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Gretsch tension rods=Camcos??

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I have read that in the late 50's/early 60's Camco had made products for Rogers and that they also produced the "Floating Action" pedal for Gretsch which was practically the same as the Camco "Deluxe" pedal except for the foot board.

However, I'm hoping some experts out there might be able to shed some light on their tension rods, which look pretty identical.

Perhaps Camco was also machining these for Gretsch as well?

They both share the similar taper just under the collar.

Camco on left, Gretsch on right.

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 5 years ago
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I will accept "you're out of your mind" comments...….

Just wondering if anybody has noticed this. (Not my mind, the question!)

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 5 years ago
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50s Kent rods and late 50s-60s Slingerland rods are also nearly identical to those. I have noticed differences in plating quality, but otherwise they're all pretty indistinguishable across four US brands.

Then I've noticed that later Camco rods are just like Ludwigs. I too have wondered who was making these things.

60's Gretsch Progressive Jazz Green Sparkle
'61 Slingerland Bop Kit Sea Green Rewrap
Round Badge Bop Kit Clone Red Sparkle
'67 Pearl President 13/16/22 Red Oyster Pearl
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