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Camco set w/24" bass Last viewed: 54 seconds ago

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Here is my Camco set I bought from Jack's Drum Shop in Boston in 1970 or 71. I had played on a set in a recording studio and loved the sound. I actually went across the street and ordered a set for myself. I had been playing Rogers Drums and liked the hardware, so I had Ed at Jack's install Rogers hardware. Still love the drums.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Man oh man those are pretty drums. Love the wood!!

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Those are so sweet,... !

Which Camco period are they from?

Did you ever consider to install Rogers floor tom hardware on that 14" tom?

A 1up 2down configuration including a 6.5" snare in that finish and the Rogers hardware,... It doesn't get any better than that !!!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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6.5 x 14 from Oaklawn or Chanute era is rare. I finally found one last year in a rare color too, Oaklawn ebony stain.

Nice kit! I've never seen interiors that dark before either!

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
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

WOW! Sweet! Like five pounds of sugar! Now my teeth ache.

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 217 Threads: 42

A virgin 14 x 14, now that's something.

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Any and every drummer would be jealous of have that kit- gorgeous.

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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That's one beautiful Camco kit! Customizing it with Rogers hardware just puts it over the top! While I have no real issues with Camco's hardware during this time period, drummers went crazy for Swivomatic hardware. You really proved the point with all Rogers appointments.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful kit!

Mark

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
Posts: 629 Threads: 227

Thanks for sharing.I get that warm glow just looking at them...

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Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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What was the rationale with getting the 14x14 with no mounting or legs?

Did you run the 14" as an optional Tom? Or did you always play it as its set up?

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Posted on 12 years ago
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