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Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive
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Strymon · SKU: strymon-fairfax-class-a-output-stage-driveIn Stock (Melb Warehouse)

Unlock New Sounds With the Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive – Genuine Australian Stock

$290.00 AUD(inc. 10% GST)
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The Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive is an effects pedal built to help you add character to your tone — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Miniature Marvel Unlike many units we associate with gain and overdrive, Fairfax isn't really a distortion pedal.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Add character to your tone — 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…
  • Dial in sounds quickly — the sound and feel is extremely tube-like, with added harmonics and saturation coming from a clever circuit that emulates the critical behavior…
  • Fits on your pedalboard — it's a drive pedal that feels completely natural to play, retains the natural sound of your guitar, and glues notes together in…
  • Built for the stage — the original Garnet Amplifiers Herzog® unit designed for Randy Bachman in 1965.

Key Features

Design & Materials

Unfortunately that scenario has a tendency to blow up the combo amplifier (sometimes in dramatic fashion!), so Bachman enlisted Gar Gilles to design a device that would behave in a… Gar's design ended up being a small tube amp based around a 12ax7 and 6v6 tube, with a built-in speaker load so that it wouldn't blow up.

Performance Specs

  • 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…
  • Bachman wanted the sustain of a cello for his electric guitar, so he started running the speaker output of a small combo amplifier into…

What’s Included

The Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.

Perfect For

  • Guitarists building a pedalboard
  • Bassists and keyboard players
  • Home recording musicians

How It Stands Out

Controls and power requirements are listed so you can plan your board. Unlike grey imports, every effects pedal we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What power supply does it need?

See Performance Specs for voltage and current.

Is it true bypass?

See Performance Specs where the manufacturer lists it.

Is the Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive genuine Australian stock?

Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.

How long does delivery take?

This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.