Named after the Japanese term meaning ‘art and technique’, the branch of BOSS that bears the Waza Craft name was established back in 2014 in order to release re-imagined classics that embody the highest levels of care and attention in this premium range of products. Each Waza Craft pedal has a switch allowing you to swap between the circuitry of the original pedal and a new and updated circuit.
The lateset addition to the family is the popular Dimension C, which had been discontinued since 1989. Featuring the same four-button presets, but with added LED status indicators and more reliable electronic switching, the new DC-2w additionally allows users to switch between the circuitry of the DC-2 and that of the vintage Roland SDD-320 Dimension D that the original pedal was based upon.
Alongside this cult classic is the more guitar-focused MT-2w, a new and improved version of one of the most contentious pedals on the market – the infamous BOSS Metal Zone. It’s hated by some for its ubiquitous mid-focused tone, but has been used to great effect by others, including Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro, whose huge Strat-driven tone is largely produced by the Metal Zone.
The all-new pedal allows users to switch to a newly updated circuit with increased dynamics, and a rounder more versatile lower-mid sound suited to modern high-gain tones. Additionally, BOSS has added a more refined three-band EQ and 15dB boost/cut on each band.
BOSS products, including Waza Craft, are available in Australia through BOSS Australia.
