Olds Recording Counterweight

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Arendsdale
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by Arendsdale »

Hi all, I’m looking for solutions to add a counterweight to my Olds Recording R-15. Let me know if anyone has some suggestions!
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Doubler
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by Doubler »

Type "counterweight" in the search bar above for relevant results and suggestions. Personally, I like the counterweight from early Olds Ambassadors; it solders onto the inside crook of the tuning slide. I put one on my Olds Studio, and I like the result.
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Arendsdale
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by Arendsdale »

I’ve seen those as a possibility, but I prefer the type that attach to the tuning slide crossbrace
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Geordie
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by Geordie »

[quote="Arendsdale"]I’ve seen those as a possibility, but I prefer the type that attach to the tuning slide crossbrace[/quote]

I was able to borrow one of those. Had a foundry cast a copy then had it lacquered and engraved by a local tech. Definitely not the cheapest way to do it, but a satisfying project.

The gentleman who lent me his counterweight was a total stranger who lived a long way from me and saw a Facebook post I did here in England. The fellowship of the slide at work!