Apollo P5 Head

Achillies Apollo P5 Head

The Achillies Apollo P5 Head delivers the same expressive, harmonically rich tube tone of the Apollo P5 in a compact head format, offering greater flexibility for players who prefer pairing their amplifier with external speaker cabinets. With 5 watts of pure valve power, this head excels at touch-sensitive cleans, smooth natural breakup, and richly textured overdrive — all at volumes that remain practical for recording, practice, and small performance spaces.

Inspired by the sound and behaviour of early tweed-era, single-ended amplifier designs, the Apollo P5 Head produces a warm, open voice with punchy mids, rounded lows, and a sweet, musical top end. The simplified signal path and carefully voiced circuit allow the amplifier to respond directly to your hands and guitar controls, making it highly expressive and rewarding to play.

Dynamic, Player-Responsive Performance

At its core, the Apollo P5 Head is built around a 6V6 output tube, 12AX7 preamp, and 5Y3 tube rectifier, delivering natural compression, rich harmonic bloom, and a smooth transition from clean tones into organic breakup. The result is an amplifier that feels alive and interactive, reacting effortlessly to picking dynamics and volume changes.

Constructed using an authentic hand-wired layout and premium, carefully selected components, the Apollo P5 Head prioritises tonal integrity, reliability, and long-term performance. Every detail — from the transformers to the wiring — reflects Achillies’ commitment to classic design principles and uncompromising craftsmanship.

Housed in a premium pine head cabinet, finished in authentic tweed cloth with a lacquered nitrocellulose coating, the Apollo P5 Head pairs beautifully with a wide range of speaker cabinets while retaining a timeless, understated aesthetic.

Key Features

• Output Power: 5 watts

• Output Tubes: 1 × 6V6

• Preamp Tubes: 1 × 12AX7

• Rectifier: 1 × 5Y3

• Custom Wound U.S.A. Transformers

• Controls: Volume, Tone

• Authentic Hand-Wired Layout

• Cloth-Covered Solid Core Wiring Throughout

• Carbon Composition Resistors (Allen Bradley)

• Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors

• Achillies Power Capacitors (Made in Germany)

• Switchcraft Jacks and Plugs

• Carling Switches

• Chrome-Dipped Stainless Steel Chassis

• Premium Select Pine Head Cabinet

• Authentic Tweed Cloth Covering

• Lacquered Nitrocellulose Finish (Tweed Only)

• Proudly Hand-Built in Australia

Why Choose the Apollo P5 Head

The Apollo P5 Head is ideal for players who want:

• Classic low-watt tube tone with maximum cabinet flexibility

• Warm, expressive cleans and smooth, organic breakup

• A compact head format for studio and stage use

• A responsive amplifier that rewards touch and technique

• Boutique craftsmanship with premium components throughout

The Achillies Apollo P5 Head offers timeless tone, dynamic feel, and handcrafted quality in a versatile head format — a powerful, inspiring platform for players who value musical expression above all else.