{"product_id":"strymon-fairfax-class-a-output-stage-drive","title":"Strymon - Fairfax - Class A Output Stage Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're super excited to be carrying Strymon effects here at Watchtower Guitars now.  We have a great selection of their pedals and power supply's in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a brick and mortar showroom in Morristown NJ.  Stop by to try this and others in our amazing vintage and high end inventory, most of which can also be found on our website www.watchtowerguitars.com and our phone number is 973-860-7500.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-settings='{\"motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_effect\":\"yes\",\"motion_fx_opacity_range\":{\"unit\":\"%\",\"size\":\"\",\"sizes\":{\"start\":0,\"end\":30}},\"motion_fx_opacity_direction\":\"out-in\",\"motion_fx_opacity_level\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":10,\"sizes\":[]},\"motion_fx_devices\":[\"desktop\",\"tablet\",\"mobile\"]}' data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"192cf35\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-192cf35 elementor-motion-effects-parent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--e-transform-transition-duration: 100ms; opacity: 1; will-change: opacity;\" class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated elementor-motion-effects-element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"aa206b4\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa206b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"29f9e92c\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f9e92c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534e01c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"534e01c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"54a376e4\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54a376e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eMiniature Marvel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35271f7\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35271f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairfax 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"20b7820\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20b7820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eMore Than A Drive Pedal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cb61344\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb61344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairfax began as an engineering experiment, initially inspired by the original Garnet Amplifiers Herzog® tube drive unit designed for Randy Bachman in 1965. Our analog guys decided to try and recreate all of the critical elements of a custom Champ-like tube amp circuit fully in the analog domain, but small enough to fit into a pedal enclosure (so it couldn’t use real tubes or an output transformer). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final design features a cleverly miniaturized tube preamp, Class A power amp and an ingenious custom circuit that emulates the saturation characteristics of the output transformer (which is absolutely vital to get the sound right).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s even a variable Sag circuit that behaves just like a real tube amp does. At low Sag values the behavior is mild and only slightly compressed, and at max values the JFETs can go crazy and unbias — which gates the signal — leading to spitting and chortling sounds more commonly associated with fuzzes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order for Fairfax to behave like a real amplifier it needed a massive amount of operating voltage, so a transformer-based power supply converts the 9VDC input voltage to 40V internally. This gives Fairfax the power that it needs for high headroom and amp-like feel, allowing for a wide range of tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt lower Gain settings Fairfax can be sweet, gently pushing the input to your amp with additional harmonic richness, a touch of saturation and a flat frequency response. At higher Gain levels the sound becomes fully saturated, and that large range of gain on tap allows Fairfax to be used in nearly any setup imaginable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiller code only sounds killer when it’s hosted inside of an ideal analog environment, and even though we’re primarily known for our DSP prowess, our stuff wouldn’t sound the way that it does without our strong analog team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe analog guys are always coming up with interesting designs, so we’ve launched the ‘Series A’ line of pure analog pedals to give them an outlet, with Fairfax being the first in the line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe designs you’ll be seeing in ‘Series A’ are intended to offer something different from traditional Strymon offerings, with no MIDI, USB, firmware or digital processing. 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