Nobels ODR 1 broken sockets

**garybaldy** · 07-09-2023, 02:21 PM

Where in the UK am I likely to source replacements? Thanks Nobels ODR 1 broken sockets-20230709_164809-jpg

**bluejaybill** · 07-09-2023, 08:14 PM

You may have to have it rehoused ie, put in a new enclosure. There is a company in Nashville that does that. Not sure if they do it because of the weak jacks or the switch.

I believe it's called xacttone.com. At the least they will have info on what to do about the jacks, they service Nashville studio players, and that pedal is extremely popular among those guys.

**garybaldy** · 07-10-2023, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by bluejaybill

You may have to have it rehoused ie, put in a new enclosure. There is a company in Nashville that does that. Not sure if they do it because of the weak jacks or the switch.

I believe it's called xacttone.com. At the least they will have info on what to do about the jacks, they service Nashville studio players, and that pedal is extremely popular among those guys.

Thanks. It's a great pedal. I have been using it on a board as a clean boost (for which it is probably wasted). Can't understand why the plastic has shattered as I always have patch leads connected to it. I don't use it for jazz. I think I'll take it to the guy that fixes my amps.

**garybaldy** · 07-10-2023, 04:05 AM

Update:
Someone on Facebook has kindly given me the part code and they seem to be available in Europe. Apparently also used by Yamaha. So that's a start.

**willowsimpson0** · 07-21-2025, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by garybaldy

Update:
Someone on Facebook has kindly given me the part code and they seem to be available in Europe. Apparently also used by Yamaha. So that's a start.

Any chance you still have the part code? Trying to source a replacement myself.

Cheers

**garybaldy** · 07-22-2025, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by willowsimpson0

Any chance you still have the part code? Trying to source a replacement myself.

Cheers

I found the post on facebook!
Quote:
It's the same enclosed jack as Yamaha used on the FX500 - the part number is VE38230R. You'll struggle to find them in the UK but they're available from a few European sellers online. The shell becomes brittle over time and literally shatters.

Be aware that they are a complete pain to install, not helped by the decision to use hot glue to secure them to the board. Your best bet may be a new pedal unless you're good with a soldering iron and very patient/careful.

Hope it helps. I didn't actually follow it up myself. I used the Nobels as a clean boost and dug out my old MXR Micro Amp instead and am still using that - proper jack sockets. I think I'll sort the OD sometime. It's a great pedal.
Please let me know how you get on. Cheers.