i have a vitage camco set it has a 3-D moire finish and the badge say oaklawn, i was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about it. i have attached a few photos. Thanks
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Posted on 12 years ago
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Hey Lefty, Welcome to VDF!
Sweeeeeet kit! Couple thousand dollars worth of 'joyful noise-makers' there. I own/play a set of Oaklawn Camco's myself. Best sounding/playing drume ever made in the USA - ever!
Hope to hear more from you in the future. How long have you had these? Are you the original owner? How do -you- like them?
Man, I can't believe you chopped the center of your reso head out like that. That bass drum, with a nice coated REMO or Evans head (even if you port it on one side,) and that bass drum will 'sing' with a beautiful, deep, rich tone like you've never heard before. I love the sound of mine. (14" x 20")
John
Posted on 12 years ago
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my dad is the original owner been in my family the whole time. Great sounding drums!
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Me and your dad are probably about the same age!
How long have you been playing? What kind of music do you play?
Here's a shot of mine: (Re-wrapped orphans) 13", 15", 16" 20" w/matching 5"x14" snare.
[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/cam1.jpg[/IMG]
John
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Oh yeah! Nice kit and pleased to meet you. John's right. Put a head on that drum. My Camco is a big LA kit, 13, 14, 16, 18, 24. I've never had the matching snare.
Posted on 12 years ago
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12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
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Hmmm - GW are my initials
nice drums
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The logo was a gift from Dolfan (Steve) who is as close to an expert on George Way and Camco drums as there is. The bass drum in my kit is only one of two known examples of a 14" x 20" BD made by George Way. The logo is Steve's design and he gave it to me as a 'finishing touch' for my kit. Cool play on the DW logo.
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John
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The logo was a gift from Dolfan (Steve) who is as close to an expert on George Way and Camco drums as there is. The bass drum in my kit is only one of two known examples of a 14" x 20" BD made by George Way. The logo is Steve's design and he gave it to me as a 'finishing touch' for my kit. Cool play on the DW logo.Back to the thread...John
Not anymore! Your George Way 14x20 is one of 4 that I know of now. Ironically 3 of the 4 are blue sparkle including the one I acquired earlier this year.
[IMG]http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x246/dolfan54/George%20Way/GWSun.jpg[/IMG]
Nice 3D Moire kit! Someday, someday....
1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
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...Dolfan (Steve) who is as close to an expert on George Way and Camco drums as there is. John
Who's closer?x-mas3
Never play it the same way once.
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