8th Street Music - Boss * Boss HM-2

Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal MIJ

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*Absolutely MINT Perfect Like New Complete with Box Manuals original Boss Sticker - Made In Japan! Rare Fine!

The BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal is a distortion pedal known for its aggressive, scooped "chainsaw" tone, particularly when the "Color Mix" knobs are maxed. Originally produced from 1983 to 1991, it found fame in the Swedish death metal scene and has been used across various genres. The HM-2 features a two-band EQ (Low and High) and a Distortion knob, along with a Level control.

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Specs

MPN: HM-2
UPC: 761294518649

Chainsaw" Tone: The HM-2 is famous for its distinctive, high-gain, scooped sound when the "Color Mix" knobs are cranked.

EQ: The two-band EQ allows for boosting or cutting low and high frequencies.

Distortion: A dedicated knob controls the overall distortion level.

Level: Controls the output volume of the pedal.

Gyrator-based EQ: The HM-2 uses gyrators, which are circuits that emulate the behavior of inductors, to shape the tone.

Asymmetrical clipping: The HM-2's distortion circuit uses asymmetrical clipping, similar to the BOSS SD-1, but

with a more aggressive character