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Camco serial numbers and the lack there of....
I rechecked that article. I read the dates incorrectly. You are right about only LA having numbers. Thanks!
9 months agoCamco serial numbers and the lack there of....
Thanks for looking!
9 months agoCamco serial numbers and the lack there of....
I got to wondering why every name American drum maker was implementing serial numbers for their drums beginning the 60's, yet Camco did not. Eve...
10 months agoCollecting Vintage Drums in 2024?
Back in the 90's there were a couple music stores in the area that accepted vintage drums as partial payment on new stuff or on consignment (Sam Ash a...
10 months agoWTB: Leedy "Marvel" snare strainer
I have an original 6.5x14 Leedy Marvel drum with the proper parallel throw-off, but missing the snare system and frame that attaches to it. Does anybo...
11 months agoMy drum teacher, Jim Chapin
I was fortunate enough to have 2-3 lessons with Jim In the late 80's-early 90's. He had a retirement place in Sarasota, FL and would always take a few...
11 months agoWeb Site Speed - Issues
Sort of makes me nostalgic for those days of dial-up when you would log in and then go make a cup of coffee while waiting for connection. ;)
1 year agoBibin snares for Camco Super 99
I asked a month or so ago if these could be made and was notified yesterday that these are now available, so I ordered a set. It looks like they are a...
1 year agoWeb Site Speed - Issues
It loaded!! Yay!! Thank you for keeping this alive. -Kurt
1 year agoRogers Dyna Gut Frame?
From Rik_Everglade...
1 year agoOff Topic: Dealing with Arthritis
I just had my other knee "done" with meniscus surgery. The sports orthopedic said I have the beginnings of Arthritis. He said something about coming i...
2 years agoWTB a Camco tone control muffler..
Just for informational purposes: My early Oaklawn kit tone control measures 1/2" center to center.
2 years agoRogers Dyna Gut Frame?
No problem, Mark. Every bit of info always helps others. I couldn't do this if it were not for the all the online gurus (like you!) that share their k...
2 years agoRogers Dyna Gut Frame?
Update: Bobby at Jollity Drum farm came through! Now I have to source some proper snare guard plates. FWIW: Bobby seems to have more parts and doo-d...
2 years agoLudwig NOB 2-piece
Be careful with the tension if you are using plastic heads. Those claw hooks are made from brass that were made with calfskin in mind. They will event...
2 years ago