{"product_id":"strymon-fairfax-class-a-output-stage-drive-pedal","title":"Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RtudBdISwNc?si=_3YH1bOqgBWq4WD_\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bw7wp4\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eStrymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive Pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThe Strymon Fairfax is a fully analogue Class A drive pedal designed to recreate the feel, response, and harmonic complexity of a vintage tube amplifier in compact pedal form. Inspired by the legendary Garnet Herzog® tube drive unit from the 1960s, Fairfax goes far beyond traditional overdrive pedals by emulating the behaviour of multiple tube stages and the critical saturation characteristics of an output transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eBuilt as part of Strymon’s analogue-focused Series A lineup, Fairfax delivers highly dynamic amp-like drive with exceptional touch sensitivity, natural compression, and rich harmonic detail. At lower gain settings, it adds warmth, subtle breakup, and enhanced harmonic content while preserving the natural voice of your guitar and amplifier. As the gain increases, Fairfax moves into saturated vintage amp territory with thick sustain and organic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eA standout feature is the variable Sag control, which replicates the power supply compression and feel of a tube amp under load. Lower settings provide subtle sag and smooth compression, while higher settings introduce gated, sputtering textures more commonly associated with vintage fuzz circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eInternally, Fairfax converts standard 9V power to 40V operation, delivering increased headroom, natural dynamics, and amplifier-style response rarely found in traditional drive pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lz118n\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eFully analogue Class A drive pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1c3t8\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eInspired by vintage tube amplifier circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4or6l4\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eEmulates tube stages and output transformer saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"90m9em\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eHighly dynamic amp-like feel and response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sk44zs\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eVariable Sag control for tube-style compression and gating effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ibx2k9\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eWide gain range from light breakup to saturated drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uw1fji\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eBright switch for high-frequency shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y7zz6s\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eInternal 40V operation for increased headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u04txz\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003ePart of Strymon’s analogue Series A lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17za5l2\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eTrue bypass switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1x1by1e\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16x378k\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16r1tdq\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o4rvh\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eSag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"48oul4\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eBright Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eeyw0a\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eEffect Type: Class A Drive \/ Preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k8uzer\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eCircuit Design: Fully Analogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"50d5ad\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eInternal Voltage: 40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xz8zd0\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eBypass: True Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"spxhua\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eInputs\/Outputs: Mono In \/ Mono Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1can9o\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003ePower Requirements: 9V DC centre-negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"auc90r\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eMinimum Current Requirement: 500mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ix5z47\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003ePower Supply Included: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r5f74f\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eDimensions: 11.51cm D x 7.19cm W x 5.92cm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Strymon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45549378601004,"sku":"SN-FAIRFAX","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2161\/9961\/files\/Strymon-Fairfax.jpg?v=1779939017","url":"https:\/\/guitarfactory.net\/products\/strymon-fairfax-class-a-output-stage-drive-pedal","provider":"Gladesville Guitar Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}