alexb2cool

Hey Strymon!

First off, huge fan of your work. If I were granted a wish from a stompbox genie, I couldn't ask for anything better than my El Capistan. It doesn't ever leave my board. Just lush sonic pleasure, in an only semi-sexual way.

I was wondering what the early planning/development stages are like at Strymon? Do you guys go through a lot of prototypes and hands-on experimentation, or do you start focused on ideas and schematics before ever coming up with an idea you can hold in your hand?

I ask because every single thing I have tried with the brand Strymon on it not only has been top-notch quality out of the box, but you guys have a huge edge for me because it all seems so ingenious and creative. How do you guys come up with this stuff?

Also, how much experience did you have with secondary function pre-Capistan? Is that something you always dreamed of having in a pedal, or did the idea arise to specifically fit the function you wanted for the pedal?

Thanks guys, and I can't wait until I am out of University so I can continue to purchase and collect your products!