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What year did Franks Drum Shop,Chicago open?

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Can't find my "Franks for the memory" book........

Reason I ask.....

I have a cool,direct pull W and A hi hat that has: "FDS Chicago" on the footboard,and "Wamco" on the backside.....

It looks 30's-40's,but I don't know if Franks went back that far...............

Any help appreciated!

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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From blairndrums

Can't find my "Franks for the memory" book........Reason I ask.....I have a cool,direct pull W and A hi hat that has: "FDS Chicago" on the footboard,and "Wamco" on the backside.....It looks 30's-40's,but I don't know if Franks went back that far...............Any help appreciated!Blair

They went back to at least the later 1930's. I've got some old drum catalogues from that period that came from there.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Isn't there a Rob Cook book "Frank's For The Memories" about the store? I don't have it but remember seeing it somewhere.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Blair, Wfl's brother Theobald is the one who got them as an account so yes is the answer!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Guess I should have read the post closer before I replied. Ooops

Posted on 13 years ago
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Cool,thanks for the good info........

I guess I am going to go with late 40's on this one,as it came with a single, 14" Trans Badge A.Zil when I got it.Had a little crack in it though. :-(

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
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