Doomsaw HM-2 Heavy Metal Chainsaw Distortion from Does It Doom

Our latest collaboration with Nick Williams of Dunwich Amplification, the Doomsaw is a gruesome single knob adaptation of the dimed HM-2 chainsaw circuit. We’ve taken the classic death metal tone and tailored it to modern doom, sludge, and drone metal.

Thundering lows, punishing mids, and that unmistakable chainsaw grind, the Doomsaw is a visceral device designed specifically for downtuned guitar and bass.

The traditional HM-2 Level, Low EQ, and High EQ settings are maxed internally, with the single Grief knob controlling Distortion.

An increased and extended Low EQ combines with a modified High EQ for a pummeling chainsaw dirge with reduced high frequency harshness.

Controls

Grief: Distortion.

Set the Grief knob towards zero and run the Doomsaw gyrating EQ into a high gain amplifier or your favorite fuzz / distortion pedals.

Set the Grief knob towards max and run it as your primary distortion pedal for unrivaled dimed Doomsaw fury.

Power

Use only a standard 9v DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative-center barrel. An isolated power supply is recommended. Power supply not included.

00:00 Intro
0:23 Collaboration with Nick Williams of Dunwich Amps
0:48 Doomsaw control and specs
1:18 Doomsaw vs. Boss HM-2
2:00 Where to get a Doomsaw
2:20 Jon Davis of Conan's chainsaw guitar tone
3:39 Conan - Volt Thrower (Drop F, Grief at 12 o'clock, Green Matamp GT120MV)
4:18 Conan - Prosper On The Path (Drop F, Grief at max, Green Matamp GT120MV)
5:02 Electric Wizard - Supercoven (B-Standard, Grief at 9 o'clock, Sunn Model T)
6:05 Bongzilla - Amerijuanican (B-Standard, Grief just above min, Matamp GT120MV)
6:27 Bongzilla - Amerijuanican Bass (B-Standard, Grief at min, Sunn Model T)
6:47 Electric Wizard - Vinum Sabbathi Bass (B-Standard, Grief at 9 o'clock, Sunn Model T)
7:08 How to get a Doomsaw
7:22 HM-2 Cult Demo
7:40 Huge Thank You to all of our Patreon members!

#hm2 #bosshm2 #deathmetal

[Louzahsol]

Kinda reminds me of the early mayhem guitar and bass tone on songs like chainsaw gutsfuck

[GartenhausLP]

An HM-2 with even more low end… What a time to be alive

[nothingislogical]

I love the concept of this. Every other HM-2 clone I've seen seems to think more knobs is the way to go. This one is basically like, "Fuck it. You're just going to do to the Swedish Death Metal thing anyway so we're only giving you control over the amount of distortion and take care of the rest for you." And it sounds awesome too. If I wasn't broke right now, I'd spring for one.

[josefk.]

This is my favorite distortion pedal…ever. Hands down. It’s versatile for metal. I can play anything from black metal, to grimy 70’s stoner rock like Pentagram, to Entombed riffs, and punishing modern doom/sludge/drone material. It’s worth the money threefold. You can adjust the tone on your amp of with an equalizer pedal, but honestly with the one knob, it restrains you from making crappy EQ choices. Sometimes less is more.

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

I give it a 666/10 rating.

[bobbyblair]

Bro, y'all keep absolutely murdering it. Y'all deserve every bit of success you are having and will continue to have

[neverender]

Hooded Menace uses 2 HM-2's in their signal chain haha. Great tones as always, probably pick this one up!

[martinslatten]

love the single knob concept with your pedals

[JessMichaelWillyard]

As a bassist I've decided that all I need is a good P-Bass to do anything. And that P-Bass you have is one of the coolest color combos. Dig it.

[timh]

When you broke out the Bongzilla I broke out my wallet and ordered one. Awesome job man.

[stephenparry]

that sounds just about how i would want an updated hm2 tone type thing to sound... & i need one

[barefootgoon]

You're probably the most knowledgeable guy on this platform when it comes to this style of music and gear used. super cool

[mistershabadoo]

HM2 clones are where it’s at! Of all of them, this is one of the coolest I’ve seen/heard.

Lethal design and great demo, Steve! Cheers!

[orenom]

Sounds crushing and looks awesome.
I have an HM2 from 1983/4 and would never replace it but from all the clones running around i think i might add this take.

[normanvename]

I just got my Doom Saw today and its fucking amazing! Came with some cool stickers and a badass guitar pick too. And I only ordered it 3 days ago!! Thank you for a great product! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[mikeg]

I saw this the other day on another channel. Holy crap that thing is insane, that's what I'd want to hear if I was going into battle. It's the bazooka of pedals 🤘☠️🎸

[comfy_]

I also really like the metal master it's pretty cool.
I never understand how more doom bands didnt use the hm-2 it's pretty cool :)

[saxogrammaticus]

All the Does it Doom pedals are incredible, but this one might be my favorite!!!!

[bstrctdmvmnt]

What a great pedal! Looking forward to hear a bass demo

[joshuatyson]

Just got this and a Giza in the mail today and they both sound absolutely incredible! Very quick delivery too, only placed the order two days ago and it got here around noon today! Loved the extras that came with it too, you’re the fuckin man, Steve! 🔥

[derekkolaga]

Steve. You got me man. You sold me on this one. I'm ordering one of these. Thank you again from the great frozen tundra up here in Wisconsin!