Ibanez Super Metal Mini, Made in Japan

Crushing Gain. Sculpted Clarity. Metal Mastery in Mini Form.

The Ibanez Super Metal Mini is a full-throttle distortion machine, built for players who want tight, aggressive high-gain tone with surgical EQ control—all housed in a compact, Japanese-crafted chassis designed for modern pedalboards. Whether you're palm-muting your way through a breakdown or soloing at light speed, the SM Mini delivers clarity, punch, and sustain with unmistakable Ibanez attitude.

Based on the cult-classic SM9 from the ‘80s, this mini monster carries over its distinctive ultra-high-gain voicing, with a powerful 2-band post-distortion EQ that lets you shape your tone with pinpoint precision. The Punch knob sculpts the midrange bite, while Level, Distortion, and EQ controls allow for massive sonic flexibility—from tight rhythm chugs to soaring lead saturation.

Built in Japan with analogue circuitry, the Super Metal Mini combines modern metal tones with vintage responsiveness. It's equally at home in hard rock, thrash, djent, or doom, offering focused lows, aggressive mids, and singing highs—without getting lost in the mix.

At Musicmaker, we love the SM Mini for its ability to deliver genre-spanning distortion in a format that’s small in size but massive in voice.

Features

• Made in Japan: Boutique-quality build with rugged metal housing and premium components.

• Based on the Classic SM9 Super Metal: Legendary ‘80s distortion, reborn in micro format.

• All-Analogue Circuitry: Delivers rich harmonic distortion and dynamic feel.

• 4-Knob Control Layout: Level, Distortion, Punch (Mid EQ), and EQ (Tone) for full shaping.

• Compact Pedalboard-Friendly Size: Ideal for high-gain players with limited space.

• Perfect for Metal, Thrash, Prog & Heavy Rock: Tight lows, articulate mids, and screaming leads.

• True Bypass Switching: Maintains your clean signal path when disengaged.

• Powered via 9V DC (Centre-Negative): Pedalboard standard power requirement.