Pre-owned in excellent condition, this Achillies Apollo X sounds amazing with a 6v6 power valve section driving a Jensen 12" speaker.

This amplifier has been well looked after and has had a drop-in solid state rectifier cap installed in the 5Y3 position which can be replaced at any time for a 5Y3 valve for different tonal characteristics.

A great find for the player wanting a quality, compact valve amplifier combo!

Achillies Apollo X

Vintage Fire, Handcrafted with Precision — The Heart of American Tone

If “X” marks the spot, the Achillies Apollo X is the treasure at the center of every tone chaser’s map. Designed around one of the most influential small-format amplifier circuits ever created, the Apollo X delivers unmistakable vintage character, dynamic response, and raw musicality in a compact, studio- and stage-ready package.

At its core, the Apollo X features a dual 6V6 power section paired with a tube rectifier (drop-in solid state rectifier installed currently), producing a beautifully elastic feel with natural compression and harmonic bloom. The circuit is renowned for its ability to transition effortlessly from warm, open cleans into thick, touch-sensitive overdrive simply by adjusting your playing dynamics or guitar volume. Few amplifiers respond as intuitively to the player as this one.

Clean tones are rich and three-dimensional, with a woody midrange and soft top-end that never feels brittle. As the volume is pushed, the Apollo X blooms into a harmonically complex drive that feels alive under the fingers—ragged in the best possible way, with singing sustain, natural sag, and a vocal midrange that sits perfectly in a mix.

The Apollo X excels in environments where feel and expression matter most. It’s equally at home in the studio, at small gigs, or as a premium home recording amplifier. Its modest output allows the power section to be driven naturally, capturing the sound of an amp working exactly as intended—without excessive volume.

Available with single 12-inch or dual 10-inch speaker configurations, the Apollo X can be tailored to suit your playing style. A 12-inch option offers depth, warmth, and a broad sonic footprint, while the 2x10 configuration delivers tighter low end, faster response, and enhanced articulation.

Every Apollo X is handwired with premium components and built with the same uncompromising attention to detail found across the Achillies range. From its carefully laid-out circuit to its resonant cabinet construction, this amplifier is designed to inspire, respond, and endure.

Why the Apollo X

• Expressive dual 6V6 power section

• Tube rectification for natural sag and feel (drop-in solid state rectifier installed currently)

• Rich cleans that evolve into harmonically complex overdrive

• Highly responsive to guitar volume and playing dynamics

• Ideal for studio, home, and small-stage use

• Available in 1x12 or 2x10 speaker configurations

Handcrafted Excellence

• Authentic handwired construction

• Premium components throughout

• Resonant cabinet design

• Proudly handcrafted in Australia

The Apollo X is not about excess power or modern complexity—it’s about feel, expression, and tone in its purest form. A timeless design, brought to life with modern precision, and built for players who value character as much as craftsmanship.