Strymon Fairfax Analog Class A Output Stage Drive

Miniature Marvel

Unlike many units we associate with gain and overdrive, Fairfax isn’t really a distortion pedal. Instead, it’s a complete miniature amplifier in 100% analog form, based upon a little-known tube device from the 60’s that powered a number of classic rock anthems. The sound and feel of Fairfax is extremely tube-like, with added harmonics and saturation coming from a clever circuit that emulates the true behavior of a tube amp’s output transformer. It’s a drive pedal that feels completely natural to play, retains the natural sound of your guitar, and glues notes together in a truly organic way

Features:

• Complete tube amp circuit fully recreated in 100% analog
• Custom analog circuits recreate multiple tube stages and the critical output transformer
• Input voltage converted to 40V internally via galvanically isolated power supply
• Controls for Drive, Level and a variable Sag control
• Bright switch allows fine-tuning of the high frequency response
• Wide range of natural sounding and tube amp-like gain for maximum versatility
• Sag circuit allows mild Sag effects at lower settings and spitting and gated sounds at max
• Requires 9DVC at 500mA