Strymon Lex
The Lex is a rotary speaker emulation pedal featuring a tube preamp and controls for microphone placement and rotor dynamics. Premier Guitar gave it a five-star rating, noting that it captures rotary speaker tones while delivering the responsive feel of playing through an actual rotating speaker cabinet.
- 9V DC · center −
- 300 mA
- Analog
- Stereo
- New
- from $299
- Used (asking)
- from $225
The rundown
Highlights
- Rotary speaker emulation with tube preamp circuit
- Microphone placement control for tonal shaping
- Authentic rotor dynamics simulation
- Stereo output and expression pedal input
- Made in USA, runs on 9V DC (300 mA)
Best for
Players seeking a compact rotary speaker effect with realistic dynamics and feel in a pedalboard-friendly format.
Professional reviews
What the press rated it. We link to each review; read the full piece for the details.
- Premier Guitar5 / 5May 2011Read the review
Quick facts
- Power
- 9V DC
- Current draw
- 300 mA
- Polarity
- Center negative
- Dimensions
- 101.6 × 115.6 mm
- Stereo
- Yes
- MIDI
- No
- Expression input
- Yes
- Status
- In production
Where to buy Strymon Lex
$299 lowest new price · Reverb
Used listings asking $225–$294.88, median $263.24 (4 listings, small sample). Asking prices, not sold prices.
| Seller | Condition | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverb | Used | $225 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $250 | View |
| Reverb | Used | $276.47 | View |
| Reverb | New | $299 | View |
| Reverb | New | $299 | View |
| Reverb | New | $299 | View |
| Reverb | New | $335.26 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
| Reverb | New | $349 | View |
Prices last checked 22 hours ago. Links to sellers are affiliate links.
Frequently asked questions
What power supply does the Lex require?
The Lex runs on a 9V DC center-negative supply with 300 mA current draw.
Does the Lex support stereo output?
Yes, the Lex features stereo output capabilities.
Can the Lex be controlled with an expression pedal?
Yes, the Lex has an expression input for external control.
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