1983 Boss Japan HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion

1983 Boss Japan HM-2 Heavy Metal DistortionVery clean condition for a HM 2 as pictured, works as it should! The Boss HM 2 is one of the most divisive Boss pedals ever released and is a cult favourite in the pedal community. The HM 2 produces a "chainsaw" style distortion that is unique and very hard to replicate without using the pedal. They were favoured heavily by metal bands in the 80's and are still just as popular today with guitarists looking for an iconic metal tone. The HM 2 features a

Great tuning stability thanks to the genuine Floyd Rose locking tremolo system

Loaded with a pair of active EMG's along with a three-band EQ system on the concentric pots

Machine heads:

there's some pretty heavy discolouration/clouding on the clear coat in spots as pictured

We gave this a full teardown and clean along with a fret polish

Unlike cheaper designs

This is as close as you'll get without buying a high maintenance

this is a Kanako Nakayama artist model 60's Greco SG with a nice V profile neck

Good vintage condition as pictured with a few light bumps and dings

Well used condition as pictured with some finish wear and tear from basic use

A zinc two- piece bridge and vintage-style tuners anchor this guitar and stay true to the promise of the McCarty family

Construction: Bolt-on