Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive Pedal
The Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive Pedal is a 100% analog overdrive pedal that delivers the warmth, harmonic richness, and dynamic touch of a vintage tube-powered amplifier in a compact stompbox. Inspired by a classic 1960s valve amp, the Fairfax replaces tube stages with JFETs and employs a custom circuit that emulates the expressive sound and feel of a full-sized output transformer. Whether used as a smooth, clean boost, a harmonic-rich overdrive, or an aggressive gain machine, the Fairfax responds intuitively to your playing dynamics, offering cello-like sustain and a natural, amp-like tone across all gain levels.
Featuring Drive and Level controls for preamp gain and output, a Bright switch to tame excessive high frequencies, and a unique Sag circuit that dynamically recreates tube-like compression and sponginess, the Fairfax allows you to shape your sound with precision. Its internal 9V-to-40V power conversion maximizes headroom and responsiveness, while the ultra-compact metal enclosure makes it road-ready for pedalboards of all sizes. Available from Sky Music Australia, the Fairfax is the first pedal in Strymon’s all-analog Series A, perfect for players seeking expressive, amp-like overdrive without compromise.
Features
- 100% analog Class A overdrive for warm, harmonic-rich tone
- Full-scale amp emulation using JFETs and custom output transformer circuitry
- Drive and Level knobs for precise preamp gain and output control
- Bright switch rounds off excessive high frequencies
- Sag circuit recreates tube-like compression and dynamic response
- Internal 9V-to-40V conversion for increased headroom and amp-like feel
- Compact, road-ready metal enclosure with top-mounted controls
- True bypass switching for transparent signal path
Specs
- Pedal Type: Overdrive
- Analog/Digital: Analog
- Controls: Drive, Level, Sag; Bright switch
- Number of Footswitches: 1
- Input: 1 x 1/4"
- Output: 1 x 1/4"
- True Bypass: Yes
- Power Source: 9V DC (sold separately)
- Application: Studio Recording, Live Performance
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Description
The Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive Pedal is a 100% analog overdrive pedal that delivers the warmth, harmonic richness, and dynamic touch of a vintage tube-powered amplifier in a compact stompbox. Inspired by a classic 1960s valve amp, the Fairfax replaces tube stages with JFETs and employs a custom circuit that emulates the expressive sound and feel of a full-sized output transformer. Whether used as a smooth, clean boost, a harmonic-rich overdrive, or an aggressive gain machine, the Fairfax responds intuitively to your playing dynamics, offering cello-like sustain and a natural, amp-like tone across all gain levels.
Featuring Drive and Level controls for preamp gain and output, a Bright switch to tame excessive high frequencies, and a unique Sag circuit that dynamically recreates tube-like compression and sponginess, the Fairfax allows you to shape your sound with precision. Its internal 9V-to-40V power conversion maximizes headroom and responsiveness, while the ultra-compact metal enclosure makes it road-ready for pedalboards of all sizes. Available from Sky Music Australia, the Fairfax is the first pedal in Strymon’s all-analog Series A, perfect for players seeking expressive, amp-like overdrive without compromise.
Features
- 100% analog Class A overdrive for warm, harmonic-rich tone
- Full-scale amp emulation using JFETs and custom output transformer circuitry
- Drive and Level knobs for precise preamp gain and output control
- Bright switch rounds off excessive high frequencies
- Sag circuit recreates tube-like compression and dynamic response
- Internal 9V-to-40V conversion for increased headroom and amp-like feel
- Compact, road-ready metal enclosure with top-mounted controls
- True bypass switching for transparent signal path
Specs
- Pedal Type: Overdrive
- Analog/Digital: Analog
- Controls: Drive, Level, Sag; Bright switch
- Number of Footswitches: 1
- Input: 1 x 1/4"
- Output: 1 x 1/4"
- True Bypass: Yes
- Power Source: 9V DC (sold separately)
- Application: Studio Recording, Live Performance
