1983 BOSS HM‑2 Heavy Metal Effects Pedal (Original Japanese-Made Model, Black Label)
1983 BOSS HM‑2 Heavy Metal Effects Pedal (Original Japanese-Made Model, Black Label)
Condition: In fair condition with some cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse and consumables. Machine heads covered only for shipping damage.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day returns
On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Must come back as received; strings and mouth-played items excluded. Faulty? We cover return postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Key details
- Requires a 9V DC Negative Tip Power Supply.
- This pedal has been upgraded to run on a standard 9v DC power supply (Not BOSS PSA).
Overview
The BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal is a compact distortion pedal engineered for uncompromising tone. Designed and made in Japan (1983-1988) it features a LEVEL control, DIST distortion, and dual-band COLOR MIX EQ for low and high frequency shaping. Powered by a 9 V battery or an optional AC adaptor, it connects via mono input and output jacks. Its distinctive high-gain “chainsaw” character became iconic in extreme metal genres and remains sought after by guitarists seeking a raw, aggressive voice.
This particular model is one of the very first ever produced in 1983.
Specs
- Iconic distortion pedal originally manufactured in Japan in 1983
- Distinctive control set: LEVEL (output), DIST (distortion), COLOR MIX L (low EQ), and COLOR MIX H (high EQ).
- Mono input and mono output 6.35mm jacks.
- Power: 9 V battery or optional AC adaptor (recommended: BOSS ACA-120).
- Designed to deliver aggressive “chainsaw” mid-heavy tone, particularly adopted by the Swedish death-metal scene.
- Rugged die-cast metal construction built for stage/road use.
- This pedal has been upgraded to run on a standard 9v DC power supply (Not BOSS PSA).
- Serial number: 2291085902-1/2
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with a 3-month electrical and 6-month structural warranty, excluding misuse and consumables such as batteries and strings. Machine heads are covered only if damaged in shipping.
7-day returns. On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Items must come back as received; no returns on strings or anything that touches the mouth. If it's faulty, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply and we cover the return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over $2,000 ship free by courier. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
