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Camco model 500 Hi-Hat stand.

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I picked up these 2 last week for 50,00.

I’m already using a Camco by Tama BD pedal for years so it was all about the hi-hat for me.

I’m a first time user of the model 500 Camco hi-hat and absolutely love it. It’s still light weight but very sturdy and plays like a charm.

Especially love the way to adjust its spring tension with the variable knurled knob above the foot plate.

It’s also the first vintage HH pedal I came across that is absolutely silent.

If anybody has some of the matching hardware for sale, let me know please.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Of all the hi-hat stands I've owned, the 500 was the one I liked best. I used one of these on the road for over 8 years. I found it comfortable, reliable and easy to transport.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Got a couple of these and love them. Also lucked into one of the original Camco pedals the Ippolito Drum Shop modified with the chain drive that was to later become so famous and I find it's now my main pedal.

I might have a single braced cymbal stand too many but with the Australian postage you'd be better off looking in the US to start with.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I, too, have an Ippolito Camco chain pedal that I have begun using again. Guess I need to search for another Camco hi-hat.

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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I've got two hi hats and really only need one but, again, postage is high from here. If you can't find one locally, give me a yell.

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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Thanks much for the offer. I hear the going rate is 50,00 (lol). Any estimate of shipping to USA?

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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50 Euros or $50? At any rate very nice finds. That was my first bass drum pedal. I used it for at least 10 years.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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I have all three models. The one you posted is probably my favorite of the 3.

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 11 years ago
#8
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Missing some bits but wouldn't be too hard to get up to speed....

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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Yep, seems to be missing:

- 2 spurs (same diameter as BD spurs and FT legs so easy to replicate)

- 2 wing-screws to hold the spurs in place.

- The mid stand locking bracket (that will be a tough one to find)

Posted on 11 years ago
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