Nobels

Founded in 1983 by Bernhard Kurzke, Nobels started together with technician Kai Tachibana as a small company with big ambitions: great sounds, clever ideas and fair prices. Since then Nobels has followed a clear motto: „No Fashion! Just straight, high standards with that little Extra for the Musician!“

The Natural Overdrive ODR‑1, first introduced in 1993, made Nobels particularly well-known in studio circles. Its open, natural sound established itself as an alternative to the then-widespread "nasal" overdrives. Musicians such as Gary Moore, Bryan Adams or Mark Knopfler appreciated this character and integrated the effect into their setups.

At the same time Nobels continuously worked on improvements: reissues, bass-cut switches, new enclosures, True-Bypass options, glow-in-the-dark pointer knobs – always with the aim of combining the best in sound, usability and reliability.

The ODR‑1 is the classic among Nobels pedals and is available in various versions. But other effects such as the CHO‑Mini stereo chorus or the DEL‑Mini delay also combine tradition with innovation in Nobels' typical way.

For Nobels it's not about fashion but about substance: big names and session pros swear by the character, versatility and attention to detail. Not least because Nobels has consistently listened and developed over many years. Whether ODR‑1 or the new mini pedals – if you choose Nobels you get first-class effects with history, maturity and state-of-the-art comfort.