Boss · MT-2 · 1991–present
The Metal Zone came out in 1991, after the HM-2 Heavy Metal had sold poorly, and it was a hit right away. Guitar Player picked it as the standout for metal in a 29-pedal shootout in 1992. It has sold over a million units since, second only to the DS-1 among Boss pedals. The design is busy for a distortion. There's a two-stage gain circuit, seven filters before and after the clipping, and an EQ with high and low knobs plus a mid you can sweep from 200Hz to 5kHz, all with 15dB of cut or boost. That much range is how it got its bad name, because cranking everything makes it buzz. Kurt Ballou of Converge says that's the wrong way to use it. Prince toured with one through the 1990s, Joe Bonamassa calls it his favorite Boss dirt pedal, and Biffy Clyro's tech says he hears no difference from one unit to the next. Since the design hasn't changed, buy on condition and start with the gain low.
With stacked dual EQ knobs, there are more pots to go scratchy, so check them all. Otherwise these are sturdy, and Biffy Clyro's tech says they've held up better than most gear on tour.
Buying guide
The MT-2 hasn't changed since 1991, so buy on condition, and we'd take the $70 one titled works. About 156 are for sale and most ask $70–85 delivered, a tight band, so a box or a title saying vintage or 1999 isn't worth paying more for. With stacked EQ knobs there are more pots to go scratchy, so ask for a clip turning each knob, inner and outer, and sweeping the mid. Titles saying Roland JAPAN are wrong, since every MT-2 was built in Taiwan or, lately, Malaysia.
$58.50est. delivered
The lowest delivered MT-2 at $59, about $11 under the band. It isn't titled tested, so ask for a clip turning every knob before you buy.
USED Boss MT-2 Metal Zone (030)
$70.00est. delivered
Titled works, for $70 delivered, at the bottom of the band. It comes without a power supply, so add a 9V adapter or battery if you need one.
Boss MT-2 Metal Zone distortion pedal No Power Source -WORKS
$73.27est. delivered
Titled tested, from a US seller, at $73 delivered, near the bottom of the band. Start with the gain low, since cranking everything is what makes these buzz.
BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Compact Stompbox Tested
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 10, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
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Used$58.50est. delivered
$48.50 + $10.00 shipping
Buy It Now$48.50
Good buy
No test claim. In the US.
Seller: arkysouthpaw
99.6% positive
Used$70.00est. delivered
$62.00 + $8.00 shipping
Buy It Now$62.00
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Good buy
Titled works, no power supply included.
Seller: cajunpicker
99.9% positive
Used$73.27est. delivered
$65.00 + $8.27 shipping
Buy It Now$65.00
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Good buy
Titled tested. In the US.
Seller: jocal_7510
99.3% positive
Used$66.98est. delivered
$57.99 + $8.99 shipping
Buy It Now$57.99
Our take
Titled Roland JAPAN, but MT-2s were made in Taiwan. Check the bottom plate.
Seller: retro-pug
100% positive
Used$80.00est. delivered
$65.00 + $15.00 shipping
Buy It Now$65.00
Our take
Titled vintage 1999. Same circuit as a new one.
Seller: studio1525
100% positive
Used$89.00est. delivered
$79.00 + $10.00 shipping
Buy It Now$79.00
Our take
With the original box, which doesn't change the sound.
Seller: srz_audio
100% positive
Used$99.00est. delivered
$79.00 + $20.00 shipping
Buy It Now$79.00
Our take
Titled tested working. Ships from Japan, about $14 over the band.
Seller: woolgarage
99.8% positive
Used$72.09est. delivered
$65.00 + $7.09 shipping
Buy It Now$65.00
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Seller feedback is 95.5%. No test claim.
Seller: jonasel-87
95.5% positive
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