Achilles Amplification have been offering made to order point-to-point handwired takes on classic vintage amps for several years now. They're based in Melbourne, and enjoy such high demand that you're up for several months waiting time if you want one. This one is their take on the classic Fender 'blackface' 1963 Deluxe Reverb, but with a few custom options. It's got a bright switch, which is handy with humbucker-equipped guitars, as well as a half-power switch on the back for creamy breakup at lower volumes. Usually Achilles put their own 'Zephyr' brand on the front panel, but this has a cheeky 'Deluxe Reverb Amp' badge on the front. The tone on offer is spectacular: rich, clear and warm with shimmering highs and punchy lows. The touch-sensitivity and nuance on offer is remarkable, it's somehow both extremely articulate as well as round and forgiving. Save yourself some cash and some wait time on a new one, you surely won't regret it.

Model: Achilles Zephyr 22 Head
Made: Melbourne Australia, recent model 
Output: 22 Watts
Power: 240v (Australia/NZ)
Speaker: none
Tubes: 2x 6V6 (output),  2x 12AT7, 1x 12AX7, 3x 7025 (pre-amp)
Mods: none
Channels: 1
Weight: 12.6kg
Extras included: none

Condition notes: minor cosmetic wear. No major marks. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)