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Chainsaw
We all know what this is. An original HM-2 might be great, but the insane prices you find even for heavily used ones are not worth it when you have so many boutique options. Thankfully we have dirt cheap ones too. The Eyemaster is a very fun pedal if you like the 90's Swedish Death Metal sound. It comes very close to the original HM-2 and does the same job just as well. Boosting it with an eq after it makes it more visceral sounding. It may be a one trick pony, but with a little imagination it can be used for other genres like doom, stoner, even black metal as well. Sometimes I miss the eq knobs when I'm not trying to get a Chainsaw sound, that could greatly add to its value. And it's built like a tank.
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The classic "Buzzsaw" guitar sound for a fraction of the cost
Do you want to get that bone crushing Entombed/Dismember guitar sound? Do you think that spending 3 digits on a vintage Boss HM-2 (or one of those boutique clones out there) is too much? Are you afraid that the Behringer HM300 isn't sturdy enough? Well, you're in luck, my dudes and dudettes.
The Eyemaster promises to deliver that fat and HEAVY early 90's Swedish Death Metal guitar sound, and boy... it delivers. It's built like a tank, looks great and sounds nasty (in a good way)! So, if you are looking to get THAT guitar tone, and want an affordable but sturdy alternative to the classic HM-2, look no further.
Tip: Don't max out the gain, as advertised on countless HM-2 videos. It works best (to my ears, at least) in front of an already dirty amp; use it almost like a boost/EQ.
The Eyemaster promises to deliver that fat and HEAVY early 90's Swedish Death Metal guitar sound, and boy... it delivers. It's built like a tank, looks great and sounds nasty (in a good way)! So, if you are looking to get THAT guitar tone, and want an affordable but sturdy alternative to the classic HM-2, look no further.
Tip: Don't max out the gain, as advertised on countless HM-2 videos. It works best (to my ears, at least) in front of an already dirty amp; use it almost like a boost/EQ.
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Wolverine Blues in a box!
Well, you know what are you reading a review for... It's a dimed HM-2 clone. If you wanted a versatile distortion pedal - look the other way! This thing simply rapes your ears. It is a nasty, fuzzy, sludgy, in your face tone known by 90's Swedish Death Metal Scene.
Pros:
1) Incredibly cheap price!
2) Easy controls (Volume & Gain), EQ comes dimed from the factory...
3) Stylish and sturdy construction
4) 9v@100Mah (unlike original)
5) Designed after Wolverine Blues album art
Cons:
1) Fake 3PDT knob, which lead to...
2) Turns on after the knob is released (not then pressed)
Pros:
1) Incredibly cheap price!
2) Easy controls (Volume & Gain), EQ comes dimed from the factory...
3) Stylish and sturdy construction
4) 9v@100Mah (unlike original)
5) Designed after Wolverine Blues album art
Cons:
1) Fake 3PDT knob, which lead to...
2) Turns on after the knob is released (not then pressed)
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Begginer review here
I got this on February 2022 and I been using it since on my Dean z79. I have no previous experience with pedals at all but this was easy enough to learn and very nice enough to listen to. It has a nice 80-90's heavy distortion sound that you can find it on bands like Napalm Death, Entombed (as its already mentioned) and with some tweaking from amp and guitar you can get a bit of Amon Amarth sound.
I also have to mention that you should also get if you can the Thomann suggest power supply. It really helps a lot.
Thanks!
I also have to mention that you should also get if you can the Thomann suggest power supply. It really helps a lot.
Thanks!
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Kf
Not exactly an HM-2 alternative but still good!
It's solid. it's easy to use. I love the fact that the input/output are on top. It's pretty good but it's really not an HM-2 real alternative. It's inspired by it a lot but the buzz of the HM-2 is sharper, this one is softer. But it's still a great pedal and for the price, just try it anyway! It's a bargain!
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Fuzzy chainsaw. Some floor noise but to be expected with this kind of assault weapon.
One trick pony but who cares?
One trick pony but who cares?
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TC
Great HM2 chainsaw sound
Not as many controls as a true HM2, but putting this into the front of a crunched amp gives you the Swedish chainsaw sound for no money at all.
It obviously is noisy, but that's the point, so not knocking off points for that.
3 stars on features because of 2 missing knobs- but if you want the chainsaw, it does that fine.
It obviously is noisy, but that's the point, so not knocking off points for that.
3 stars on features because of 2 missing knobs- but if you want the chainsaw, it does that fine.
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FM
Great tool for getting Swedish metal tone on a budget
Probably the most disgusting sounding pedal I ever played (in a good way). As many have said, it's a one-trick pony but it works well for what it was designed for. I personally max out all the knobs (one true setting) and I plug it into a slightly distorted channel on my ENGL and way to go!
Sure, this is not HM-2 but considering its price, you cant complain!
Sure, this is not HM-2 but considering its price, you cant complain!
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An affordable reinvention of the classic death metal distortion
I have used both Japanese and Taiwan versions of Boss HM2, so I am quite familiar with the pedal the Eyemaster pays dues to. And it does so very well.
The character of the original distortion is definetely there - the Eyemaster is nasty, nasal and crushing. Its tonality is somewhat different - it has less bottom end and more volume - but it does not stop the stompbox from sounding wonderful.
It`s real downside is the switch, which activates not when pressed, but after letting it go. It may need some getting used to.
The character of the original distortion is definetely there - the Eyemaster is nasty, nasal and crushing. Its tonality is somewhat different - it has less bottom end and more volume - but it does not stop the stompbox from sounding wonderful.
It`s real downside is the switch, which activates not when pressed, but after letting it go. It may need some getting used to.
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You want the Swedish sound? Here you go.
Pure effing death metal. This pedal has two knobs that are basically useless because it goes from 0 to 1000% almost immediately. But it sounds exactly the way you expect.
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