I heard the original and I don't recall what I heard it through but it was THE harshest tone I'd heard. Years later after learning that ODs are supposed to goose a good sounding amp, I think I probably shoulda paid the 50 bucks for it - although, Marshal tone is exclusively for those who can rock a guitar. So I call draw. Meanwhile, I got something called a Hot Chili by a seller called Mugig for 25 bucks and that rocks big time. I still don't but I gots da toan baby.