BOSS ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal for Electric Guitar

The BOSS ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal is an ultra-heavy distortion pedal designed for guitarists who demand aggressive, high-gain tones with powerful low-end response and sharp, cutting attack. Built specifically for extreme metal styles, the ML-2 delivers massive distortion, strong sustain, and a modern heavy guitar character, making it ideal for metal, nu metal, grindcore, hardcore, industrial, and other genres requiring an intense distortion sound.

Featuring a high-gain distortion circuit with dedicated LOW and HIGH tone controls, the BOSS ML-2 Metal Core allows guitarists to create powerful rhythm tones, tight dropped-tuning riffs, and aggressive lead sounds. Its compact pedal design provides professional distortion performance while maintaining the legendary durability and reliability expected from BOSS compact effects pedals.

Extreme High-Gain Distortion for Modern Metal Guitar

The BOSS ML-2 Metal Core is engineered for players who need maximum gain, powerful low frequencies, and an aggressive distortion response. It produces a thick, heavy tone designed to cut through dense mixes, making it an excellent choice for rhythm guitar, palm-muted riffs, extended-range guitars, and dropped tunings.

Whether creating modern metal riffs, heavy breakdowns, industrial textures, or intense lead passages, the ML-2 provides the high-output distortion character required for demanding heavy guitar applications.

Powerful Low-End and Aggressive High-Frequency Control

The BOSS ML-2 features dedicated LOW and HIGH controls that allow players to shape the character of their distortion sound. These controls provide flexibility for creating everything from deep, heavy rhythm tones to sharp and aggressive metal leads.

• LOW Control: Adjusts the amount of low-frequency impact for powerful bass response, making it suitable for heavy rhythm playing, extended-range guitars, and dropped tunings.
• HIGH Control: Shapes high-frequency presence and clarity for aggressive, cutting metal tones.
• DIST Control: Controls the amount of distortion and gain intensity for a wide range of heavy sounds.
• LEVEL Control: Adjusts output volume to balance the pedal with amplifiers and other effects.

Designed for Heavy Guitar Styles

The BOSS ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal is optimized for musicians who need a powerful distortion foundation for extreme guitar styles. Its aggressive attack and heavy tonal character make it suitable for metal rhythm playing, fast picking techniques, palm-muted riffs, and powerful live performances.

The pedal works especially well with guitars equipped with humbucking pickups and extended-range instruments, providing the low-end power and high-gain response needed for modern heavy music.

Professional Tone Shaping for Stage and Studio

With dedicated distortion and EQ controls, the ML-2 provides flexible sound adjustment for different amplifiers, guitars, and playing environments. Guitarists can easily customize their tone to match live venues, recording sessions, rehearsals, and personal practice setups.

The focused distortion character of the ML-2 helps maintain clarity and definition even at high gain settings, allowing complex riffs and fast playing techniques to remain powerful and articulate within a full band mix.

Built for Reliable Performance

Like all BOSS compact pedals, the ML-2 Metal Core features a rugged enclosure designed for reliable use on stage and in demanding playing conditions. Its compact footprint makes it easy to integrate into any pedalboard while delivering the durability required by professional musicians.

The pedal operates using a standard 9V battery or an optional BOSS PSA-series AC adaptor, providing flexible power options for rehearsals, performances, and studio applications.

Key Features of BOSS ML-2 Metal Core

• Ultra-heavy distortion pedal designed for extreme metal tones.
• Massive high-gain distortion with sharp attack and powerful sustain.
• Heavy low-frequency response suitable for modern heavy guitar styles.
• Dedicated LOW and HIGH controls for detailed tone shaping.
• DIST control for adjusting distortion intensity.
• LEVEL control for output volume adjustment.
• Ideal for metal, nu metal, grindcore, hardcore, industrial, and heavy guitar styles.
• Road-ready BOSS compact pedal construction.
• Suitable for live performance, recording, rehearsal, and practice.

Technical Specifications

• Effect Type: Metal Core Distortion
• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls: Pedal Switch, LEVEL Knob, LOW Knob, HIGH Knob, DIST Knob
• Connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack, DC IN Jack
• Power Supply: 9V Battery or BOSS PSA-Series AC Adaptor (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 60 mA
• Battery Life: Approximately 5.5 hours with alkaline battery
• Dimensions: 73 mm (W) × 129 mm (D) × 59 mm (H)
• Weight: 420 g (including battery)

Choose BOSS ML-2 Metal Core for Crushing Distortion Performance

The BOSS ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal delivers extreme high-gain distortion, powerful low-end response, and aggressive tonal control for guitarists seeking modern metal performance. With its heavy distortion character, flexible EQ controls, and dependable BOSS construction, the ML-2 is an ideal choice for musicians who want crushing riffs, powerful rhythm tones, and professional heavy guitar sounds from a compact pedal.