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How Collectible are Camco Drums?

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From DolFan54

Anyone that places Rogers at number one would more than likely prefer LA Camco to the other eras. Gretsch at number one usually prefers Oaklawn. It comes down to the differences in Jasper and Keller made shells in my experience.

Funny you should say that, and I'm sure you're correct. In smaller drums, 20, 12, 14, I prefer Gretsch, then Ludwig. Larger drums, my preference is Camco... with a caveat.

I've never played a small Camco kit. The only Camco's I've ever 'driven' are my large 24, 13, 14, 16, 18 LA kit.

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
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From DolFan54

Anyone that places Rogers at number one would more than likely prefer LA Camco to the other eras. Gretsch at number one usually prefers Oaklawn.

And if one places Slingerland 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany at number one?

Walking

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From orangemi

And if one places Slingerland 3 ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany at number one?Walking

I'd have to say Leedy DOH

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
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From DolFan54

I'd have to say Leedy DOH

It always gets back to George Way with you!Bowing

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From DolFan54

I'd have to say Leedy DOH

YES!

I did play a late 50's or early 60's G. Way kit once. It wasn't mine... I sat in for an ailing drummer acquaintance for an evening gig, and used his kit.

WOW! WOW! WOW! That was one sweet sounding kit. I think it was a 20, 12, 14 or maybe a 16... it has been a while. I just remember looking at the badge and wondering who the heck this 'Way' guy was.

The unfortunate thing was that nobody knew anything about the kit by then (early 70's).

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
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SO 60s rogers, gretsch and camco were the greatest drums ever made? Thats what I've heard and it makes sense. The new gretsch 'renown 57' in blue is the raddest looking new kit I've seen.

Posted on 12 years ago
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