Manufacturer: Boss Model:MT-2 Metal Zone
MSRP/Paid: $87/$45
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ deep (Approx including Jacks and knobs)
Available from: Dealers Everywhere
From the maker:
BOSS’ Most Popular Pedal!
MT-2 Features dual-gain circuitry for thick, tube stack distortion with heavy mids and lows and long-lasting sustain. A 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mids takes your sound to the extreme.
Specifications
I’ve been using Boss MT-2 some time ago. I was nice to recreate old-school metal distortion sound like Cliff’s Pulling Teeth.
The biggest problem is lack of lows I think – even at all-tube amp I couldn’t really cut thru the guitars.
As for cheap-ass Boss effects I like Bass Overdrive ODB-3 set Gain at 3 o’clock and Balance fully clockwise. It sounded to harsh with late 80′s solid-state Trace-Elliot, but gives tons of grit with all-tube Ampeg.
Try it with your Sovtek amp and I don’t think you’ll be dissapointed.
Greetz