Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal – MIJ Japan – July 1985 – Black Label

Made in Japan Boss HM-2 from July 1985 (black label, serial in battery compartment). Early production example from the original Japanese run.

Details:

• Model: HM-2 Heavy Metal
• Made in Japan (black label, “Products of Roland”)
• Serial: July 1985
• ACA power spec (12V adaptor / 9V battery)
• Controls: Level / Dist / Color Mix (L) / Color Mix (H)
• Buffered bypass

Condition:

• Fully functional
• Original knobs, label, and hardware intact
• Internals appear original

Notes:

• Produced from 1983–1991, with early units made in Japan until 1988  
• Features active high/low EQ (“Color Mix”) with significant boost/cut range

Includes:

• Pedal only (no box/power supply)