Product Description
Achillies Orion 25 Combo
The Essence of Vintage Californian Tone – All in One, Ready to Play
The search for your dream amp ends here—the Achillies Orion 25 Combo delivers a handpicked fusion of the most iconic vintage Californian tones, housed in a beautifully crafted, all-in-one combo format.
At its heart lies a finely tuned Brownface-meets-Blackface preamp, offering rich, textured overdrive and dynamic response with just the right amount of grit and sparkle. Driving a 6V6-powered Bassman-style power section, the Orion 25 serves up that sweet, signature compression and harmonic bloom that makes every note sing.
To tighten things up and add clarity, the combo is built around a beefed-up power supply inspired by the legendary Super Reverb, featuring a solid-state rectifier for enhanced headroom, faster response, and crisp top-end articulation.
And then there's the magic: a true tube-driven Harmonic Pulse Tremolo, delivering that lush, three-dimensional swirl you only get from genuine '60s-era circuits—no digital imitation comes close. Paired with a lush spring reverb featuring a Dwell control, you have complete command over the depth and character of your ambient space.
Crafted with the highest attention to detail, the Orion 25 Combo features point-to-point, handwired construction using silver Teflon-coated wire and USA-made custom-spec transformers, ensuring tone purity, reliability, and timeless performance.
Whether you're recording, performing, or just chasing that classic American sound, the Achillies Orion 25 Combo is your all-in-one ticket to vintage tone—refined, responsive, and ready to inspire.
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Overview Hand-wired circuitry throughout. Output Power: 14 watts (Half Power) 23 Watts (Full Power) Tube-Driven Harmonic Tremolo, Foot-switchable Spring Reverb Speakers: 1x12” Traditional Dovetail Joinery Cabinetry Hand-Signed Certificate with Production Number
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Standard Features Teflon Coated Silver Mil-Spec Wiring Throughout Custom Wound U.S.A Transformers Output Tubes: 2x 6V6 Preamp Tubes: 6x 12AX7 External Switching RCA Jack-Foot switch Included Cabinet Material: Premium Select Pine, Birch ply backs and speaker baffle Voicing: Clean/Breakup/Overdrive with Harmonic Tremolo and Reverb Black Panama Tolex covering with optional colours available, Please see our custom options page Aluminium Silk Screen Control Panels 51 x 24.5 x 43.5cm (20" x 9-5/8" x 17-1/8”) 15 kg (33 lb)
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Electronics FR4 Eyelet Boards to tolerate heat and noise Accutronics Spring Reverb Tank Optional Line Voltage with wall plug ready for your country Speaker Output Impedance: Switchable 4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω Extension speaker output jack wired in parallel Channel Controls: EQ: Volume, Treble, Bass Reverb: Mix, Dwell Harmonic Tremolo: Speed, Intensity Adjustable Fixed Bias Brass Ground Plate All Tube Spring Reverb True Tube-Driven Harmonic Tremolo Circuitry Half Power: 15w- 25w Switch at Rear Organic True Bypass Series Effects Loop. No passive components involved, so your tone remains the same. Achillies Black Gold Capacitors (Made in Germany) Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors |
Optional Features Head and Combo Available A wide selection of tolex covering, grille cloths, and handle colours are available; for a complete list of all the possibilities, please see our customs options page. |
Speaker Descriptions:
Jensen P12Q
The Orion 25 Combo with Jensen P12Q delivers sweet vintage tone with warm, rounded lows, chimey highs, and the natural breakup that made the P12Q a legend in early American amps. This setup is perfect for players seeking a truly authentic '50s–'60s feel with dynamic touch response and that unmistakable vintage voice—ideal for blues, roots, and clean classic rock tones.
Jensen Blackbird 40
Pairing the Orion 25 with the Jensen Blackbird 40 adds refined Alnico depth and shimmer to your tone. With its expressive midrange, smooth top end, and a little more headroom than traditional vintage speakers, the Blackbird 40 gives your cleans more sparkle and your drive tones a rich, harmonic edge—while keeping the amp touch-sensitive and lively.
Jensen Blackbird 100
For players who need broader dynamic range and crystal-clear articulation at any volume, the Orion 25 with Jensen Blackbird 100 is the choice. This modern Alnico speaker delivers pristine clarity, deep lows, and an open, three-dimensional character while handling higher output with ease. It’s ideal for stage players or studio users who want all the vintage vibe with no tonal compromise at higher volumes.
Celestion Alnico Cream
The Celestion Alnico Cream adds a refined British twist to the Orion 25’s vintage American foundation. Creamy, rich mids, tight but musical lows, and sweet, singing highs make this combo incredibly versatile and lush. The Alnico Cream handles overdrive with elegance and cleans with warmth—perfect for guitarists who want that smooth, boutique sound with endless feel and dimension.
