Product Description
Achillies Zephyr 22 Combo
Dynamic Response. Classic American Tone. Made for the Player.
The Achillies Zephyr 22 Combo strikes the perfect balance between vintage tone, dynamic playability, and practical volume—making it a true “desert island amp” for discerning guitarists. Sitting comfortably between the airy chime of the Zephyr 15 and the fuller-bodied power of the Zephyr 35, the Zephyr 22 offers 22 watts of harmonically rich output—ideal for small stages, studios, and rehearsals where tone and touch sensitivity matter most.
At its heart is a handwired circuit inspired by one of the most revered mid-60s American amplifier platforms, known for its iconic clean-to-grit transition, dimensional tube-driven reverb, and lush optical tremolo. Whether you're laying down articulate clean passages or digging in for bold breakup, the Zephyr 22 responds with tight bass, sparkling highs, and a beautifully compressed midrange that remains musical at every setting.
Choose between a 1x12” or 2x10” speaker configuration, both loaded with premium Jensen Vintage Ceramic drivers. The 12” option gives you rounder lows and broader projection—perfect for fuller clean tones and open voicings—while the 2x10” setup tightens the low end and enhances note definition, offering that punchy, focused midrange that cuts through the mix with clarity.
Additional features include:
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All-Tube Signal Path: Featuring 6V6 power tubes for smooth breakup and natural compression.
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Tube-Driven Reverb & Tremolo: Classic 3D-style spring reverb and rich, pulsing tremolo with depth and rate controls.
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Handwired Construction: Point-to-point wiring with silver Teflon-coated wire and USA-made custom-spec transformers for unmatched reliability and tone purity.
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Dovetail-Jointed Pine Cabinet: Resonant and road-ready, finished in your choice of tolex and grill cloth for a custom aesthetic.
Whether you're playing roots rock, Americana, surf, blues, or ambient tones, the Zephyr 22 Combo offers an inspiring platform with vintage soul and modern refinement. It’s a tone chaser’s dream in a giggable, expressive, and beautifully crafted combo format.
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Overview Hand-wired circuitry throughout. Output Power: 22 Watts All-Tube Spring Reverb and Photocell Tremolo - Foot-switchable Speakers - 1x12” Jensen C12Q 8Ω 35w Traditional Dovetail Joinery Cabinetry Hand Signed Certificate with Production Number
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Standard Features Cloth Covered Solid Core Wiring Throughout Custom Wound U.S.A Transformers Output Tubes: 2x 6V6 Preamp Tubes: 2x 12AT7, 1x 12AX7, 3x 7025 Rectifier: 1x GZ34 External Switching RCA Jack- Foot switch Included Cabinet Material - Premium Select Pine, Birch ply backs and speaker baffle Voicing - Left Channel Clean - Overdrive, Right channel Bright Clean - Overdrive with Reverb and Tremolo Black Bronco Tolex covering with optional colours available, Please see our custom options page Aluminium Silk Screen Control Panels 61.5 x 24.5 x 43.5cm (24-1/4" x 9-5/8" x 17-1/8”) 16.5kg (36lb)
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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 8Ω Extension speaker output jack wired in parallel 2 channels - Two Inputs per channel Hi and Lo Jacks Hand Made True Photocell Tremolo - by Achillies Channel Controls - Left Channel - Volume, Treble, Bass. Right Channel - Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity Adjustable Fixed Bias Brass Ground Plate All Tube Reverb and Tremolo Circuitry 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. Organic True Bypass Series Effects Loop. No passive components involved so your tone remains the same. Half Power output option. The switch is hidden from view beneath the chassis, in between the tubes. With this setting, the amp's power consumption is reduced by 40%. Reverb and Tremolo modification available to both channels 2x 10” Jensen C10Q speakers or Celestion Alnico Cream, more speaker options available upon request. |
Speaker Pairing Suggestions for the Zephyr 22 Combo
Jensen C12Q (1x12")
Warm, woody, and well-balanced, the C12Q is a fantastic match for players who want that classic American sparkle with a slightly softer top end. Its smooth breakup and defined low-end make it perfect for clean tones and vintage blues or country playing.
Ideal for: Vintage clean tones, surf, roots, blues.
Jensen P12Q Alnico (1x12")
With its signature airy top end and rich midrange presence, the P12Q brings a touch of liveliness and vintage compression that sings at moderate volume levels. It enhances the amp’s natural sag and touch response—great for dynamic playing styles.
Ideal for: Rockabilly, jazz, low-gain rock, and expressive lead work.
Jensen Blackbird 100 Alnico (1x12")
This high-power Alnico speaker offers incredible clarity, shimmering highs, and deep, articulate bass. With a bit more headroom and dynamic range, it allows the Zephyr 22 to stay clean longer while adding elegance and air to both clean and driven tones.
Ideal for: Players needing more headroom, ambient textures, and nuanced articulation.
Celestion Alnico Cream (1x12")
A rich, harmonically complex speaker that adds a bit of British refinement to the Zephyr’s American voice. Creamy mids, sparkling highs, and a strong low-end round out this powerful yet musical option.
Ideal for: Blues-rock, vintage soul, fusion, and players who want a slightly fuller voice with character.
Jensen C10Q (2x10")
Opting for a 2x10” setup gives you faster attack, punchier mids, and a more immediate response. The C10Qs are lightweight and full of vintage charm, offering plenty of sparkle and midrange focus. Great for cutting through a band mix without sacrificing warmth.
Ideal for: Funk, country, classic rock, and articulate rhythm work.
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Reviews
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Zephyr 22
This is the third model Labros made for me and it's my personal favorite for all round size, sound, versatility, and tone. At 22 Watts I found it wasn't always loud enough for larger venues so Labros suggested he soup it up to a 30 Watt with a 15 Watt switch option. This is my workhorse amp now and I highly recommend it. Ironically, I mostly use it on the 15 Watt setting, but it's nice to have the head room there for the larger gigs.
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Brilliant amp
Kind of lost for words ...but Ive been blown away by the quality and sound of this brilliant amplifier
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Stunning build & Quality
I suppose good things comes to those that wait. After an agonising wait of 6 weeks that felt like 6 months due to my eagerness to get hold of this amp. What a great looking amp, well built. Quality components. It sings like a bird without any pedals. Great reverb sound, plugged a strat straight in , a few twiddles of the tone section & there was the sound I wanted. Breaks up nicely at louder volumes. Well worth the wait. Over the moon with this. Thanks Labros.
