All About The Nobels ODR-1 - ASK ZAC EP 8

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    The Nobels ODR-1 has been around for a while, but it was not always seen as a "cool" overdrive pedal. Looking back, there is one man that really spearheaded its popularity, and his name is Tom Bukovac. In this episode, I show how Tom evangelized the Nobels to players all over Nashville and beyond and made it one of the most prized overdrive pedals to own.
    Gear Used:
    Guitars:
    2019 Danocaster Blackguard with Ron Ellis 52T (Bridge) and Julian Lage (Neck)
    danocaster.com/
    Strings: D'Addario 9.5-44 strings EXL120+ amzn.to/3a5qxVi
    Amp: 1967 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion V30 speaker
    Cables: George L's.
    Effects: Nobels ODR-1
    Power: Battery
    #askzac #guitartech #nobelsodr1

КОМЕНТАРІ • 261

  • @TwoMuleBlues
    @TwoMuleBlues 4 роки тому +21

    I just got my first Nobles this week, thanks to this video. Wish I would have found it years ago. It's the sound I've been chasing forever. Love it.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      Awesome!

    • @brownmonkeybananayellow
      @brownmonkeybananayellow 4 роки тому +1

      Mine is in the mail and arriving tomorrow!

    • @bobparsonsartist564
      @bobparsonsartist564 3 роки тому +1

      Ditto! I bought mine because my overdrive seemed to have too much splash and not enough guitar sound or definition. When I played the first couple notes my bandmates freaked...

  • @fivewattworld
    @fivewattworld 4 роки тому +20

    Love the Bukovac connection, and great that you interviewed him way back when. Keep the stories coming!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +3

      Way back, before the iPhone. I will keep them coming. Thanks, Keith.

  • @MrBrungers
    @MrBrungers 2 роки тому +8

    Nobles was located in Hamburg, Germany. I live nearby. The Owner had a Vintage guitar shop, he was the first German who traveled the US for Vintage Guitar Parts and he invented the flexible guitar strap..
    A guy named Kai Tachibana created that unique circuit of the ODR1.
    Great Pedal 🎸✌️

  • @rickbearden6041
    @rickbearden6041 4 роки тому +1

    Another informative session. Really appreciate your style and delivery of these posts. Always happy receiving another tutorial! Keep up the good stuff Zac.. RIP Reggie Young

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Rick. I will keep it up.

  • @lastofthe4horsemen279
    @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 роки тому +8

    The ODR-1 is the best pedal Ive ever used it sounds like an extention of my Deluxe Reverb.It sort of adapts to how Im playing like a good tube amp does.Like a living piece of gear.Thats the best I can discribe it.Love my
    Nobles

  • @cosmonaut9942
    @cosmonaut9942 2 роки тому +14

    I've been using the ODR-1 for about 10 years. I bought it at a flea market for $25. I'm not sure if it's an original or a reissue. I never noticed the need for a bass cut. It's been on my board ever since while many OD pedals costing hundreds of dollars have come and gone. It's the best IMO. Never heard of Tom Bukovac until his Homeskoolin' videos. I think Tom is an amazing player. He's a true musician even though he doesn't read music. Plays keys, bass, guitar, and probably more. You should interview him for Truetone.

    • @jimmy5634
      @jimmy5634 10 місяців тому +1

      Depends on the amp and the guitar.
      A warmer sounding amp will make the ODR1 sound muddy to some people.
      A clean or bright amp works best IMO.

  • @Munchable420
    @Munchable420 Рік тому +1

    This was the first video I seen on the Nobels and rightfully so, Zac is part of the reason I play a tele after hearing all the history and great tone of the almighty Tele, but I finally just ordered me one 3 years later after watching this video. Since that three years I've owned a ts9 which I loved for a minute but got bored and traded for boss bluse driver which was hated.
    After watching the plethora of videos that has been made about this pedal in the last few years they reminded me of how sick this lil dirty green gem is.
    I just wanted to come back and thank you Zac God bless ya, from deep in the heart of Tx

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb 2 роки тому +1

    So relaxed and chill. Love it.

  • @cgmxtreme70
    @cgmxtreme70 4 роки тому

    Waiting on my ODR-1 to show up. Thanks for the insight into this pedal.

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 4 роки тому +2

    It's always nice to here the stories that starts with pedal that someone swears is the next best thing . In this case they were right on.I saw Tim Pierce has one on his pedalboard,and uses it regularly,because he earned it.Hahaha.👍🎸😎

  • @tlb2732
    @tlb2732 2 роки тому

    I bought one about 6 weeks ago. Spent a day with it. I wasn't happy with any sound I could produce with it along with my Music Man Cutlass through a new Peavey Bandit 112 amp.
    I returned it the following day. I settled on 3 pedals for my lead sounds. I use a Boss GE-7 EQ Pedal, a Boss Blues Driver BD-2, and an Ibanez TS808 Reissue Tube Screamer, connected in that order on my pedalboard. Depending on the song, I use one, two, or all three pedals stacked to achieve great tones from clean country picking to overdriven rock sounds. I also have a Keeley Compressor+ after the TS808 set for a relatively low compression to tame peaks and improve sustain while preserving pick attack.
    This combination works very well for my taste and touch and makes playing so much more inspiring and enjoyable.
    On the downside though, a pedalboard can be an expensive performance tool. But I must admit that mine has added more to my musical experience than I thought it possibly could going in.

  • @kirbyjakescarborough4515
    @kirbyjakescarborough4515 Рік тому +1

    JOSH! ...he has the box😎... LOL Hey Zac, I love the education and fun man. Thanks for sharing your experience and insight. It truly helps. I play Tele thru a Deluxe Reverb and just put the Nobels in my cart as I just learned of it! How did I miss that?! LOL Shaaaaame... Just found your video and JACKPOT!! Best info on it ever... as expected. Cheers Zac

  • @retrotelerod
    @retrotelerod 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. I have the now discontinued Visual Sound Open Road which is their ODR-1 clone. Sweet pedal!

  • @dustinrobinson381
    @dustinrobinson381 7 місяців тому

    Love your videos zac thank you for your time and wisdom I just got mine in today can't wait to get home and get it set up

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  7 місяців тому +1

      Enjoy it

  • @brianpalay
    @brianpalay 4 роки тому +2

    Yep, I've been using my ODR-1 for about five years now, since just before moving to Nashville. I bought it during my pre-Nashville "studying up" phase. Nothing can substitute for actually hanging here though! So much tone progress since then, but the ODR-1 is still in heavy use.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      It's a good dirt box

  • @JosePineda-jn8jk
    @JosePineda-jn8jk 3 роки тому +3

    I love this pedal and did get a copy just because the Wampler Belle had a couple features I liked such as a bass control and a button that changes the way it clips. Really the best overdrive pedal I have ever tried.

    • @scotthutchens1556
      @scotthutchens1556 Місяць тому

      @JosePineda-jn8jk Some time I want to get the Wampler Belle. I got a slightly newer version of the Nobel’s than seen here in Zac’s video but it was made before they added the bass cut switch. Great one of a kind pedal.

  • @kyrandell3290
    @kyrandell3290 4 роки тому +2

    Very interesting Zac. Wasn't aware of the Nobel and sounds great. Think you've just added to my GAS! Cheers Kyran

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Always glad to help with GAS!!!

  • @SJBluzman
    @SJBluzman 3 роки тому +7

    Just got an ODR-1 mini. Amazingly good, affordable pedal. Kicked a $500 pedal right off my board and to the curb. This pedal LOVES Tele’’s.

  • @DerekPaulGuitar
    @DerekPaulGuitar 4 роки тому +3

    This is so cool! Just reviewed this on my channel and this video popped up, great video man! Great story

  • @guitarradioshow
    @guitarradioshow 4 роки тому +2

    I learned about the Nobel’s ODR from Guthrie Trapp. That conversation changed my tone. The Nobel’s is my always on pedal! Love them! Great story Zac, keep them vids comin!!!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Thanks. Guthrie is certainly a favorite of mine. Loved interviewing him for Truetone and hearing him play up-close.

    • @nobelsofficial5766
      @nobelsofficial5766 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much and kind regards from Germany

  • @RobbieBolog
    @RobbieBolog 4 роки тому +1

    Epic! Now it's time for a Truetone deep dive on Buk. I know he doesn't do many interviews, but I was excited Premier Guitar got him. There's hope :)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Let's see what happens.

  • @yves78
    @yves78 4 роки тому +1

    Props for Highlander Boogie, haven’t heard that in forever.

  • @mandodude148
    @mandodude148 4 місяці тому

    I bought a new one a couple of weeks ago and I love it!

  • @marlonz17
    @marlonz17 4 роки тому

    Zac thanks for introducing me to you, and so many like minded guitarists. just lettin' ya know brother. it's good help.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Cool, thanks!

  • @oig40203
    @oig40203 4 роки тому +2

    I have an original ODR-S I bought in 2001, because I saw one on Pat Buchanan's board at 3rd & Lindsley during a "Grooveyard" show.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Nice! Pat is another great player here in Nashville. I did a Truetone Lounge interview with him. ua-cam.com/video/eRfqTZ_B_aM/v-deo.html

  • @tomfoolery2082
    @tomfoolery2082 4 роки тому +1

    I got 1 because id heard they are all over nashville , not heard 1 untill Tim Pierce played 1 on his vids , i like it fine . Its a keeper .

  • @captainzeb1969
    @captainzeb1969 4 роки тому +1

    My ODR-1 mini is currently in Canadian customs and should be delivered by the 15th. Can’t wait!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Sa WEEET!!!!

  • @cbaten2
    @cbaten2 Рік тому

    FYI. The designer of the ODR-1, Kai Tachibana, started his own company, also in Hamburg, called Nordland and he is offering the ODR-C and ODR CC(+), his contemporary look on his original ODR-1 designs. As I never played an original ODR-1 I cannot vouch for an similar or improved sound, but the extra controls and the more consistent components definitely suggest a more usable pedal.
    The CC+ that I got instantly became my main overdrive.
    Extra controls are a pre-drive bass control (for all non-tele players) plus an 'overdrive decompress' control and (in the +) a very usefull extra mid EQ control. In a certain setting of the extra controls it is supposed to sound and respond like an original ODR-1.
    TPS Dan was very impressed and also Tom is seen comparing it shortly to the th ODR-1 in his guitar-giveaway video.

  • @duaneallen1792
    @duaneallen1792 4 роки тому +3

    I see your Mac McAnally poster in the background. I’m Mac’s FOH engineer and mixed that show. Just thought it was cool to see you with that poster! Hahaha. That was a great show.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +4

      You did a great job, and that was a killer show. My dad took me to that show. One of the last shows we went to before he passed on to the next life. Thanks for making it a great one.

  • @gregwilliams4201
    @gregwilliams4201 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff Zac thanks stay safe out there.....

  • @tomasjones3755
    @tomasjones3755 4 роки тому +2

    Love the ODR. I'm a working musician - but also an audio engineer. I've done live FOH work, for many bands. I'm always listening to tone of all the instruments and I geek out on guitarist's pedalboard. I often find the ODR-1, in the chain. I'm currently modding my Biyang X-Drive to emulate it. I know I could buy one; and prob will. For now, modding is fun

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Modding is fun, and the Nobels is a great sounding circuit.

    • @ParaBellum2024
      @ParaBellum2024 4 роки тому

      Tomas, I've bought and sold various OD pedals, and one factor that sees me putting them on ebay is background noise or hiss, but this is rarely mentioned in youtube videos. I don't like noise gates, as I think the noise shouldn't be there in the first place. With your audio engineering and FOH experience, how do you find the ODR-1 in this respect?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      It is on the quieter side

  • @maggieo
    @maggieo 3 роки тому

    It kind of reminds me of how Jim Campilongo cranks his Princeton Reverb with the volume and the bass at "10" and he rides his guitar's volume and tone knobs. In other words, the ODR-1 sounds damn fine.

  • @JC-11111
    @JC-11111 3 роки тому +4

    🎶 He has the box! 🎶
    🤣👍

  • @thejamnasium6447
    @thejamnasium6447 4 роки тому

    I've become convinced over the very short time that Tom's been doing his Home Skoolin' show that he is without question the best guitarist on the planet. I just... can't even really begin to describe how enamored I have become with that guy's playing. and he seems cool as hell too. not to mention I've gotten shit about drinking Rolling Rock for years but Tom gives me the confidence to just keep on Rollin'!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      I am glad he is doing the show too. He is one of the important Nashville Session Cats

  • @smokepeddler
    @smokepeddler Рік тому

    You need to try the ehx "overlord nano."
    JFET o.d. with bass, mid, treble eq. Extremely natural sound. Especially paired with a blackface amp. I have a nobles, blues driver ect.ect. Never really thought of ehx making great overdrives.
    But this overlord nano is an always on pedal that I run through my 66 Pro Reverb. I couldn't be happier with it.
    Plus it's very affordable.

  • @tim9house
    @tim9house 4 роки тому +2

    Love my old one...and my old ODR-S too

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Very nice

  • @damirkarakas7111
    @damirkarakas7111 2 роки тому

    Great sound, greetings from Croatia!!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @Grant_Ferstat
    @Grant_Ferstat 4 роки тому +10

    I've just borrowed an original ODR1 from our steel player. When I say "borrowed"...that's what I've told him. :-)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Ha!!! They are fun boxes.

    • @Wildman9
      @Wildman9 4 роки тому

      Did you move yet,I always lose stuff when I move.Wink,wink nudge ,nudge.Hahaha.

  • @bananahippo
    @bananahippo Рік тому

    Love the odr1 its my always on. It great drive pedal, great to stack on

  • @audiotechlabs4650
    @audiotechlabs4650 4 роки тому

    You are great Zac! There are numerous video reviews of pedals on UA-cam. Your reviews are different because of who you are and your background. You may or may not want to in the future do a review of your choice of pedals under $100. I have bought some pedals in the $30 to$50 range and have had bad luck with them. Most guitar players don't have $300+ for pedals. Just a suggestion. Love what your are doing! Thanxz

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      I appreciate that!

  • @jakemitchell1671
    @jakemitchell1671 4 роки тому +1

    Another great feature, Zac! I bought my ODR-1 in 1996 or '97. I paid $36 for it, and NOBODY knew about them or liked them at the time. I learned about the pedal from an internet guitar forum. A guy whose opinions I respected just raved about the thing, claiming it was the most *transparent* overdrive pedal on earth! So bought one and paired it with a '72 Deluxe Reverb for countless recordings and gigs over the years. I've had to repair it once about 8 years ago (a resistor was bad, iirc), and today it's still kicking along just fine.
    Hey Zac, do you have your DR mic'ed , perhaps in the back? Or does your camera mic pick up that much bass on its own?? Thank you!

  • @PeterPug
    @PeterPug 2 роки тому +1

    Just got the Wampler version (Belle) and really like it a lot.. BTW, loved the Hellecasters reference at the end! ;)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому +1

      So good!

  • @98Vols
    @98Vols 4 роки тому +2

    Zac I hope you get to try the Nordland ODR-C. It’s a new pedal made by the original ODR-1 circuit designer, Kai T. I’ve had one for a couple weeks and love it. I’ve used the Nobel’s ODR-1 for over 20 years. That’s been a mainstay on my board. I never had complaints with it. The Nordland has ability to trim the bass, a compression cut and also a mids knob. It’s really the ultimate ODR-1. Really great unit. I like the Danocaster. Sounds great man. I love the Julian Lage neck pickup.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words. I will have to check out the Nordland!!

    • @scottconey5922
      @scottconey5922 2 роки тому

      I too, just purchased the Nordland.... 'VERY HAPPY!

  • @Mistertbones
    @Mistertbones 2 роки тому

    The Nobles has such a great sound.

  • @philroselle1514
    @philroselle1514 4 роки тому +2

    I like Zac, Zac rocks

  • @robertprice5039
    @robertprice5039 3 роки тому +1

    Just ordered the mini version.

  • @kylecravens8052
    @kylecravens8052 4 роки тому +1

    I remember Guitar Heaven! :) What a great place - and this is a great video - thanks !

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome. Miss that shop.

    • @kylecravens8052
      @kylecravens8052 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@AskZac for sure! I also saw Tom's response video just now talking about Mike E's Guitar Ranch. Remember them, too! I grew up in Lavergne - which isn't known for much all that great (right?) - so it's cool to know Mike E's place in this whole story. You mentioned Brad Paisley. I think he used to go to Mike E's too - definitely remember first playing a Dr Z there. I've always wondered if Mike was the one who got him in on the Dr Z thing? I was just a kid in the 90s growing up there but I remember it being a great place to hang out - and just knowing, these guys are like serious about guitar tone (without respect to price or myth!). I bought an old Gretsch amp from Mike with a 1x15 that was like $350 but it I got so many compliments on the sound of that amp and also bought a Dano '56 u2 reissue because of him. Fun memories

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, that is where Brad first played a Dr Z amp

    • @ridgerover8347
      @ridgerover8347 4 роки тому +1

      That was a fantastic guy who ran that place. He was so understanding to beginners like me.

  • @StaticInfinity-ts3jk
    @StaticInfinity-ts3jk Рік тому +1

    Jerry Donahue was the first famous player to promote the ODR-1

  • @heliobluesrock
    @heliobluesrock 4 роки тому +1

    Great, greeeaaaaat video! Thanks for sharing it!2

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      You are welcome!

  • @thebigsmooth99
    @thebigsmooth99 Рік тому

    Brian Wampler’s take on this is great, with a bass roll off knob.

  • @Ianmcguire1993
    @Ianmcguire1993 4 роки тому +1

    Great video

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @youKnowWho3311
    @youKnowWho3311 4 роки тому +1

    I have a G Trapp original over drive. It's an ODR-1 clone and the last pedal I would get rid of. From Zep to Johnson to Blues/Country. About the only thing it doesn't do well is metal tones. Love it.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Fantastic! It is a great circuit

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear 4 роки тому +2

    I have been playing guitar since 1976. I have one pedal. It is a visual sound open road. I have probably had less than ten different pedals ever.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      That is a great version of the ODR-1. Proud of that pedal

  • @johnnygeetarmusic
    @johnnygeetarmusic 4 роки тому +2

    Great episode! I'm a fan of this pedal too. I've got a few and they definitely sound different between them.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Johnny!

  • @haloskater24
    @haloskater24 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Zac, this pedal reminds of the Fairfield Circuitry Barbershop. It would be really cool if you demoed one on the channel

  • @bloozedaddy
    @bloozedaddy 3 роки тому +2

    It's a good pedal. I did an album session in my home studio in the 90s and Tom Britt had one. I bought it based off of that and had it a few years. It was defintely the "it" pedal in Nashville for a few years. Then after that it was The Timmy... then others took it's place. 'Tis the nature of guitar pedal fascination.

  • @bwrinn8
    @bwrinn8 4 роки тому +1

    Glad I could be # 100 like! Love ya dude. great video

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Blake.

    • @bwrinn8
      @bwrinn8 4 роки тому +1

      @@AskZac Yes my friend!

  • @jakeryanshepard
    @jakeryanshepard 2 роки тому

    Interested in how often you use input two? I’ve not noticed that before.

  • @George-nm8ec
    @George-nm8ec Рік тому

    I have the mini and love it. Would really like an original.

  • @lidorelimelech9351
    @lidorelimelech9351 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video Zac!
    I picked up a vintage ODR-1 off reverb a couple months ago, and didn’t figure out until now that I’ve watched this video that they are inconsistent. My ODR got so much mids and headroom, I’m getting a bit of gain only I’m cracking the drive knob and way too much mids.

    • @mikemcgraw2101
      @mikemcgraw2101 4 роки тому +2

      A lot of that variance specifically considering gain is the potentiometer that's used. I've heard that often they're reversed (Gain and Volume pots). That said they all do have a wide range of tolerances which make them all sound different.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +3

      What Mike said.

    • @nobelsofficial5766
      @nobelsofficial5766 4 роки тому +2

      @@mikemcgraw2101 In the "old" days the Korean does a lot of strange things......

    • @jerrymcp
      @jerrymcp 4 роки тому +2

      Pots often got switched at the factory. Barry at Xact Tone Solutions can straighten it out.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      From the keyboard of Jerry Mac!!!!

  • @tonecolours
    @tonecolours 4 роки тому

    Do you always plug into the 2nd input on the vibrato channel at low volumes? Whats different with the two inputs? Thanks!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      I usually plug into the first input on the vibrato side. Must have been a fluke

  • @tim-cook
    @tim-cook 4 роки тому +2

    Have you tried the new green ODR-1? I bought one after hearing about them from Jim Lill. Love the pedal, but haven't heard them side by side with an original ODR-1

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      I have, and it is great. Sounds like a Nobels! I have not compared it directly with my old green one.

  • @nathancourtney2006
    @nathancourtney2006 4 роки тому +1

    You mentioned the pickups used in your guitar they sound good. Can you get the same results with classic vibe telecaster from Fender? PS. I have a early 70's Deluxe Reverb silver face.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      A big part is the wiring

  • @mylesmyers9958
    @mylesmyers9958 4 роки тому +1

    What are your amp settings? The clean tone sounds amazing I love the chime.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +3

      Vol 3,treb 4, bass 5, rev 3

  • @CNCTEMATIC
    @CNCTEMATIC 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Zac, can I ask, why are you using the second vibrato channel on that Deluxe Reverb? Personally, I always find the dB pad muffles the amp a little. I guess you don't? cheers

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      I usually use the first input. Must have been an oversight

  • @jimfbailey
    @jimfbailey 3 роки тому +1

    Tom Bukovac also has one on his pedalboard.

  • @frankadams4586
    @frankadams4586 3 місяці тому

    I just picked up a used ODR-1 (with bass cut) for $70. The pedal sounds incredible. With my Strat, Tele, R9 or 335 through my '66 Deluxe Reverb, it has a beautiful sound with each guitar. I have no interest in comparing my $70 ODR-1 with any ODR's from any era. I don't see the need to go down a rabbit hole splitting hairs and sniffing corks. I know there are a ton of Nobels clones out there and that's cool.....if somebody wants to spend $1,000 buying 3-4 of them (or fewer) to compare, who am I to tell you not to do that? I'd rather spend my time playing and enjoying myself. This is some of the best $70 I've ever spent.

  • @sebastiannai4381
    @sebastiannai4381 4 роки тому

    Hey Zac,what are the common settings used (if there are any)? I have the silver one, I suppose now I have to buy a few more to make sure it's a good one!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Drive up about half way, spectrum up high, like 3 o clock.

  • @faroutmayt
    @faroutmayt 2 роки тому

    Great video Zac! Always a pleasure to hear your stories. I have a Truetone VS-XO. Is it true that the overdrive on the left side is a modified ODR-1 with a treble and bass knob?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому +1

      That is correct

    • @johnsmith-bk4ps
      @johnsmith-bk4ps 2 роки тому

      @@AskZac ok now I get it. I bought a black truetone vs xo at a musicians swap meet.i had never heard of one. I got it home and It made the main pedal I had been using sound like a transistor radio . It's been my only distortion pedal since. I now have a milk crate of old pedals I need to sell. I felt lucky after 45 years of playing to find the truetone

  • @scooter5005
    @scooter5005 4 роки тому +2

    I know others have put together sometimes exhaustive demos, but if you have a chance, would love to hear a couple of your go to settings for the ODR-1, always looking for inspiration

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +3

      I like the drive around 10-11 o'clock, the spectrum at 2-3 o'clock, and the level to match the bypassed output.

    • @44scoots
      @44scoots Рік тому

      @@AskZac that’s exactly the settings I use. This pedal with a Telecaster is awesome!

  • @Caged63Man
    @Caged63Man 4 роки тому +1

    Session guitarist, Tim Pierce, swears by them!

  • @JeanArcand
    @JeanArcand 3 роки тому

    Doing a throw back after your latest video on fuzz today. Thanks for sharing as always!
    I have a carbon copy analog delay that I really dig but I find the regeneration knob too touchy.
    What do you recommend for a nice affordable (but not necessarily cheap) delay with modulation ?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  3 роки тому +1

      The old Line 6 Echo Park is great, and around $120. Or pony up for the Strymon Brigadier $300

    • @JeanArcand
      @JeanArcand 2 роки тому

      @@AskZac thank you very much!!

  • @CountryHitsUSA
    @CountryHitsUSA 4 роки тому +2

    Nice pedal! Adds just a little edge!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      Yes. Does it well

  • @Tonetwisters
    @Tonetwisters 4 роки тому

    I love the King Tone Soloist. But it has more of a Stevie Ray sound ...
    My partnership and I are trying to get some songs into Nashville for somebody to listen to! Trying Dann Huff first, but have not had much success yet ... any pointers?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Contact ASCAP or BMI

  • @kj677
    @kj677 3 роки тому

    Hi Zac! Just wondering if the Visual Sound Open Road is somewhat of a clone of the Nobels ODR-1? Just a rumour I’d heard that would explain the Open Road’ success with the Nashville crowd. Sorry for the late question lol, just getting into your videos. Love them, keep’em coming! Thank you

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  3 роки тому +2

      It is a Nobels clone

    • @kj677
      @kj677 3 роки тому

      @@AskZac awesome! Thanks so much for the response! It’s my “home base” pedal lol. Every time I think I’ve found something better I go back to the Open Road after a few weeks! I would love if Truetone reissued it, or better yet built a triple pedal that has their Route 808 going stackable into the Open Road with a clean boost on the end for solos. I’d buy one as it basically is what I’m running now, and this way I wouldn’t have to go back to my old trusty Open Road! Lol thanks again Zac

  • @reverbdeluxe
    @reverbdeluxe 4 роки тому +1

    How do you feel about the other, other green pedal? The Mostortion.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      I personally like it better. I will do a Mostortion video at some point.

  • @ajsrhodes
    @ajsrhodes 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video Zac. I had always heard about the inconsistency of the ODR-1 and was wondering your thoughts on the ODR mini pedals. I tried one and really like it, but like a idiot I didn't buy it right then. When I went back it was gone. I was thinking about ordering one off the internet but are the new ones as inconsistent as the earlier pedals? Thanks for doing these videos, they're perfect to watch during a lunch break

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      The minis all sound great. Get one!

    • @nobelsofficial5766
      @nobelsofficial5766 4 роки тому +3

      They are better, because the quality of components....regards from Germany!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      @@nobelsofficial5766 Thanks for chiming in!!!! From TN

    • @lastofthe4horsemen279
      @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 роки тому +2

      @@nobelsofficial5766 Absolutely Love my ODR-1 best pedal I have ever purchased

    • @nobelsofficial5766
      @nobelsofficial5766 2 роки тому +1

      @@lastofthe4horsemen279 Thank you very much!

  • @jimmy5634
    @jimmy5634 10 місяців тому

    The ODR1 works best with clean, bright amps.
    That’s why Wampler created the “Belle”. It’s more versatile.
    It will do the Nobels thing with the bass turned all the way up but you can use it with a warmer amp too.

  • @sergelaracine2528
    @sergelaracine2528 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, What's your opinion on the Nobels ODR1 Mini mod XTS ?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому +1

      The mod tames the bass some, which is good for guys that tend to use humbuckers.

  • @raulrodriguez6125
    @raulrodriguez6125 Рік тому

    So about 6 years ago i walked into a shop and saw a nobels odr1 i didnt really know what it was but i thought it looked cool so i asked the guy how much he said $50 so i bought it, i thought it was ok, but never really got along with it, was doing some more research and it was an original from the 90s and it was mint, fast forward about 2 years it was going for about $200 to $300 so i sold it in a trade😞now they're going for about$2000 wow, but now have a silver nobels dt1 distortion and love it it sounds like the vintage odr1 but has a little more gain on tap!!!

  • @ruahproduction1739
    @ruahproduction1739 4 роки тому +1

    Did JD simo play the slide intro on the trutone lounge?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Al Perkins played the original lounge slide part on a lap steel

  • @Sherman1862
    @Sherman1862 2 роки тому

    Hi Zac! I got my 1959 "Reissue" Tele over the weekend and It's awesome! I was just wondering what the name of the Song that the riff came from at the end of this video you played? I think it's from an old Lenoard Skinnard Album? The reason I ask is I want to learn it .. Anyway. Your Content always "ROCKS".. I love watching your Videos! : ) Please have a great day and Happy 2022 too!

    • @ampman3228
      @ampman3228 2 роки тому +1

      He mentioned John Jorgensen’s name....try the hellecasters “highlander boogie”! Ha good luck learning that stuff!

    • @Sherman1862
      @Sherman1862 2 роки тому

      @@ampman3228 Thank You, I'll check that out! : )

  • @kimmolingonheimo
    @kimmolingonheimo 4 роки тому +2

    just bought the BC version, for price its a bargain! I also recommend Simble,DUDE, MI Audio Super Blues Pro, MI aud Cross Over, Mojo Hand fx DMBL.....

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      There are many good copies

  • @mhayes848
    @mhayes848 3 роки тому +1

    I put velcro on my nobles od1. After a few months I removed the velcro and now there is sticky goop on the bottom of the pedal. I can't clean it off. Never had a problem with velcro removal before? Great pedal but it bugs me ha!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  3 роки тому +2

      Have you tried Goo Gone?

    • @mhayes848
      @mhayes848 3 роки тому

      @@AskZac I will try it. Thanks😀

  • @dallastoto3189
    @dallastoto3189 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed this vid . Maybe y’all can tell me , what the settings were at on the pedal? If y’all remember thanks Mate

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому +1

      drive up about 11 o'clock, spectrum at 3 o clock, and volume to match bypass

    • @dallastoto3189
      @dallastoto3189 2 роки тому

      @@AskZac thanks a bunch! Appreciated

  • @lonesomespike
    @lonesomespike 3 роки тому

    Great Vid! Do you have the tab for the intro you played on this vid?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  3 роки тому +1

      No, but this clip breaks it down ua-cam.com/video/IMcztzVmLLE/v-deo.html

    • @lonesomespike
      @lonesomespike 3 роки тому

      @@AskZac Thanx!

  • @ScottMcdonaldMusic
    @ScottMcdonaldMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Channel!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Scott Mcdonald thank you so much

  • @joefriedmanguitarnut
    @joefriedmanguitarnut 10 місяців тому

    Question - I play in a full time country band. I use an ODR1 and an RC Booster and a Keeley mod BD2 - all amazing sounding pedals, BUT - I CAN’T STAND compressors!!!! I keep trying and trying, but I hate them…… do you think it is possible to be a country guitarist without a comp pedal???

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  10 місяців тому

      absolutely. Don't use one if you don't like it

  • @KevinODonnelltelebanger
    @KevinODonnelltelebanger 3 роки тому +1

    I remember guitar guitar Heaven on Bell road.

  • @vansheen9096
    @vansheen9096 3 роки тому +1

    🎶He has the box...🎶

    • @JC-11111
      @JC-11111 3 роки тому

      Oh wow 🤣 somebody else is a JHS fan! 👍 I posted the same thing just now. Exactly. Music notes & all! 😆

  • @georgeellison926
    @georgeellison926 2 роки тому

    Zac - cool guy, cool player.

  • @physiciansassist1
    @physiciansassist1 4 роки тому +1

    These pedals are now vintage and expensive.. Have you tried the reissues? How do they differ if you have.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      I like the reissues. They sound great too

    • @physiciansassist1
      @physiciansassist1 4 роки тому +1

      @@AskZac in your opinion how do they differ? Im using a maxon sd9 and it has killer tone but I need something a little more tame to run before it.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      @@physiciansassist1 the SD9 is another great pedal. As far as the Nobels, as I said in the video, the old ones vary quite a bit. I have not done a head to head comparison, but the reissues sound like they should, like a Nobels.

  • @wildbillhackett
    @wildbillhackett 4 роки тому +2

    "Gibson guy in a Tele town." I'm almost 61 and remember a time during the late 70's to early 80's when about half the guys in Nashville were playing Les Paul's and 335's. For some odd reason, a cheap Gibson knockoff brand--Hohner--really made the rounds. Literally, about every other country show on TV had some guy on it playing a Hohner Les Paul copy. I've always wondered what the deal was with those. Maybe Hohner gave them away to a lot of Nashville players to boost the brand or something. I never owned one but played a few back in the day. For a cheap bolt-on neck copy, they seemed very nice actually. Anybody know what the Nashville connection was with those?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      You are right. Companies would routinely giveaway guitars to try and get exposure in TV. In the 80’s and 90’s Fenders were everywhere. Hence the title of my interview with Tom.

    • @wildbillhackett
      @wildbillhackett 4 роки тому +1

      @@AskZac Thanks Zac.

    • @steveconnor8669
      @steveconnor8669 3 роки тому

      hohners gave them boners (country style) (nashville rashville)

  • @guitarguru4492
    @guitarguru4492 4 роки тому

    What band are you with? I would like to come check you guys out!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      I am not playing with a band on a regular basis right now

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 4 роки тому

    Would you buy odr1 or odr1bc??

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      Only played the odr1

  • @bobbyhancock3347
    @bobbyhancock3347 2 роки тому

    Guitar center had the mini on sale for 59 this week. Ask me how I know!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  2 роки тому

      Because you get their emails?

  • @musicmann1967
    @musicmann1967 4 роки тому +2

    I like the Hellecasters / Jorgenson nod! :)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +2

      Love them

    • @wildbillhackett
      @wildbillhackett 4 роки тому +2

      Speaking of Hellcasters and modifications, Jerry Donahue let me play his first Fender signature tele right after it came out back in the 80's. You might recall it had a strat pickup in front, but they did some stuff with the wiring and a 5-way switch that made it sound just like a strat in the 2 position. I thought he was pulling my leg and had a strat pickup in the middle hidden under the pick-guard (like a stealth tele), but he told me it was done by placing a cap inside one (or maybe both) of the pickup windings. I think, however, that the JD models Fender sold did things differently and didn't have a cap wound inside a pickup. I've never played any of the store models, just Jerry's, so I'm not sure if they sound close or not. But his sounded bang-on like a strat. One of the greatest Fender guitar mods ever in my opinion.

    • @musicmann1967
      @musicmann1967 4 роки тому +1

      @@wildbillhackett I actually had one of the Fender custom shop models, and if I remember correctly, it did have unique wiring. It was quite a while ago, so I'm not 100% sure on that. Sounded great and played great though! That much I remember!

    • @musicmann1967
      @musicmann1967 4 роки тому +1

      @@wildbillhackett By the way, that's VERY cool that you got to play Jerry's guitar!!!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      @@wildbillhackett It was a great model. Agreed.

  • @michaeljohnson7892
    @michaeljohnson7892 Рік тому

    Hey ZAC DOES the Nobels ODR-1 LTD DO ANYTHING BETTER OR DIFFERENT THAN THE ODR-1 OR IS IT JUST COSMETIC/ MEANING THE PAINT IS A LITTLE DARKER & has actual
    metal flake in the paint for Sparkle, they both have the cut switch . So I would like to know what I’m paying for sparkling paint or paint & a MODIFICATION TO THE DEVICE ???.
    Thanks Zac !!!.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Рік тому

      They all sound a little different. Even the same models from the same year.

    • @michaeljohnson7892
      @michaeljohnson7892 Рік тому

      @@AskZac I WANT YOUR ODR-1, Uum IM SHURE I want the one you showed us & played through. I’m sure it’s the one, it might be the ODR-1 oV

    • @michaeljohnson7892
      @michaeljohnson7892 Рік тому

      Of DESTINY !!!

    • @michaeljohnson7892
      @michaeljohnson7892 Рік тому

      Wife just told me I shouldn’t ever REFERENCE, THAT PLECTRUM of destiny MOVIE !!! Said it might not be good to reference those guys ? !!!

    • @michaeljohnson7892
      @michaeljohnson7892 Рік тому

      EVER !

  • @chrislestermusic
    @chrislestermusic 4 роки тому +1

    I have a newer Nobles but I’m not sure how it compares to the old ones. I remember that VG article.
    I notice you’re plugged into input 2. That’s the one I use primarily.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому +1

      I have played through a bunch of Nobels pedals. To me they all sound similar, so I am not a proponent of the old ones vs new.

  • @staybobo
    @staybobo 4 роки тому +1

    What's up with the Bass VI?

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      It is waiting for the right time to do its own video

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  4 роки тому

      It is a Squier Bass VI