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Camco switch from 3/4 ply to the 6ply shells

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Does anyone know when/what year Camco switched to the 6ply shells? Sometime in the mid to late 60s?

Posted on 14 years ago
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George Way - 1957-1960 3ply

1961 4ply

Camco Oaklawn- 1961- approx 1965 4ply

approx 1965 - 1971 6ply

There are a few 3 ply shell Camcos but they are quite rare. My 5x14 Burgundy Sparkle Tuxedo lug Camco Oaklawn is a 3 ply shell.

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 14 years ago
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... and of course, 6 ply until 78, mhen DW and Tama took over.

( but question was when SWITCH, not when stop made:( )

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Antonio Drums-Elmwood- True Solid Shell-Hollow Log
Ludwig-Psychedelic Red-69
Slingerland-GoldSatinFlame-1972/73
Camco LA-Ebony Stain-73/78?
Premier "Pre" Elite-Turquis Oyster-1969
Trixon Luxus-Red Ripple-1961
Sneres - Ludwig, Slingerland, GeoWay and so on...
Cymbals- Most K-Zildjian & Paiste 2002
(and some Pearl, Tama and so long, long time ago...)

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From Superfly

... and of course, 6 ply until 78, mhen DW and Tama took over.( but question was when SWITCH, not when stop made:( )

L.A. Camco drums are 6 ply but they are also Keller shells not Jasper like George Way and Camco Oaklawn & Chanute era drums.

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
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