BOSS MT-2W Waza Craft Metal Zone High-Gain Distortion Pedal

The BOSS MT-2W Waza Craft Metal Zone is the premium evolution of one of the most iconic distortion pedals ever made. Where the original MT-2 Metal Zone defined high-gain tone for a generation of guitarists, the MT-2W refines that legacy through a discrete analog dual-stage gain circuit, carefully selected components, and two distinct voicing modes - delivering enhanced clarity, reduced noise, and a wider tonal range than the standard version.

For players searching for the best metal distortion pedal for guitar or evaluating the MT-2W vs MT-2 upgrade path, the difference is immediately apparent. Standard mode preserves the mid-focused Metal Zone character while improving attack responsiveness and lowering noise floor at extreme gain settings. Custom mode opens up a wide, dynamic voice with rounder lower mids and tighter low end - purpose-built for today's high-gain styles, including drop-tuned riffing where note definition under heavy distortion is critical. The guitar's volume knob also has a dramatic effect in Custom mode, cleaning up naturally and putting a remarkable tonal range at your fingertips.

As part of the Waza Craft series - BOSS's pinnacle of analog design and craftsmanship, developed and assembled in Japan - the MT-2W carries the engineering refinements that set this line apart: a premium buffer ensuring clean, transparent tone in bypass, uniquely tuned Q values for each mode's EQ, and meticulous component selection throughout the signal path. The BOSS five-year warranty and continuous production heritage dating to 1991 reinforce its standing as a professional-grade tool for live and studio use.

Key Features of the BOSS MT-2W Metal Zone Waza Craft Pedal

• Dual Voicing Modes (Standard and Custom): Standard mode delivers the enhanced classic Metal Zone mid-focused tone with improved clarity and reduced noise; Custom mode unlocks a wide, dynamic, tight-low-end voice suited to modern heavy styles - giving one pedal the range of two distinct tonal characters.
• Discrete Analog Dual-Stage Gain Circuit: Carefully selected components provide premium tonal response with increased definition, reduced noise at ultra-high gain settings, and the natural touch sensitivity that only discrete circuitry delivers.
• Three-Band EQ with Sweepable Parametric Midrange: High, Low, and sweepable MID FREQ controls with up to 15 dB of boost or cut per band enable deep sound-shaping across a wide range of high-gain styles - from scooped metal to aggressive mid-forward crunch.
• Premium Buffered Bypass: Maintains clean, clear signal integrity when the pedal is bypassed, preventing tone loss across long cable runs or complex pedalboard signal chains.
• Waza Craft Construction - Made in Japan: Designed and assembled in Japan with artful circuit refinements, uniquely tuned EQ Q values per mode, and the meticulous attention to detail that defines the Waza Craft standard.
• BOSS Five-Year Warranty: Backed by BOSS's industry-leading warranty, providing long-term reliability assurance for professional players and serious enthusiasts alike.
• 9V Battery or AC Adapter Operation: Runs on a standard 9V alkaline battery (included) or an optional PSA-series AC adapter, offering flexible power options for stage and studio.

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass Type: Buffered bypass
• Controls: Pedal switch, Mode switch, DIST knob, EQUALIZER MIDDLE/MID FREQ knob, EQUALIZER HIGH/LOW knob, LEVEL knob
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (battery status)
• Input Connector: 1/4-inch phone type
• Output Connector: 1/4-inch phone type
• Power Supply: 9V alkaline battery (6LR61) or 9V carbon-zinc battery (6F22); AC adapter PSA series (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 35 mA
• Battery Life (Alkaline): Approx. 18 hours continuous use
• Battery Life (Carbon-zinc): Approx. 7 hours continuous use
• Width: 2-7/8 inches (73 mm)
• Depth: 5-1/8 inches (129 mm)
• Height: 2-3/8 inches (59 mm)
• Weight (with battery): 1 lb (440 g)
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Warranty: 5 years

What's in the Box

• BOSS MT-2W Metal Zone Waza Craft Distortion Pedal
• 9V Alkaline Battery (6LR61)
• Safety and Information Leaflet