Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves
- u_8thnote181
- Posts: 22
- Joined: Dec 25, 2023
First, I want to thank Kevin at Heritage Music for another amazing job. Last year, he converted my Reynolds Contempora from a closed wrap to an open wrap.
This project started off with a broken lever on the Olds. I found a technician that was able to mend a new lever, but the rotor was warped. So a new rotor was needed. And if you're replacing one, why not add a second one. The valves are sourced from Instrument Innovations.
I decided to go with a satin finish and I couldn't be any happier. They even have an Olds S-22 in the shop, so it's like a before and after shot.
This project started off with a broken lever on the Olds. I found a technician that was able to mend a new lever, but the rotor was warped. So a new rotor was needed. And if you're replacing one, why not add a second one. The valves are sourced from Instrument Innovations.
I decided to go with a satin finish and I couldn't be any happier. They even have an Olds S-22 in the shop, so it's like a before and after shot.
- EllaRubin
- Posts: 20
- Joined: Feb 20, 2025
Amazing! Would love to do something similar some day, but I just blew my "fun stuff" budget on a contra.
- tbonesullivan
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Jul 02, 2019
NICE!!! I wonder how the brass vs nickel silver valve wrap will affect the tone.
- Blabberbucket
- Posts: 305
- Joined: Oct 09, 2022
Looks great! Kevin Stiles is an excellent tech, and great person, doing very high quality work.