The world of distortion pedals is a world waiting to be discovered, filled with legends, among them the HM-2W distortion pedal from BOSS. Its origins date back to the 80s and early 90s, and since its release in 1983, the chainsaw sound of the HM-2W has won over everyone who has incorporated it into their creative process.

After many years of demand and three decades of legend, BOSS presents a special edition of the HM-2W distortion pedal, a Waza Craft version. Retaining the essence of the distortion pedal that left such a mark on hardcore music, and adding a great number of improvements to further mythologize the legend, the new HM-2W is born.

The great expansion of Heavy Metal, followed by the return of Swedish death metal to its most aggressive sounds, and not forgetting the aggressive voice that has become very popular with a new generation of musicians, has been the perfect blend of trends for BOSS to hear the calls and dedicate part of its efforts to the major reissue of the HM-2 distortion pedal.

If you choose to work with the Standard mode, the HM-2W reissue reproduces the sound and response of the original HM-2 distortion pedal, with all its nuances and details. The legend's reissue is reflected in the small added features that, by no means, affect its unique characteristics. Improvements you will find in the synthesized HM-2W, such as the reduction of the noise floor and the expansion of the maximum level, by 3 dB. With the Bypass mode, you will go one step further if you push the premium buffer from Waza Craft.

The reissue of the HM-2 distortion pedal begins to gain prominence with elements of the HM-2W's Custom mode. The Custom mode is characterized by its sonic character, which has similarities to the Standard mode but adds a few more nuances that elevate it to another level. We are talking about features such as gain, which is more powerful, in addition to including the guitar sound in a greater proportion. The result is an improved attack and a distinctive edge on the HM-2W distortion pedal. As a true lover of classics, you will know how to look beyond and, while enjoying it, identify a rounder and more defined sound. The HM-2W, building on the legendary HM-2, can boast more polished sounds thanks to the retouching of the lows and the mid-highs.

The Waza Craft series, from BOSS, to which the HM-2W distortion pedal belongs, was born from the enthusiasm that characterizes all of BOSS's great projects. Therefore, the reissue of the HM-2W distortion pedal features an exceptional sound and a tactile response.

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