Achillies Amplification

11/06/2026

Building amplifiers is one thing. Sitting down with world-class musicians and learning from them is another.
Thanks to and for spending the day at the Achillies workshop testing amps, comparing speakers, and helping refine a few ideas. Even after years of building, there's always something new to learn.
A great day chasing great tone.

15/05/2026

⚡️ Orion 25 Combo ⚡️

Fresh off the bench — rich cocoa finish, wheat grille cloth, and vintage-inspired styling wrapped around the unmistakable Achillies voice.

The Orion 25 delivers touch sensitivity, warmth, and clarity with enough punch for stage or studio, all in a compact combo format built by hand in Australia 🇦🇺

Every detail matters — from the cabinet craftsmanship to the final voicing.

14/05/2026

20 years ago, Achillies Amps started with a passion for handcrafted tone, high voltage, and uncompromising sound.

What began in 2006 as a vision to build amplifiers with soul has grown into two decades of custom builds, loud stages, studio sessions, and an incredible community of players who believe tone still matters.

To everyone who has supported us over the years — thank you.

This anniversary belongs to every guitarist, musician, customer, dealer, and friend who became part of the journey.

Here’s to 20 years of valves, volume, and analog rebellion.

⚔️🔥

ACHILLIES AMPS
20 YEARS
2006 — 2026

15/02/2026

The Achillies Apollo Quad pushing four 6V6 power tubes into natural breakup, straight into the Phoenix 4x10 loaded with Jensen Blackbird 40s.
Light relic head. Heavy relic cab.
Pure touch-sensitive overdrive.
This is the amp working the way it was meant to — dynamic, responsive, and unapologetically raw.
Watch the full demo on YouTube.

In this demo, the Apollo Quad is plugged straight into the Phoenix 4x10 cabinet loaded with Jensen Blackbird 40 speakers. No overdrive pedals. No boost. Just...

13/02/2026

Argos 2x12 Speaker Cabinet

Bold, refined, and built to move air.

The Argos 2x12 is finished in black bronco tolex, detailed with gold pin piping along the edges and black & tan grill cloth, then topped off with a copper logo badge for a subtle but unmistakably boutique touch.

Tonally, it delivers a wide, punchy low end with strong projection and clarity — equally at home on stage or in the studio. It’s a cabinet designed to pair beautifully with classic and modern amps alike, both sonically and visually.

Built with premium materials and careful attention to detail throughout.

Available loaded or unloaded.

Classic looks. Serious tone.

11/02/2026

Hydra 1x12 Speaker Cabinet

The Hydra 1x12 is a compact, no-nonsense cabinet built for players who want classic tone, solid construction, and stage-ready looks.

Finished in black tolex with retro black & silver grill cloth, it nails that timeless aesthetic while delivering a tight, focused low end and clear midrange punch. Perfect as a grab-and-go cab, a studio companion, or paired with a small to mid-powered head.

Built from quality materials with careful attention to resonance and durability, the Hydra 1x12 works equally well for rehearsals, gigs, and recording sessions.
Available loaded or unloaded.

Hand-built with care.
No fluff — just tone.

30/09/2025

✨ The golden age of tone, reborn. ✨
Just uploaded a new demo of the Achillies Orion 25 Combo in a tweed relic finish – think vintage 1950’s Fender vibe, but with modern Achillies DNA and craftsmanship.
This one’s loaded with a Jensen P12Q speaker for warm, articulate cleans. Halfway through, I kick in the Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive to show how the amp responds when pushed. Recorded with SE VR1 + Shure SM57 to capture every detail.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Tf01h3I6LtM
Would love to hear your thoughts – does this relic tweed vibe take you back?

Step back into the golden age of tone with the Achillies Orion 25 in a tweed relic finish, inspired by the classic 1950’s Fender style but built with Achilli...

17/09/2025

🚀 New Demo Drop! 🚀
Here’s the Orion 25 Combo in black, loaded with a Jensen Blackbird 100 12" speaker — paired with a Les Paul and Rory Gallagher Strat with the legendary Nobels ODR-1 overdrive.
This clip showcases the amp’s lush cleans, spacious reverb, and rich harmonic tremolo. Perfect for players chasing warm vintage tones with modern punch. 🎸✨
👉 Watch the full video here:

Experience the rich cleans, lush reverb, and shimmering harmonic tremolo of the Achillies Orion 25 Combo in classic black, loaded with a Jensen Blackbird 100...

02/09/2025

🎸 Achillies Creon 1x12 🎸
Check out this beauty in Purple Bronco with a Tan/Black grille cloth — compact, classy, and full of boutique tone.
Perfect for practice sessions, small gigs, or recording, the Creon 1x12 delivers rich dynamics, sparkling cleans, and warm overdrive in a hand-built package you can rely on.
What do you think of this colour combo? Would you rock this on stage or keep it in the studio?

01/09/2025

It’s finally here!

Back in December, I had the privilege of hosting the Celestion crew all the way from the U.K. in the Achillies workshop and gave me an early teaser at their brand-new speaker, the Peacemaker. At the time I couldn’t say a word… then in January it was revealed to the world.
Fast forward to now — I’ve finally got one in my hands here at the workshop! ⚡
So here’s the question:
👉 Should I make a demo of the Peacemaker?
👉 And more importantly — which Achillies amp do you want to hear it in first?
Drop your votes in the comments 👇 Let’s make it happen!