Way Huge releases STO Super Terrific Overdrive, an ODR-1-based pedal
January 5, 2023 · 3 sources
Way Huge has introduced the STO (Super Terrific Overdrive), a pedal that reinterprets the circuit of the Nobels ODR-11. Guitar.com and Gearnews both published reports on July 5, 202112.
The STO is part of the Smalls range and is a three-knob drive pedal with Volume, Tone and Drive controls12. Guitar.com describes the controls as "a simple trio of volume, tone and drive"1. Way Huge states that the drive knob "deserves special recognition, its range is wide and responsive and makes it sound like your amp is breaking up of its own natural accord but without any more volume than you need"1.
The circuit differs from the original ODR-1. Guitar.com reports that the STO adds an FET op-amp to the input stage rather than a JFET, for an "even smoother, more pillowy sound"1. Gearnews reports that the STO has a FET op-amp combined with a 4741 quad op-amp rather than the ODR-1's 45582. Delicious Audio describes the STO as "a reimagined version of the Nashville staple equipped with his beloved 4741 op-amp for an even smoother, more pillowy sound"3.
"The new Way Huge Smalls STO overdrive pedal is Jeorge Tripps' take on the classic STO, the Nobels ODR-1 circuit"
The ODR-1 and its variations became a staple of the Nashville scene due to their punchy frequency response, with a mild bump to the midrange1. Gearnews describes the Nobels pedal as known for its "pleasing mild midrange bump"2.
Pricing is reported differently. Guitar.com lists the STO at $149.991. Gearnews gives an RRP of USD 1492. At the time of the July 2021 reports, Gearnews noted the pedal had yet to appear on the main Way Huge site but was listed for sale on Reverb2.