Current Olds - who makes 'em?

[alyankee]

The current model Olds saxophones bear a remarkable resemblance to the Buffet/Evette S2. Could these be a Buffet stencil (Olds has done that in the past) or is this instrument an Asian copy? Anybody played one?

[Stencilman]

Last I heard, both Olds and Reynolds are made by the same Asian manufacturer.

[Mike W]

I have two F.E. Olds made in asia saxes--a tenor and an alto. Both are nice horns and play quite well after Saxdaddy worked on them. They are both responsive and have nice tones. I personally like vintage better, but would not hesitate to play either for any type of music.