Detail 01
Runs on a single 9V battery
Works with no power supply at all, useful for practice away from a board. High-gain circuits drain batteries fast.
Product detailSKU #1274034492483
BOSSMT-2 Metal Zone Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
High-gain distortion pedal with a shaping EQ section. For players who want heavy saturation from a clean or neutral amp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Getting heavy distortion out of an amp with no gain channel
- Dialing scooped or midrange-forward tones with the onboard EQ
- Practice rigs where the amp stays clean and the pedal makes the tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting light overdrive or edge-of-breakup grit
- Anyone who wants a simple set-and-forget three-knob pedal
- Bassists — this is voiced for guitar
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Power supply not included
Needs a BOSS PSA-series adapter or an equivalent regulated 9V center-negative supply, bought separately.
Detail 03
2.88 x 5.13 x 2.38 inch chassis
Standard compact pedal footprint, so it drops into an existing board layout without rethinking spacing.
Detail 04
EQ section on the pedal
You shape the distortion at the pedal instead of the amp, so a clean amp can stay flat.
Detail 05
14 oz weight
Solid metal chassis. It stays put underfoot and survives gig transport in a bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No adapter included. Buy a PSA-series supply or use a board's 9V output.
- 02The EQ needs real time to dial in. Extreme settings get harsh fast.
- 03High gain means noise. Consider a noise gate in a loud rig.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Metal Zone need a power supply?
It runs on a single 9V battery or a BOSS PSA-series adapter. Neither is included, so buy the adapter separately if you want it.
02Can I use it for light overdrive?
It is a high-gain distortion. Rolling the gain back tames it somewhat, but it will not do a subtle edge-of-breakup sound.
03Should I run it into a clean or dirty amp?
Clean. The pedal generates the distortion and its EQ shapes it, so a flat, clean amp channel gives you the most control.
04Will it work for bass?
It is voiced for guitar. Use a bass-specific distortion if you want low end that stays intact.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsConnections & power
- Battery Required
- Single 9V
3 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 2.88 inch x 5.13 inch x 2.38 inch
- Weight
- 14
- Dimensions
- 2.88 inch W × 5.13 inch D × 2.38 inch H
1 detailsIn the box
- Power Supply Included
- No (Compatible with BOSS PSA-Series AC Adapter, sold separately)
