HM-2W Heavy Metal Waza Craft

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.

Standard Features
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

Get Even More Aggressive with Custom Mode
The HM-2W’s Custom mode offers a similar sound character to Standard mode, but with just a little more of everything. The drive stage has a bit more gain and includes more of the fundamental guitar sound for extra attack and sharpness. In addition, the low and high-mid characteristics have been tweaked to provide increased fullness and definition.

Waza Craft: The Art of Superior Tone
Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. This enthusiastic spirit continues on with the Waza Craft series, bringing you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. In Japan, "Waza" is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship.

SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Input Level : -20 dBu
Input Impedance : 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level : -20 dBu
Output Impedance : 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance : 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass : Buffered bypass
Controls : Pedal switch
Mode switch
DIST. knob
COLOR MIX H knob
COLOR MIX L knob
LEVEL knob

Indicator : CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
Connectors : INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply : Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw : 30 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: Approx. 24 hours
Carbon : Approx. 8 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories : Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Option (sold separately) : AC adaptor: PSA series
Width : 73 mm 2-7/8 inches
Depth : 129 mm 5-1/8 inches
Height : 59 mm 2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery) : 440 g / 1 lb