Achillies Zephyr 15 1 x 10 Combo Black Tolex

The Achillies Zephyr 15 is a holy grail amp for lovers of classic Americana tone, inspired by the iconic AA1164 circuit. Compact and studio-friendly, this 1×10 combo delivers 12–15 watts of mid-scooped Californian chime, smooth compression and beautifully controlled overdrive from a pair of 6V6 power tubes into a Jensen C10R speaker.

From sweet, glassy cleans to rich, singing overdrive, the Zephyr 15 responds effortlessly to your touch and guitar volume. Add in its lush, characterful vibrato and you have one of the most rewarding low-watt amplifiers around—perfect for recording, home playing and intimate gigs. Hand-built in Australia with premium components and traditional hand-wired construction, it’s designed for tone, feel and long-term reliability.

Highlights

• AA1164-inspired circuit for classic mid-scooped Californian clean and overdrive tones

• 12–15 watts from 2× 6V6 power tubes—ideal for studio, home and small venue use

• 1×10 combo with Jensen C10R for tight lows, sparkling highs and vintage character

• Beautiful onboard vibrato for rich, dimensional textures

• Hand-wired with custom U.S.A. transformers, Orange Drop caps and carbon comp resistors

• Premium pine cabinet with dovetail joinery, proudly hand-built in Australia

Specifications

Model: Zephyr 15
Format: Combo, 1 × 10"
Circuit Inspiration: AA1164
Output Power: 15 watts (approx. 12–15W in use)

Power Section:

• Output Tubes: 2 × 6V6

• Rectifier: 1 × 5U4

Preamp Section:

• Preamp Tubes: 1 × 12AT7, 2 × 12AX7, 1 × 7025

Speaker:

• 1 × Jensen C10R

Components & Hardware:

• Custom-wound U.S.A. transformers

• Achillies caps (Made in Germany)

• Sprague Orange Drop capacitors

• Allen Bradley carbon comp resitors

• CTS potentiometers

• Switchcraft jacks and plugs

• Carling switches

• Aluminium silk-screened control panels

Construction:

• Authentic hand-wired layout

• Cloth-covered solid core wiring throughout

• Premium select pine cabinet with birch ply backs and baffle

• Traditional dovetail joinery

Aesthetics:

• Covering: Black Bronco (standard)

• Grill Cloth: Aged Black/White/Silver (standard)

Origin: Proudly hand-built in Australia