The Strymon Fairfax isn't so much a distortion pedal as it's a complete miniature amplifier in 100% analog form, based upon a little-known device from the '60s that powered a number of classic rock anthems.

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

• Complete tube amp circuit fully recreated in 100% analog
• Custom analogue 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
• Fully analog circuit
• True Bypass
• Mono in/out
• Power requirements - maximum 9 volts DC centre-negative, with a minimum of 500mA

• 72 mm wide 111 mm high

PreAmp Distortion

• Power supply not included.

Found Sound Australia Pty Ltd.
110 Albert St
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Australia