X-RAY Head
Mashup of the discontinued Stang Ray and DB4 circuits: chiming British-Invasion cleans meet a 5879 pentode preamp's mid-forward overdrive, with a half-power switch.
About this amp
The X-RAY combines the chiming, British-Invasion-inspired clean headroom of Dr. Z’s discontinued Stang Ray with the mid-forward, 5879-pentode-driven overdrive of the discontinued DB4. A post-phase-inverter master volume and front-panel half-power switch (30W to 15W) add flexibility neither predecessor had. Hand-wired, tube-rectified, with a tube-driven FX loop.
Specs
| Power Output | 30/15 Watts (half-power switch) |
|---|---|
| Output Tubes | 4x 6n14n (mil-spec EL84, cathode biased) |
| Preamp Tubes | 1x NOS 5879 (pentode), 1x 12AX7, 1x 12AU7 |
| Rectifier | Tube (5AR4) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Cut, Master, 1/2 Power Switch |
| Other | Tube-driven FX loop |
| Dimensions | 20.625in W x 9.125in H x 9.5in D |
| Weight | 34 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the X-RAY Head cost?
- Dr. Z Amplification sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the X-RAY Head still available?
- Yes. Dr. Z Amplification lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the X-RAY Head?
- Dr. Z Amplification, building gear since 1988. Where it's built: Hand-wired in Cleveland, Ohio. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- What warranty does Dr. Z Amplification offer?
- Three-year limited warranty for the original owner who bought new from an authorized dealer in the contiguous 48 United States. Product registration is required. Tubes and speakers carry a 90-day warranty. Cosmetic damage, accidents, misuse and unauthorized service are not covered. The owner pays shipping to Dr. Z and Dr. Z pays return shipping after warranty service. Repairs on used amps carry a $100 minimum bench charge and a 90-day warranty. The Z-Drive, ZEQD Pre and Variable Boost Footswitch Ver. 2 carry a transferable lifetime warranty through EarthQuaker Devices.
- How long is the wait for Dr. Z Amplification gear?
- Current models are sold through authorized dealers, and the X-RAY is built to order in the Cleveland shop. Legacy Series amps are made to order and sold direct to USA customers only.