Rake Head - Jay Graydon Signature Reissue
An ultra-limited 25-unit reissue of Jay Graydon's Steely Dan-era signature head, offering smooth high-gain leads and four distinct clean voicings.
About this amp
A limited reissue (25 units total) of the Rake head tuned by legendary LA session player Jay Graydon, known for Steely Dan-era tones as well as ultra-smooth, thick-mids high gain. Channel 1 offers a footswitchable boost for violin-like leads; Channel 2 gives four distinct clean voicings via Treble/Middle push-pull combinations. Focus and Presence controls shape speaker feel and top end, and a Vintage/Modern switch drops power from 55 to 25 watts.
Specs
| Wattage | 55W (switchable to 25W via Vintage/Modern) |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 2x EL-34 |
| Channels | 2 (lead with footswitchable boost; clean with 4 selectable voicings) |
| Effects Loop | Send/return level controls |
| Production | Limited run of 25 units |
Quick answers
- How much does the Rake Head - Jay Graydon Signature Reissue cost?
- Rivera Amplifiers sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price.
- Is the Rake Head - Jay Graydon Signature Reissue still available?
- Yes. Rivera Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Rake Head - Jay Graydon Signature Reissue?
- Rivera Amplifiers, building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Hand-built in the USA. It's listed here as a tube head amp.