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I got to wondering why every name American drum maker was implementing serial numbers for their drums  beginning the 60's, yet Camco did not. Even Fibes issued serial numbers.

A Modern Drummer article on serial numbers I found on line, makes a strong argument that it was the retailers that pushed for numbers for insurance and stocking purposes. It also alludes that Camco only started adding numbers under the reinforcement rings during the Chanute, Kansas years (1971-'73) when Kustom took ownership from John Rochon. Can anybody confirm this is so?

In any case, it's just another Camco quirk.

 

 

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 1 month ago
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I just looked at my Chanutes..and there are no serial #'s.

Posted on 1 month ago
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Thanks for looking! 

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 1 month ago
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Only the LA Camco's had numbers.

Wayne

Posted on 3 weeks ago
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I rechecked that article. I read the dates incorrectly. You are right about only LA having numbers.

Thanks!

 

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 3 weeks ago
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