Best OD for the blue channel on a 5153?

[SFW]

When I had my OG 5150 III, I used the EP Pre to boost. Worked very well. Now that I have the Stealth, I don't use a boost anymore.

 

[AKMlarry]

These are my 2 favorites so far.

 

[Findthetone1]

I used a Way Huge Green Rhino, which is an 808 variant AFAIK, on my 5153 50 watt blue channel with very good results.

 

[romanianreaper]

I have a 5153 stealth and a 5153 EL34. Both are 50 watts, and they seem ok to me. I'll check the bias this week! What would be the recommended bias for both the 5153 stealth and EL34?

Made a big difference when I owned mine. I might get a Stealth 50 watt again someday. Great amp!!

 

[NinjaRaf]

I like the Waza SD-1 a lot. I am not much of an OD fan in general, but of the handful I've tried, this one on the custom setting has been better. Less of a low cut than I typically hear with ODs. I'm using the 100S.

 

[The~Kid]

Just get an SD1W or an OD808 or both and call it a day ^_^

 

[napalmdeath]

What do you think is the best overall OD to be used as a boost for the blue channel on 5153? I've tried a few and it seems to me that 808 types seem to work better than the TS9 types. Curious to see what others recommend / used. To be specific, I'm using a 7-string tuned to wither B flat or A standard. Going for a good metal tone of course!

I used an MXR GT-OD with the 6L6 50 watt.

 

[napalmdeath]

In my experience, TS types work better for 5150's and SD1 types work better for Marshall's. That is my personal preference, but not the be all end all. Different flavors for different applications is the way I roll.

Also from my experience, expensive and fancy OD's are just flavors. Not better or worse than the standard SD1, 808, or TS9 for example. Have owned many, and after years of rabbit holing, pretty much only use a basic SD1 or original Koko to boost these days.

For me - 6L6 = TS-type, EL34 = SD-1. They seem to work hand-in-hand.

 

[MetalThrasher]

Tried the 805 it wasn't bad, but I still prefer this one.