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Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:04 pm
by 8thnote181
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.

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Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:22 pm
by EllaRubin
Amazing! Would love to do something similar some day, but I just blew my "fun stuff" budget on a contra.

Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:38 pm
by BPBasso
Looks awesome. Hats off to the tech.

Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:46 pm
by muschem
Beautiful!

Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 8:00 pm
by Burgerbob
If you sell it... You know who to contact!

Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:13 am
by tbonesullivan
NICE!!! I wonder how the brass vs nickel silver valve wrap will affect the tone.

Re: Olds S-22 with Dual Axial Valves

Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:48 pm
by Blabberbucket
Looks great! Kevin Stiles is an excellent tech, and great person, doing very high quality work.