…the kind folks at Nobels were kind enough to send me a 30th anniversary ODR-1 Overdrive pedal to try out, so I thought I would give it a swing.
Tell me what you think.
I realize this subject matter has been perhaps flogged on a bit too much in the past, but I still get a million questions regarding ODR-1s, so there must still be people wondering...so here we are,
The sweet lads at Nobels asked me for a short quote so I will say this:
“I am extremely proud to be a long time card carrying member of the Nobels family, the finest overdrive pedals ever made”

[@Skyecracker]

Not to speak for the masses, but I seriously doubt anyone who follows your channel feels overwhelmed by your vids...keep em coming Unc! Awesome as usual!

[@TheRange7]

@Skyecracker, you said it better than I could. If Tom put out 5 vids a day, I'd watch. He always imparts a positive vibe, a dose of knowledge, and stuff that makes me think. I never met Tom, but I feel like I've known him since we were youngins. To say I have mad respect for him is an understatement. He's the real deal holyfield and brings us outsiders into the heart of the pro end of the music business. For me, it's fascinating. I'm not a brown noser in any way. If I didn't like and appreciate Tom's uploads, I simply wouldn't watch. Cheers Larry, and thanks for starting homeskool my brother.

[@nathanallen9291]

Agreed. I can’t watch all the videos as they happen, but I want them all to be there when I am ready. This is going to be looked back on as an absolute textbook for guitarists. Wish this had existed when I was 15.

[@frankelias1952]

😂😂😂 I however am overwhelmed. I found his channel when he was about 2 years deep... I can't fucking catch up...😂😂😂

[@davidpekarsky2977]

Speak for the masses. You ain’t lying.

[@TheRange7]

@@frankelias1952 Frank, that's the true beauty of a channel like Tom's. You can watch at your own pace. I go back and re watch a bunch of his uploads over and over. The knowledge bombs he drops are subtle and so good.

[@bernhardkurzke4039]

Dear Tom, we did listen to comments (especially from You) when creating our golden "NewBalls" ODR-1 and we are very happy that the 30th Anniversary could please your ears. Yes, my retail "No1 Music Center" had been next street to Star Club and Kaiserkeller and Indra in Hamburg (where the Beatles started their career in 1960). All the best. Bernhard - Nobels Originator

[@danthegeetarman]

Love the new 30th anniversary version Bernhard. Well done. This shootout is proof for anyone that this new version holds its own amongst all the 90s originals (and the Vemuram Shanks too). Well done 👍

[@whiskybravo4648]

No such thing as over posting for Home Skoolers.

[@rao4sos]

Hi Unk Today;s party at George's was gold. Vince is a crackup. The rapid fire bits of guitar lore was vast and appreciated. It was like taking a PhD in Guitar history and construction. I felt immediately smarter. Imagine if you could download George's brain. He's a national treasure.

[@alancirwin]

Ended up buying a 30th anniversary Nobles you’re 100% right I don’t even like overdrive pedals This thing is absolutely unbelievable. Makes my clean channel sound on par with some of the best overdriven tones I’ve ever had

[@nobelsofficial5766]

Thank you very much and kind regards from the Nobels team

[@jonathannichols3448]

Dude…the 30th Gold keeps up! $160 is much better than $2k 😂

[@guitareveryone]

You can never post too much stuff. I’m always searching for your latest videos. Love this stuff man. Keep em coming.

[@steveboyle1884]

Never too many videos. Always a pleasure grasping knowledge from the Professor Uncle Larry.

[@revelationknights]

The more I’m hearing Tom’s older Nobels the more I’m hearing what he is saying about the newer models and other gain boxes sounding more like pedals whereas the older Nobels sound more like an amp/ amp channel. There is a natural blending ability that they seem to have. I do like how the 30th anniversary and think it does a good job in holding its own against the older Nobels. I also like the 30th anniversary’s ability to fine tune the bass versus a preset cut switch.

[@ryanjohnson985]

Keep the content coming! I’ve now watched all three and am a happy man. ❤

[@danthegeetarman]

I think the Gold 30th anniversary sounds just as great as the other two. Nobels also confirmed on their instagram that the 30th anniversary gold one is the 1993 circuit - not the newer circuit. So it's the real deal, and hearing it back to back sounds great to me.

[@TheSammyreynolds]

You can never overpost Uncle Larry

[@albenicky877]

Always look forward to what your into or testing or just sitting there playing love that you share your time and talent

[@macarius8802]

I haven't even watched this yet and already I know it's going to be a good time. Always love Larry's take on gear.

[@lazyboyandtherockers8050]

Keep the Videos coming, I'll watch all day.

[@DreaNEO]

It is incredible how differently each of the Nobles sound, even with the same settings.... THANKS BUK!!!

[@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation]

Getting crazy on a Saturday night bathed in the kitchen neon glow. There's never too many posts Larry ! These recent clips have been great. Thank you so much Uncle L ! Wishing you all the best on your wagers tomorrow ! With Gratitude - John

[@gregdoran5850]

Never too much!! Keep it coming!!

[@bleigh6562]

If it sounds good on a phone speaker it will sound incredible in the flesh. There can never be enough Larry videos. Thank you.🎉

[@deadtothewxrld]

I'm perfectly whelmed by all the videos!

[@williammiles9658]

good stuff all. makes my heart glad. keep on truckin.

[@JustinVerlander35]

All the content you’ve been making has been awesome. I wish you could post this much everyday but we all know you have a busy life.

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you bro

[@stringlocker]

The only thing that would have been better when you were at Gruhn's was if we heard from you and Vince More

[@stringlocker]

Oh by the way this is just my opinion and I'm not complaining and Mr gruhn is a legend. But listening to him was like listening to the middle part of a Def Leppard song

[@lucasrichardson7523]

The video I’ve been waiting on! Thanks for the comparison, think I’ll be grabbing one as soon as I can find one!!

[@jackfaulkner1789]

Whenever Uncle Larry says “mystery board“ there needs to be a science-fiction sound effect.

[@FuriousMess]

Nobels ODR-1 +1 works by itself and plays really well with others. Tanks Unca Larry for the cool videos across the spectrum

[@JeffDaytonMusic]

I love your humility and all the vids. Can't post too many for us!

[@caesarsrevenge8945]

Larry's a sweetheart. Never to many vid9s from my favorite uncle !! Just bought the 30th, partially due to this video so thank you Tom ❤

[@dahlbaker]

I like the one that rolls off the bass. Uncle Larry, the 501chorusecho channel is a treasure chest of how you have transformed the guitar on many levels. I speak for the singer songwriter subscribers who have learned so much from you. We'll never be shredders but you've made us better. Have a good evening.

[@TheDarinAmes]

One more thing… I remember being 16, getting high and putting Close To The Edge on my parents console record player and zoning out. Good times and good days. It’s wonderful how music has the power to bring us back to certain moments in our lives. Your pal in Boston, Darin

[@shagradauyo]

Never too many Uncle Larry videos, keep 'em coming man

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

I just my 30th anniversary Nobels yesterday and it’s awesome! I’m running everything at noon including the bass knob. I tried it also with the bass knob full on and it is not my preference, but with the bass at 12:00 it sounds sweet. 😊

[@markmcnamara4322]

all the nobels pedals sounded great through my old ears. the video description summed it up well. HOMESKOOLIN!

[@scottruffner7744]

I think the floor Nobels retains more of the natural guitar sound. It enhances the guitar, and it is really even sounding for sure. The old on the table is really close to that too. I'm not sure if you pushed the one on the floor more but it was bad ass for sure!!! I really appreciate ALL the videos and time and effort you put into this. I look forward to EVERYONE!!! You really are an awesome heartfelt person. Thanks again!!!!

[@andrewpartington7274]

We can never get enough Uncle Larry, don't ever feel bad for posting a ton!

[@THEItchybruddah]

Thanks for the burst shots! Pretty dramatic. As always, thanks for your time and wisdom!

[@jefffisher6709]

Thank you so much for the comparison! To my ears, both older ones had a certain amount of "mellow wooliness" whereas the new one had a crispier edge. Granted, this is with youtube compression, iPhone mic, and my playback set. Thanks again, Tom!!

[@bernhardkurzke4039]

Dear Tom, your Gruhn video awakes good old memories. We bought from George Gruhn in the 70s, created guitar models with him in the 80s (Hohner Professional) and hosted him at his first visit to Germany at Frankfurt Musik Messe. George showed up (in the well-heated hall) at our No1-booth in a thick lumberjack coat, a "cact-tie" and rabbit fur shoes "they told me it is cold in Germany". Great explanation from Jeff how The Unions work. Waiting for more of your great videos. Thank you. Bernhard - Nobels Originator

[@danthegeetarman]

Thank you Bernhard for giving the world such an amazing pedal. We appreciate it greatly 🙏💚

[@jonesky]

amen

[@stringlocker]

Thank the Lord for distortion.🤘

[@AustinRoud]

Thanks uncle Larry!

[@profileproductions4462]

I enjoy them, Thanks!

[@NJSonye]

Always enjoy Hearing from you. You're always welcome to drop by from cyberspace. Thanks again for taking the time to share your wit and wisdom.

[@gregmock6808]

I just picked up the Nobels mini and man I love that little pedal! I've never tried the big ones.

[@TaylorSchlupp]

Don't apologize for uploading! We love all the videos!... almost as much as we love that propped up card of the Juice 😎

[@toploadtele]

I pick up a Nobels Limited Edition last year when they built 2000 of a special run which has the bass cut on - off switch (no pot) inside the battery compartment in special green color... all because of you! It does sound great!

[@midniterollercoaster]

both sound great the same I like the bass cut option on the anniversary!

[@Mickey69745]

You are not over posting! I don't mind speaking for others when I say we love it!

[@stephaneclaveau9736]

Your fingers and swing makes them all sound great !!!

[@jamessator5564]

Enjoyed the hell out of the video!!! Also liked the video with Otis Gibbs !!

[@niguel4438]

The iPhone is just fine. It’s one of the unique features of your show Tom. Talking music, guitars and gear etc is my cuppa tea.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

Since before C19 and after... there has not been a second where I thought... 'too many videos'... watched every second. Keep'em coming Uncle Larry

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

Dude, you could post 20 times a day and I wouldn't be mad at ya! Thanks for all the awesome content duder!

[@telesish]

What a nice Les Paul!!! I just bought the green Nobels a couple of weeks back, great pedal!

[@rowemo]

Sounds really good!

[@Mpcoluv]

Great stuff as always.

[@FrankHudsonbass]

Keep them coming Uncle Larry!

[@mattrorke7536]

Never enough vids from you. You’re always what I look for first on KZbin. I though the one on the floor sounded best.

[@guitarsofold100]

Keep them coming!

[@jimhanna5535]

Keep’em coming! Guitars, cooking, kids, friends, Gruhns, - it’s all good.

[@liontone]

The ODR-1 is such a great design.

[@stevev8079]

Over posting, come on dude! Nobody is forcing us lol. Love it.

[@brianhalverson]

Never too much posting 😊

[@hangtite87]

Love the fadeout shot!

[@blackrainbowfiresword177]

Don't worry about too many videos, it's all gold!

[@emmadoodoo2]

The off camera Nobles on the pedalboard sounds the best to me

[@joshellyson]

Wonderful Uncle Larry, like so many, we will take all the sharing you are willing to offer. To my ears, the original No-Balls have a bigger, rounder sound. A couple of years ago i bought one of the new ones. While i am sure it is not the same as the original, nevertheless, like you have said, it feels and sounds more like an overdriven amp than just a pedal. Its my go to OD. Thanks for this comparison.

[@BV_Beve]

Awesome Tom buddy 3 vids today is perfect & as you know I have a soft spot for pedals 😊 .. soft spot for Nobels too & as well our mutual friend Robert's new pedal ... the burst looked fantastic ... but it still does with all the miles on now ! best BV 🙂

[@scotthd2841]

Great old picture of the burst! I really like the new Nobles, sounds serviceable to me.

[@thep2pband]

Keepin the faith of " it's Saturday and lets get a little crazy", I listened on my tiny little phone speaker. I like to live a little. So yeah, I can't hear any difference. But you, the pedals, amp and the beater old guitar sound real good. And the comedy lately has been on par. Happy Holidays Tom.

[@torchandhammer]

I like the way both of the old ones do their thing but everything stays clear and you can hear all the detail. The new one kind of puts a layer of fog in there.

[@forestgreenman]

I always have time to watch your videos Tom!

[@ebeep]

Glad we got to see the mailbox letter pics! All the pedals, including the Big Jam, sound the same to me.

[@jackstanton1091]

Lovin’ it!

[@GregsGarage]

Finally, some pedals for old dudes! LOL! I think I would take any of the pedals in this video and have a lot of fun.

[@JosephCompton66]

Keep the videos coming. Gives something for me to binge if I can’t keep up. I couldn’t hear the difference, maybe need to be in the room. And those scammers reached out to me, but I figured it out quickly.

[@stevecole8705]

man the one on the floor sounds wicked...fully organic and pure amp like..the two on the desk sound great too...out of those, i might give it to the anniversary model.

[@BenJBrandt]

Ah thanks for sharing those photos!

[@patterry730]

Love the Nobels pedal! It’s cool to hear iPhone videos for more realistic portrayals of tone instead of all the DAW polished mixes! 😉✌🏻

[@johnkontos]

Loving the recent shower of videos, Larry! Keep the tap running!

[@randyyount6293]

Sweet sweet guitar tones.

[@gibson6dog]

fantastic matey keep them coming :)

[@FlamaFlanga]

Damn i love this channel.

[@criscoleman4402]

I like the nobels on the mystery board the best👌

[@DonnieChoppa]

i wouldnt mind to hear these against the Keeley either! My gold one just came in and i absolutely love it. Big Lightspeed fan too thanks to Uncle Larry. Big Uncle Larry fan as well.

[@nikolajbloch7196]

Nobels on the floor🔥 but I also like the Bass Cut on the new one. It makes the mids cut Better through in the mix

[@sunberst58]

I like the new one. It sounds good, just the right amount of bite in my opinion. Thanks for the demo.👍

[@ryansumawan1865]

Been using my ODR30th for more than a month now… lovin’ it!

[@nobelsofficial5766]

Thank you very much and kind regards from Hamburg

[@christophersambuco9414]

Oh BTW, a while back our Uncle Larry demonstrated a few more drive pedals, and seemed to give high praise to the Greer Lightspeed...That thing kills! A couple of my friends were also impressed. We all bought two

[@l6srob990]

that is a nice sounding guitar on its own

[@kennycorso]

The old green noballs on your desk is king imo. The new one isn’t bad, but doesn’t really seem to hold up to either of your old ones. Just not as lively and more 2d sounding. Great videos Uncle Larry!

[@rocketguy2]

Greenie on the left side of the desk sounds warmer to my ears, but the new one sounds killer as well.

[@Derrick_Rucker]

That’s melody at 3:05 is the shit I’m here for. Makes me want to hunt out more Melodie’s myself. I just bought the 30th anniversary one but yours in the floor is fucking wicked!

[@jamesprice6381]

ahhhh goldies killin the NEW greenie imho..The 30th aniversary snds more like ORIGINAL one clearer in mids n bass

[@nobelsofficial5766]

Thank you very much

[@Joshbw3]

Really like the new one. I think it and the mystery board one sounded the closest.

[@jazzyrudy3627]

Too many videos??? Never!!! There’s not such a thing like “too many uncle Larry’s videos”… BTW, thanks to you I bought my 1st Nobels ODR1 about 5 years ago and it never left my board since, no matter what other OD pedal I’ve added before of after it. Thanks from uncle Rudy from France!

[@aarondurham75]

Tom, there’s a lot of things I love about your playing, but I especially love your vibrato. The 30th anniversary Nobels sounds great! It sounds very similar to the old one on the left, but the original on the floor has more clarity through my cheap ass iPhone speaker.

[@gtrsean2429]

I just pre-ordered one from GC. I got the Keeley and didn't dig all the low end. Returned it. This one having a bass roll off knob is a great and needed addition IMO. Cheers!

[@danthegeetarman]

Yeah same here. I was sadly disappointed with the Keeley so I was glad to see when the new gold 30th anniversary came out. I got that instead and I’m glad to report it’s every bit as good as I hoped. Hope you enjoy yours when it arrives 👍

[@mrpotato4441]

I like the tube screamer looking one.

[@jerrysolonsmith8471]

Damn dude, all these tones are legit baddassery.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Sounds good here. The OG on top of the table sounded the best of all of them but they were all close (outside of the Big Jam whuch is its own thing). I ordered one just because its worth a shot for $169 bucks. I've got two OG versions and a Nordland ODR-C from Kai, the designer of the OG Nobels and I absolutely love that pedal. For me its every bit as good as my favorite of the two old Nobels and I'm not afraid to take it out and risk one of my Nobels getting nabbed or wrecked now that people are asking freakin _three, GRAND_ for them. I thought I paid out the nose when I paid $450 abd $500 for my two right after I first "met" Uncle Larry in his legendary Rig Rundown.

[@devindoherty184]

we love the videos!!!