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Description
Unleash your inner metalhead with the BYOC The Swede, a distortion pedal that faithfully recreates the legendary sound of the classic Boss HM-2. Known for its unmistakable buzz-saw sound, this pedal delivers the gritty and brutal tones that defined a generation of heavy metal music. Whether you're looking to summon the sonic spirit of Swedish death metal or carve out your own niche in the world of distortion, The Swede is your ultimate weapon.
Featuring the original M5218L chips, this pedal ensures the authentic, raw power that made the original HM-2 a staple on countless pedalboards. With true-bypass switching, The Swede maintains your signal integrity when disengaged, while the intuitive four-knob control layout—Low, High, Level, and Distortion—offers precise shaping of your tone. Whether you choose to power it with a 9v battery or a standard 9v DC adaptor, The Swede is ready to deliver crushing soundscapes wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
Key Features:
- Original M5218L chips for authentic sound
- True-bypass switching
- Power via 9v battery or 9v DC adaptor
- Controls for Low, High, Level, and Distortion
Product specs
| Power | 9V |
| Bypass | true bypass |
| Analog/Digital | analog |
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Chainsaw Dagger (Chainsaw Dagger)
BYOC "The Swede" HM-2 Clone and God City Instruments "Brutalist Jr."
BYOC "The Swede" HM-2 Clone and God City Instruments "Brutalist Jr."
Chainsaw Dagger (Chainsaw Dagger)
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BYOC The Swede [diy] vs. Boss HM-2
HM2 CULT
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Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
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Love it.
I really love this pedal. I can't say how it compares against an actual HM2 since I've never tried one but I can say that I don't feel the need to buy one since I have this. I like this better than the TC Eyemaster, which I have tried. I think that the Swede is noticeably more defined than the eye master, which is more fuzzy in my opinion.
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