Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Overview

Old Blood Noise Endeavors is a boutique effects pedal company based in Oklahoma City, USA, specializing in reverb, delay, drive, modulation, and fuzz pedals.¹³⁶ Founded in 2014 by Brady Smith and Seth McCarroll, it produces pedals with distinctive aesthetics and sounds for genres from pop/rock to experimental and ambient music.¹² The company maintains a catalog of over twenty pedals and operates independently without a parent entity.²³

History

Old Blood Noise Endeavors was founded in 2014 by Brady Smith and Seth McCarroll in a garage in Oklahoma, USA.¹²³ They launched with the flagship Black Fountain Delay pedal in August 2014.²⁷ Since then, the company has released more than twenty pedals and produced content like the 'Coffee and Riffs' YouTube series, which has garnered one million views.² The name reflects 'old blood' as experienced creators, 'noise' for disruptive sounds, and 'endeavors' for openness to non-music gear projects.²

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Manufacturing

Products are made in Oklahoma City, USA.³⁶ The company operates as a boutique manufacturer, with indications of in-house production given its garage origins and small-scale focus.¹

Notable Products

• Black Fountain Delay - Flagship delay pedal released at launch in 2014.
• Dark Star - Ambient reverb pedal with pitch, delay, and crush modes; evolved into stereo version.
• Haunt Fuzz - Fuzz effects pedal known for distinctive tones.
• Dark Star Stereo - Stereo evolution of Dark Star with combined textural elements and presets, priced at $299.

Reputation

Enthusiasts praise Old Blood Noise Endeavors for unique aesthetics, innovative sounds, and a capable team of builders.² Pedals rank well in categories like reverb (#22), chorus, and fuzz on platforms like Equipboard.³ The brand is viewed as boutique and creative, appealing to players seeking experimental textures alongside standard effects.¹⁵