Product Description
Achillies Apollo B30
The Apollo B30 is a wide-open, articulate amplifier designed for players who want bold clean headroom, rich harmonic complexity, and a powerful yet forgiving feel. Voiced in the spirit of early American stage amplifiers, the B30 delivers a commanding presence with exceptional clarity and natural warmth.
At lower volume settings, the Apollo B30 produces expansive, piano-like cleans with excellent note separation and a full, balanced frequency response. The low end remains firm and authoritative, while the highs stay smooth and rounded—never brittle. As the volume is increased, the amp transitions gradually into a thick, harmonically layered breakup that retains clarity and definition, even with complex chord voicings.
The power section is tuned for dynamic response and musical compression, allowing the amplifier to breathe and respond naturally to the player’s touch. Pick attack, guitar volume, and playing dynamics directly shape the feel and character of the amp, making the B30 an exceptionally expressive platform. Whether used as a clean foundation for pedals or driven into natural overdrive, the Apollo B30 remains balanced, punchy, and inspiring.
As with all Achillies amplifiers, the Apollo B30 is meticulously handwired using premium components and carefully laid out for optimal signal integrity and long-term reliability. The result is an amplifier that delivers classic feel and tonal depth while meeting modern expectations for consistency and performance.
Tonal Character
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Expansive, articulate cleans with strong low-end authority
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Smooth, musical high frequencies with excellent balance
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Gradual, harmonically rich breakup at higher volumes
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Highly dynamic and touch-responsive feel
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Excellent pedal compatibility
Built the Achillies Way
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Fully handwired construction with premium components
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Robust transformers for clarity, depth, and headroom
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Thoughtful circuit layout for low noise and reliability
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Proudly handcrafted in Australia
The Apollo B30
Designed for players who demand power, clarity, and expressive dynamics, the Apollo B30 delivers a commanding voice with timeless character—equally at home on stage, in the studio, or as the foundation of a refined pedal-based rig.
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Overview Hand-wired circuitry throughout. Output Power: 30 Watts Speakers - 3x10” Jensen P10R 8Ω - 25w per speaker Traditional Dovetail Joinery Cabinetry Lacquered finish inside and outside on Tweed Cabinets 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 6L6 Preamp Tubes: 1x 12AY7, 2x 12AX7 Rectifier: 1x 5U4 Cabinet Material: Premium Select Pine, Birch ply backs and speaker baffle Voicing: Clean - Mid Way Break up to Bluesy Overdrive Achillies Spec Tweed Woven Fabric Covering Lacquered Nitrocellulose Coating Achillies Chrome Dipped STAINLESS STEEL Chassis 57 x 27 x 53.5cm (22-1/2“ x 10-1/2” x 21”) 17kg (38lb)
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Electronics FR4 Eyelet Boards to tolerate heat and noise Optional Line Voltage with wall plug ready for your country Speaker Output Impedance 2.6Ω Extension speaker output jack wired in parallel 2 channels - Two Inputs per channel Hi and Lo Jacks Channel Controls: Normal Volume, Bright Volume, Treble, Bass, Presence Fixed Bias Achillies Black Gold Capacitors (Made in Germany) Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors
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Optional Features 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. 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%. 2x 12” Jensen P12R Speakers, more speaker options available upon request. |
