Boss MT-2W Metal Zone Waza Craft

A Cult Metal Zone, Revisited Waza Craft Style

Introduced in 1991, the MT-2 Metal Zone established itself as a benchmark for high gain distortion pedals thanks to its thick saturation and characteristic mids, as well as an exceptionally advanced EQ section for a compact pedal. With the MT-2W, BOSS takes this iconic concept and optimizes it with Waza Craft expertise: carefully selected discrete components, reworked dual-stage gain circuit, and refined EQ for improved clarity, smoother mids, and greater versatility.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The BOSS MT-2W is aimed at guitarists seeking a metal distortion pedal capable of covering much more than a single range. It excels in heavy rhythms (low tunings, fast palm-muting), sharp leads, and modern high gain tones requiring tight lows. In the studio, its parametric EQ helps position the guitar precisely in the mix; live, it offers massive gain reserves while remaining controllable on a pedalboard.

Modes, Controls, and Design: Everything to Sculpt High Gain

The Standard/Custom switch allows instant adaptation of the response: Standard retains the Metal Zone DNA with more attack, definition, and less noise; Custom opens the bandwidth for a wider, more dynamic sound with tighter lows and a more open high end. Controls include a DIST knob for gain amount, a LEVEL knob, and a full EQ section: LOW, HIGH, MIDDLE, and MID FREQ (mid frequency selection for boost/cut). Buffered bypass and premium buffer ensure a clean signal even when the pedal is off.

The Sound

The MT-2W delivers a dense, aggressive, and highly sculptable distortion: you can go from a compressed wall of gain to a more open and defined high gain simply by adjusting the mode and EQ. The parametric mids are key to shifting from a modern "scooped" sound to guitars that immediately cut through the mix. In Custom mode, the lows remain full but more defined, and the pedal responds well to guitar volume changes to brighten the tone without losing its foundation.

Technical specifications

Effects	Distortion	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	3-band with adjustable mid & high frequencies	Color	Black

Nominal input level	20 dBu	OUTPUT jack	6.35 mm jack
Input impedance	1 M ohm	DC IN jack	yes
Nominal output level	20 dBu	AC adapter (PSA series	sold separately)
Output impedance	1 k ohm	Current draw	35 mA
Recommended load impedance	10 k ohms or higher	Battery life (continuous use, varies according to conditions)	alkaline approx. 18 hours ; carbon approx. 7 hours
Bypass	Buffered bypass	Dimensions	73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
Level reference	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms	Weight	1 lb
Mode switch	yes	Included accessories	owner's manual, leaflet ("SAFE USE OF THE UNIT", "IMPORTANT NOTES" and "Information"), alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Knobs	DIST, EQUALIZER MIDDLE / MID FREQ, EQUALIZER HIGH / LOW, LEVEL	Option (sold separately)	PSA series AC adapter
INPUT jack	6.35 mm jack