Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Waza Craft Special Edition

This is an open box/demo. Packaging shows signs of handling, unit itself is MINT.

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. 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

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. 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. 

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 offers 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.

Orange and Black is Back

Along with the original HM-2 sound, we made every effort to capture the pedal’s distinctive orange and black appearance, right down to the size and position of lettering on the panel. Every Waza Craft pedal features a mode switch for extended range, and it’s been moved to the top on the HM-2W to preserve the authentic control layout of the HM-2.

Specs

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 (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)

• Alkaline: Approx. 24 hours
• Carbon: Approx. 8 hours

Dimensions
73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

Weight (including battery)
440 g
1 lb

Accessories

• Owner's manual
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Option (sold separately) / AC adaptor: PSA series