Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion
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Boss
HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
522244
Brand:
Boss
Model:
HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HM-2w is the definitive Swedish Death Fuzz – pure, unadulterated mayhem. It’s a faithful reissue with slightly improved components, retaining that iconic chainsaw tone. Perfect for metalheads and anyone chasing a brutally raw, scooped-mid sound.
Product Description
- Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion
- Effect pedal for electric guitar
- Distortion
- Waza Craft Series - reissue of the legendary HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion with WAZA innovation
- Controls: Level
- Color Mix (L and H)
- Dist.
- Switch: Mode (S
- Footswitch: Bypass (Buffered)
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power consumption: 30 mA (9 V DC)
- Power supply via 9 V battery or mains adapter (both not included)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 73 x 59 x 129 mm
- Weight incl. battery: 440 g
- Made in Japan
- Suitable power supply unit: Art. #409939# (not included in delivery)
PROS
- • Waza Craft build quality ensures robust construction and reliability.
- • The 'Color Mix' switch offers surprising tonal flexibility for a distortion.
- • Classic HM-2 sound – instantly recognizable, raw, and aggressive.
- • Buffered bypass preserves signal strength, even when bypassed.
CONS
- • Limited tonal palette; excels at one specific, extreme sound.
- • Can be noisy, especially with high gain settings and sensitive pickups.
- • Size is relatively large, taking up considerable pedalboard real estate.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Heavy Metal Distortion (High-Gain Overdrive)
Controls
Level, Color Mix (L/H), Distortion
Bypass Type
Buffered Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Battery or Boss PSA Adapter (optional)
Connections
Input/Output: 6.3mm Mono Jack
Dimensions
73 x 59 x 129 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Color Mix' switch adjusts the upper-midrange frequencies; 'L' is darker, 'H' is brighter, adding more aggression and clarity.
While it shines in metal, the 'Color Mix' can be used for heavier rock or even a saturated rhythm tone, but its core character is undeniably aggressive.
Waza Craft versions use higher-quality components and improved circuit design for better noise performance and more consistent behavior.
