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Camco Oaklawn Bop kit
I'm a huge lover of Camco drums. Great kit you've assembled. Love the green glass. I already know how amazing they sound... John
13 years agoDrum frame rack sysytem. anyone used them?
Mark - those things are based on Bob Gatzen's original design. According to an article I read, Gatzen designed the thing with ergonomics as the centra...
13 years agopossible COB snare purchase
For $300. the 5 x 14 should already be in your possession. Great snare drum. Snag it at that price. No brainer... John
13 years agoInternal Muffler ?
John - $51.00 to ship a small part to Oz is exorbitant. It's not on the Moon! That seller should be hog-tied and branded a cheat. I have a mate in Q-L...
13 years agoCamco Snare Drum Tone Control
Howdy All, Anybody have a 60's Camco Snare Drum Tone Control? I have an Oaklawn shell that needs a tone control. PM me. John
13 years agoNew guy! Lets talk Trixon first...
Welcome to VDF! You lucky dog! Three for the price of one!!! Doesn't get much better than that. The Trixie is sweet, but I'm a huge Camco/Geo. Way f...
13 years agoBuddy Rich Slingerland 80N
From Mike T...
13 years agoKick drum tipping
I think you have to run up on them from the side to tip them over. I've included an illustrated tutorial. John PS - Oops, sorry, I thought the threa...
13 years agoid of standards blue tin saswirl
Jag - a lot of guys swear by those. The 'theory' is; the lighter hardware allows the shells to vibrate better than shells with the heavy classic stuff...
13 years ago60s Slingerland Shells- Sky Blue Pearl: Need Work
If Bill, or Curtis don't buy them, put me next in line. PM me. John
13 years agoBuddy Rich Slingerland 80N
Beautiful kit, man. Enjoy it for many years to come... D' Drummer John
13 years agoInternal Muffler ?
From leedybdp...
13 years agoMid-70's Vistalite (RED) Restoration
Looks like you're doing an excellent job of restoring those drums. Congrats on a really great set of drums and best of luck with the resto. If I may...
13 years agosnappy wires for sale by duplex snares nos
Gary - pm me... let's git R' done! John
13 years ago1965 Slingerland Restoration?
It's your dad's kit. You'll regret having sold it later. Great idea to buy an orphan floor tom and recover the one drum. I wouldn't touch your dad's...
13 years ago