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The Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal made in Taiwan was manufactured between 1988 and 1991 following the initial production run in Japan.Overview and HistoryBoss produced the iconic HM-2 Heavy Metal distortion pedal in Taiwan from 1988 to 1991. It features the famous "black label" designation and delivers the aggressive, mid-heavy "chainsaw" tone famous in Swedish death metal and various rock genres. [1, 2, 3, 4]Japan vs. Taiwan Sound and ValueOpinions are mixed on r/guitarpedals regarding whether the Taiwanese versions sound different from the Japanese originals. While some players note minor variations in gain texture or low-end thickness, side-by-side shootouts often show that the differences are nearly imperceptible in a live or studio mix

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • HM-2 Heavy Metal (Black Label)
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1983 - 1988
Made In
  • Taiwan

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