Product Description
Achilles Orion 50 Head
Vintage Californian Tone. Reimagined in a Head.
The Achilles Orion 50 Head captures the essence of the classic Californian amps of the early '60s—now in a powerful and versatile amp head format. Seamlessly blending the raw richness of Brownface with the sparkling clarity of Blackface preamp circuits, this amp head delivers the best of both iconic tones in one cohesive design.
Driven by a robust 6L6 power section, the Orion 50 Head pushes out 40 watts of bold, clean, undistorted power—ideal for players who need massive headroom, rich harmonic detail, and stage-filling volume without breakup.
The real magic lies in the true all-tube Harmonic Pulse Tremolo, delivering a lush, swirling modulation that breathes life into your playing—something no pedal or digital model can replicate. Add to that a spacious, vintage-style tube-driven reverb with an independent Dwell control, and you’ve got the ambience and texture to shape your sound with incredible depth.
Internally, the Orion 50 Head is as premium as it gets: point-to-point hand-wired with silver Teflon-coated wire and USA-made custom-spec transformers—built for reliability, longevity, and pure tone.
Whether you're chasing rootsy cleans, ambient textures, or classic reverb-drenched vibes, the Achilles Orion 50 Head is your sonic foundation—crafted for tone purists and modern players alike.
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Overview Hand-wired circuitry throughout. Output Power: 22 Watts (Half Power) 58 Watts (Full Power) Clean Output Power - 40 Watts Tube-Driven Harmonic Tremolo, Foot-switchable Spring Reverb 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 6L6 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 60.5 x 24 x 25cm (23-7/8" x 9-1/2" x 9-7/8”) 17 kg (37.5 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, Middle, Bass, Presence 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: 25w - 50w 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. |
