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Geo. Way Drums Inc.

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WHATS IT WORTH ?[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42338&stc=1&d=1335041634[/IMG]

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Posted on 13 years ago
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It's a George Way Spartan snare drum. Some guy has been trying to sell one on ebay for the longest time with no apparent takers at his $900.+ asking price.

More realistic would be, $450. to $650.

BTW, don't mind answering your question... but an introduction would be nice.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

It's a George Way Spartan snare drum. Some guy has been trying to sell one on ebay for the longest time with no apparent takers at his $900.+ asking price.More realistic would be, $450. to $650.BTW, don't mind answering your question... but an introduction would be nice.John

Sorry lol Im James, just picked it up at a yard sale and knew it was something special!

Posted on 13 years ago
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That's a 6.5x14. Very cool find! Not a Spartan as those have single flange hoops with clips. Yours is an Aristocrat model. Hard to tell from the pics but it looks like a first generation which would date the drum to approx. 1957.

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 13 years ago
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It is going to be for sale as soon as i figure out what i want for it. lol

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Posted on 13 years ago
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A yard sale!! Jeeez. ok, we all want to know, how much? Did the people even have a clue as to anything about that drum?

Posted on 13 years ago
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Lol not telling. I will post some more pics. when i sell this drum feel free to make me an offer if your interested.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Can anyone tell me is this the original key?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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The post right above yours...DolFan54 is your guy, he collects those drums...good luck.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Mike Curotto

The post right above yours...DolFan54 is your guy, he collects those drums...good luck.Mike Curotto

Thanks Mike,

Yes I do collect George Way drums. Original George Way keys have WayBest stamped into them. I have no idea what brand key yours is.

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 13 years ago
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