Achillies Apollo Orion 25W Combo

The hunt really is over with the Achillies Orion 25 – a true top-shelf blend of classic Californian amp DNA in one meticulously voiced package. Its preamp combines Brownface texture with Blackface clarity, feeding a Bassman-style 6V6 power section for rich overdrive, signature compression and that unmistakable vintage feel.

A beefed-up power supply, inspired by Super Reverb architecture and running a solid-state rectifier, adds extra tightness, punch and top-end definition. The star attractions are the lush tube-driven harmonic tremolo (with that swirling, almost flange-like movement) and the spring reverb with a Dwell control so you can push more or less reverb into the signal. Loaded with a 12" Jensen P12Q, the Orion 25 delivers mid-focused bite, warm lows and bright, musical highs—ideal for both articulate cleans and driven tones.

Hand-wired with silver Teflon-coated mil-spec wiring, Achillies Black Gold and Sprague Orange Drop capacitors, and custom U.S.A. transformers, this is a serious, pro-level combo built to last.

Highlights

• Brownface-meets-Blackface preamp into Bassman-style 6V6 power section

• 14W (half power) / 23W (full power) for flexible headroom and breakup

• Tube harmonic tremolo and all-tube spring reverb with Dwell control

• 1×12" Jensen P12Q speaker for warm lows, strong mids and chimey highs

• Hand-wired with Teflon-coated silver wiring and premium U.S.A. transformers

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

Specifications

Model: Orion 25
Format: 1×12" combo

Output Power:

• Half Power: 14 watts

• Full Power: 23 watts

Power Section:

• Output Tubes: 2 × 6V6

Preamp & Rectifier:

• Preamp Tubes: 6 × 12AX7

• Rectifier: Solid state

Speaker (This Model):

• 1 × 12" Jensen P12Q, 8Ω, 40W

Voicing & Features:

• Voicing: Clean / Breakup / Overdrive

• Tube harmonic pulse tremolo, footswitchable

• All-tube spring reverb with Mix and Dwell controls

• Organic true-bypass series effects loop (no passive components in path)

• Adjustable fixed bias

Controls:

• EQ: Volume, Treble, Bass

• Reverb: Mix, Dwell

• Harmonic Tremolo: Speed, Intensity

• Rear: Half Power 15–25W switch

Electronics & Components:

• FR4 eyelet boards for heat/noise tolerance

• Accutronics spring reverb tank

• Achillies Black Gold capacitors (Made in Germany)

• Sprague Orange Drop capacitors

• Custom-wound U.S.A. transformers

• Teflon-coated silver mil-spec wiring throughout

• CTS potentiometers

• Switchcraft jacks and plugs

• Aluminium silk-screened control panels

• Brass ground plate

• Speaker output impedance: switchable 4Ω / 8Ω / 16Ω

• Extension speaker jack (parallel)

• Optional line voltage configurations for different countries

Cabinet & Construction:

• Cabinet: Premium select pine with birch ply backs and baffle

• Joinery: Traditional dovetail construction

• Dimensions: 51 × 24.5 × 43.5 cm (20" × 9-5/8" × 17-1/8")

• Weight: 15 kg (33 lb)

• Hand-signed certificate with production number

Origin: Proudly hand-built in Australia