Harby Pedals HBOB Noble Tone
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Harby Pedals
HBOB Noble Tone
Product Info
Article Number:
583492
Brand:
Harby Pedals
Model:
HBOB Noble Tone
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
