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Description
Unleash the power of your guitar with the DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive, a pedal that delivers versatility and durability in one compact package. This affordable tube overdrive pedal is designed for guitarists who crave both vintage warmth and modern edge. With its dual voice circuitry, you can effortlessly switch between smooth, classic overdrive tones and high-gain, hot-rodded sounds that maintain your instrument's unique character.
The CM-2 is built to withstand the rigors of stage performance with its robust chassis. Not to mention, its patented Stomplock knob guard ensures your settings stay locked in, preventing accidental changes during the most intense gigs. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, this pedal provides the reliability and tonal flexibility that discerning musicians demand.
Key Features:
- Dual voice circuitry for classic and high-gain overdrive
- Rugged construction for increased durability
- Patented Stomplock knob guard to secure your settings
- True bypass circuitry to maintain signal integrity
- Easy-to-use controls for drive, level, low, and high EQ adjustments
Product specs
| Brand | DigiTech |
| Model | Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive |
| Finish | Silver |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What type of tones can I expect from the DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive?
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The CM-2 Tube Overdrive offers a range of tones from classic warm overdrive to more aggressive distortion. It features a Classic/Modified toggle switch, allowing you to select between a vintage tone and a more modern, high-gain sound.
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Is the DigiTech HardWire CM-2 suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Yes, the CM-2 Tube Overdrive is versatile enough for both rhythm and lead guitar playing, providing smooth overdrive for rhythm sections and enhanced sustain and clarity for solos.
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Does the DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive work well with bass guitars?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the CM-2 can be used with bass guitars to add warmth and grit to the sound, though some low-end frequencies may be affected.
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What power supply does the DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive require?
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The CM-2 Tube Overdrive requires a 9V DC power supply, and it can also be powered by a 9V battery for convenience during performances.
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How does the DigiTech HardWire CM-2 compare to other overdrive pedals?
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The CM-2 stands out with its Classic/Modified toggle switch, offering more tonal flexibility than many standard overdrive pedals. It provides both vintage and modern overdrive options, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
Videos
ProGuitarShopDemos
Hardwire Tube Overdrive CM-2
Hardwire Tube Overdrive CM-2
ProGuitarShopDemos
HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive: Tele, Strat & SG.
Brett Kingman
Hardwire CM2 Tube Overdrive Demonstration
hardwirefx
Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Demo Review - 30 Pedals Day #18 Winter NAMM 2011 '11 CM2
The Tone King
HIDDEN GEMS: The Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive!
Lucas Fowler
Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Demo
AskAGuitarPro
Digitech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive
Pedal Sessions
Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive
Russo Music
Players Planet Product Overview - Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Overdrive
PlayersPlanetOz
Reviews
PROS
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Responsive and high-quality controls
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Metal knobs enhance durability
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Provides both classic and modern overdrive settings
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True bypass and buffered bypass options
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Versatile, from clean boost to heavy distortion
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Transparent sound, maintains clarity
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Exceptional value for the price
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Can mimic a tube amp's warmth effectively
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Excellent build quality
CONS
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Requires tweaking to find the perfect setting
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Not the warmest overdrive tone available
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive.
Features and functionality
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The CM-2 includes both low- and high-pass filters, offering a broader tonal range compared to typical Tubescreamer-style overdrives.
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Use cases and applications
Comparisons
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The CM-2 is likened as a successor to the DigiTech Juice Box/Bad Monkey, yet it didn't gain significant popularity.
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The CM-2 is compared favorably to the Maxon OD808 as a second-favorite green overdrive.
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The CM-2 is regarded as a turn bypass version of the Bad Monkey, offering similar tonal control.
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User experience
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Owners rediscovered the CM-2's versatility and tone range when integrating it with newer pedal setups after years of disuse.
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Owners find the CM-2 provides a wide range of tonal options and a substantial gain range, making it a versatile choice.
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The HardWire series, including the CM-2, is often seen as underrated by users who have tried other popular overdrives.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 20 Ratings
1869
Shocked by how great it sounds
So I couldn't wait till Christmas to use this, I just had to try it out. The controls (Level, Bass, High and Gain) are very nice, the pots feel extremely good quality, the knobs themselves are made from metal and are very nice. Each control is responsive across its whole range rather than like a lot of pedals where they controls don't do much then between say 10 and 2 o'clock suddenly have a huge affect on the tone then back to not much. This isn't like that at all. I was originally going to get a Ibanez TS9 but this being less than half the price from Thomann.de I couldn't resist, it does everything the tube screamer does and more. I use it to get that overdrive sound in songs like Don't Look Back In Anger by Oasis as well as my own stuff it also works great as a boost too. The modern setting gives abit of a gain boost but I keep it in the classic mode and keep the gain relatively low too, this can get almost to a thick distortion. It is a very fat overdrive and pushes my amp in to feed back too which I like doing. It is very warm and thick, it makes my solid state sound quite tube like. brilliant pedal and I only paid £45 for it. There is also a true bypass and buffered by pass switch which is nice too. All in all this is now my favorite pedal. I also noticed on the bottom it says ''Patent Pending'' If you like the tube screamer I suggest you get one of these and you will not be disappointed
41029
looks like a fancy bad monkey, which is a TS9 with bass and treble
awesome sauce
3378
I didn't realise hardwire was good until recently. I thought it was cheap, and nasty. It's the cases! There horrible.
1869
Haha, pretty much though this kicks the shit out the bad monkey, its just better than it in both the classic and modified settings.
Duke, The cases are solid aluminium, pretty thick too, I've compared the case to my DS-1 and Ds-2 and they are the same thickness and have a very reassuring weight to them
3378
I thought they were plastic, sorry.
1869
Haha, I thought the button was plastic at firts but when I took it off it was solid metal, even the knobs are made from solid brushed aluminium. The quality is amazing for the price if you are into over drive I highly recommend watching some videos, these would work a million times better with a tube amp than a solid state though but they do warm the sound of a solid state and make it sound quite tube like
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Favorite overdrive I've found
I'm not a fuzz or a distortion type of guy. I am all about clarity and transparency. I have looked into many overdrives; JHS Moonshine, Walrus Audio Mayflower, EHX English Muffn, Ibanez Tubescreamer, and Maxon's vintage tubescreamer. This match my personal preferences the most, and ironically, it was the cheapest option out of the list. It's punch yet a controllable, most importantly, transparent, and you can easily get some nice "meat" just by turning the gain past the 2 o'clock range. I prefer the 'modified' mode because it has more low-end than the 'classic'.
Versatile
It's not the warmest overdrive pedal in the world, but it's hard to beat its versatility. Both the bass and treble controls actively boost their respective frequencies, and the pedal already has a ton of output on tap. It can go anywhere from clean boost to full-on 80s distortion, which is pretty neat. Excellent build quality. You'll need to do a fair amount of tweaking to get the pedal's settings exactly where you want them, but it's versatile enough to get you where you need to be.
41029
looks like a fancy version of the ever-popular digitech bad monkey which is pretty much a TS9 with dedicated treble and bass controls.... nice
Artist usage
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"We have a little bit of overdrive, just a touch" at 4:15 of this #product-demo.
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Jeff Tweedy owned the DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive, as listed on Reverb's Wilco Loft Shop.
In a tweet, Tim Hecker references the DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive, indicating its role in his setup.
Ichirou Agata of Melt-Banana is listed by DigiTech Guitar Effects as a user of the DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive pedal.
At 3:58 Ace plays his Les Paul through his DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2.
"Woke up to some packages from @DigiTech ...Infinite thanks, guys!" reads the caption to this Instagram post, by Mylets.
According to DigiTech's website, Poss uses this pedal.
Featured in this October 12, 2021 Instagram story.
I use the CM-2 which is an overdrive pedal. Its got basically everything you need. It all,… including a classic and modified switch that gives you two different sounds so I am very happy with it. It’s a very flexible pedal.
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In an Instagram post by bodteen, Todd Beene's DigiTech HardWire Series CM-2 Tube Overdrive is visible on his pedalboard.
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