Harby Pedals HBOB Noble Tone

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Harby Pedals HBOB Noble Tone

Harby Pedals

HBOB Noble Tone

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Product Info

Article Number: 583492
Model: HBOB Noble Tone
Price: $218.90

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The Noble Tone is a surprisingly capable little overdrive, delivering a vintage-flavored distortion with a warm, responsive character. It’s a great option for guitarists wanting a boost or a classic rock distortion tone without excessive fizz. This pedal shines in a blues or classic rock context, adding grit and sustain without muddying the signal.

Product Description

  • Harby Pedals HBOB Noble Tone
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive / Boost / Distortion
  • Gold-plated circuit board (ENIG)
  • JRC4580D New Japan Radio
  • Ltd. opamp IC Chip
  • BAS33 silicone through-hole clipping diodes with the original forward voltage of 0.82 V
  • Solid buttons made of anodised aluminium
  • Controls: Volume
  • drive
  • tone
  • Internal treble trimpot
  • Internal midrange and gain dip switches
  • Footswitch: Effect on
  • Neutrik input and output sockets
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • centre negative) - suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939# (not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 85 x 145 x 80 mm
  • Weight: 387 g
PROS
  • • Gold-plated circuit board (ENIG) suggests high-quality construction and signal integrity.
  • • JRC4580 op-amp delivers a warm, musical overdrive characteristic – avoids harshness.
  • • Anodized aluminum knobs feel substantial and offer precise control; a quality tactile experience.
  • • Internal trimpots allow for subtle tonal shaping beyond the main controls; a nice touch.
CONS
  • • The 9V DC power supply requirement is common, but an extra expense for some users.
  • • Limited versatility; primarily designed for overdrive/distortion, not a full spectrum effects solution.
  • • The BAS33 diodes, while providing a specific clipping characteristic, might not appeal to all players seeking extreme distortion.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Boost/Distortion – leans towards a warm, mid-focused distortion.
Controls Volume, Drive, Tone, Internal Treble Trimpot, Gain/Mid Dip Switches
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, center negative
Connections Neutrik 6.3mm mono input and output jacks
Dimensions 85 x 145 x 80 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Noble Tone is warmer and has a more mid-focused tone than a typical Tube Screamer, offering a less scooped and more natural distortion.
Harby Pedals doesn't publish the trimpot settings, so experimentation is required; start with small adjustments to avoid drastic tonal changes.
It can subtly color a clean amp, providing a mild boost and adding a touch of warmth, but truly shines when driven into a slightly overdriven amp for a more saturated distortion.

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