Strymon Fairfax, Class A Output Stage Drive

Fairfax isn’t really a distortion pedal. Instead, it’s a complete miniature amplifier in 100% analog form, based upon a little-known device from the 60’s that powered a number of classic rock anthems. 

The sound and feel is extremely tube-like, with added harmonics and saturation coming from a clever circuit that emulates the critical 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.

Specs:

• Fully analog circuit.
• True Bypass.
• Mono in/out.
• Dimensions: 4.53″ deep x 2.83″ wide x 2.33″ tall (11.51 cm x 7.19 cm x 5.92 cm)
• Power requirements — maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 500mA (power supply NOT included.)