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BOSS HM 2W Heavy Metal - INTRO

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The BOSS Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal distortion effects pedal is a special edition of the iconic '80s stompbox, delivering the authentic Swedish death metal analog tone that defined an era of heavy rock, now enhanced for today's guitarist. The HM-2W provides the original HM-2 sound in Standard mode, along with a Custom mode for more aggressive distortion. Premium components and a Waza Craft buffer reduce noise and improve tone.

Standard Mode: The Original Swedish Chainsaw

When in Standard mode, the HM-2W reproduces the tone and response of the legendary original HM-2 pedal. Crank up the distortion and you'll get the "chainsaw" grind that shaped '80s extreme metal. Dial it back for a range of heavy rock tones. The Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal improves on the original with lower noise and 3dB more maximum level. The premium Waza Craft buffer also enhances tone when the pedal is bypassed.

Get Even Heavier With Custom Mode

The HM-2W's Custom mode delivers the pedal's signature sound with more gain and low end for a heavier, fuller tone. The drive provides extra saturation and bite, while tweaks to the low and high mids result in a weightier, more defined distortion. Custom mode takes the HM-2W into more modern and extreme metal territory.

Road-Ready and Built to Last

Like all BOSS pedals, the Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal is road-ready and built to last. It features a durable metal chassis and footswitches. The iconic HM-2 orange and black design is faithfully reproduced, right down to the size and position of the text on the pedal face.

BOSS Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal Distortion Effects Pedal Black
BOSS Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal Distortion Effects Pedal Black
BOSS Waza Craft HM-2W Heavy Metal Distortion Effects Pedal Black

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  • Special-edition Waza Craft pedal for the ultimate BOSS tone experience
  • Authentic HM-2 appearance
  • Standard mode delivers the original HM-2 tone with lower noise and maximized level
  • Custom mode provides a more aggressive sound variation with special Waza Craft tuning
  • Premium buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed
  • BOSS five-year warranty

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Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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  • 13729 GUERNE HILL RD

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJim

    fromGuernevile

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    receved it fast lots of fun

  • Very good quality

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byFred

    fromSan Antonio Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very good quality very sturdy top of the line the way it was engineered I took it apart and the circuit board is all top quality from the resistors capacitors and soldering is immaculate

  • Great Sound

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAl

    fromLaguna Hills

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great pedal, definitely gave me that crisp heavy sound I was looking for my electric guitar. No complaints.

  • Perfect chainsaw.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDmytro

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    That is great product. Perfect chainsaw that makes you feel good.

  • Not for me. Too much Baritone

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byJason

    fromDallas,TX

    Sounds awful, way too much baritone and not what the description of this pedal describes. Sounded like I was in 90s garage band back in the 90s..lol The MT-2 is way better and cheaper. Lesson learn, try it before you buy it.

  • Chainsaw tone, and more!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byV

    fromMN

    You're likely looking at this pedal wanting to replicate Swedish death metal, and for that purpose it succeeds. Though if someday you choose to explore sounds other than dimed out, it's an interesting fuzz/distortion that is surprisingly versatile.

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  • asked byFunior23gt

    fromNewburgh ny

    Does this come with the wires?

    Does this come with the wires?

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    Unfortunately, no accessories are included.