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Los Angeles Camcos, circa 1972
One last photo with 20" camco bass drum. Photo taken at night, backyard gig, private party, not the greatest detail. Didn't use the larger side tom....
9 years agoLos Angeles Camcos, circa 1972
I realize that the photos aren't so good, particularly the interior, so here is a better one of the interior with the serial number written in red mar...
9 years agoLos Angeles Camcos, circa 1972
Here are a few pictures of the drums, individually. I also have a 20" bass drum which is not pictured. Looks like someone wrote the number 729 in red...
9 years agoLos Angeles Camcos, circa 1972
So much Camco Love! Thanks. You know they were stolen last year. I called every pawn shop and used music place in Los Angeles. I was sooo depressed ab...
9 years agoInstanbul 20" ride from mid 1980s
Again. I am impressed with your knowledge of cymbals. You have identified the approx. year this cymbal was made. I'm curious why you suppose people do...
9 years ago18" K Zildian, instanbul, cracked, with rivets
Dear Zenstat, Wow. Thanks for your in-depth reply. I will get in touch with your cymbal repair man. I do love the feel and color of the old cymbal....
9 years agoInstanbul 20" ride from mid 1980s
OK, now a few better pics!
9 years agoInstanbul 20" ride from mid 1980s
Here are a few better photos of 20" Instanbul ride.
9 years agoInstanbul 20" ride from mid 1980s
Here I've uploaded a few pictures. Is this cymbal considered Vintage? Is it worth more than a couple hundred dollars. I've had it for more than thirty...
9 years ago18" K Zildian, instanbul, cracked, with rivets
Thanks for your reply. In fact it looks like someone did put rivets at the edges of the cracks to stop it. I then--stupidly?--added more rivets around...
9 years agoLos Angeles Camcos, circa 1972
I bought these drums used when I began high school. I knew the Porcaro family in Los Angeles and Joe used to play a nice blonde Camco set so I wanted...
9 years ago18" K Zildian, instanbul, cracked, with rivets
I've got this cymbal. I came upon it in the early to mid 70s. It has a pretty significant crack but sounds pretty good in a crazy, cracked way. I'm wo...
9 years agoInstanbul 20" ride from mid 1980s
Hi, I'm thinking of selling this cymbal that I bought from a Turkish student at the Berklee College of Music back in the day. It's pretty thick. It's...
9 years agoCamco Drums Are Worth A Fortune!
On July 4 some thieves broke into my garage and stole my drums which were in cases. Well, the drums happened to be my LA Camco set (circa 1971-72), 20...
12 years ago