Boss HM-2W Heavy Metal
BOSS HM-2W Waza Craft Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal Features:
- Updated version of the BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal distortion pedal
- Top-shelf all-analog circuitry elevates the classic high-gain tone of its predecessor
- Standard mode conjures the classic sound of Swedish death metal
- Custom mode yields a wider range, increased high gain, and thicker mids and lows
- Powerful onboard controls for Low and High Color Mixing shape your sound with impressive results at all settings
- Premium buffer for ultra-clean tone when bypassed
A Metal Legend Returns
Produced from 1983 to 1991, the BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal is a true legend in the history of distortion pedals. Its signature “chainsaw tone” with all knobs maxed is the defining voice of Swedish death metal, and the slightly milder sides of its personality can be heard on tracks from mainstream to shoegaze. After years of requests from hardcore HM-2 fans, the iconic stomp is now reborn three decades later in a special Waza Craft edition. The HM-2W delivers the authentic analog sound of the original in all its glory, coupled with lots of modern refinements for enhanced performance.
Death Metal Legend
When introduced in 1983, the HM-2 was one of the first “amp in a box” pedals ever, using an innovative BOSS circuit to replicate the sound of early ’80s British stack amps favored in the rapidly growing heavy metal genre. Near the end of its production run, seminal Swedish death metal bands adopted the HM-2 for their primary guitar tones, and its uniquely aggressive sound and focused midrange became highly sought after by a new generation of players. The pedal’s vast influence and popularity led to ongoing calls for BOSS to bring it back, and we’re pleased to present the HM-2W to all those devoted fans around the world.
Standard Mode: The Original HM-2 Sound
When the HM-2W is in Standard mode, the tone and response of the original HM-2 pedal is reproduced with 100-percent authenticity. We were also able to add some modern improvements without affecting the sound, including reducing the noise floor and expanding the maximum level by 3 dB. And with the premium Waza Craft buffer on board, the sound is improved when the pedal is bypassed. Cranking every knob all the way up is the sound of Swedish death metal, and you can conjure a wide range of tones for other styles with the sensitive distortion and color controls.
Tech Specs
- Pedal Type:Distortion
- Analog/Digital:Analog
- Inputs:1 x 1/4" (instrument)
- Outputs:1 x 1/4"
- Bypass Switching:Buffered
- EQ:High/Low Color Mix
- Power Source:9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Batteries:1 x 9V
- Power Usage:30mA
- Height:2.37"
- Width:2.87"
- Depth:5.12"
- Weight:1 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number:HM-2W
