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Vintage late 50's Cymbal Arm

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I'm looking to complete a George Way kit.

I recently acquired a George Way Bass Drum Cymbal Arm mount (looks like an oversized aristocrat lug with a Leedy-style T-rod going into it). I think a 50's Leedy Cymbal L-arm might work with well with this mount.

--- OR ---

I also have a George Way "Waybest" Cymbal Arm Bass Drum mount (this one ONLY takes the George Way arm with the squared stem). The Waybest Ratchet Arm is the only one I have ever seen with a square (rather than round) stem.

Does anyone happen to have either of these Cymbal L-Arms??

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- Current restoration Project: Geo Way 5 piece
- 60's Oaklawn Walnut Camco kit (12/12/14/20) matching Snare (Camco hardware and Paiste black logo 2002s)
- 70's LA Maple Camco kit (12/13/16/22) matching Oaklawn snare (Rogers hardware and Paiste Signatures/Mellow ride)
- 70's Blue Vistalite Ludwig Monster kit (6/8/12/13/14/15/16/18/24) matching snare (all Hercules hardware, all Zidljian shadow logos)
Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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What about a Camco arm? What's the size of the hole for the bent rod?

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Check with Mikey777 on the Forum. He might have one.

Cheers

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Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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A local metal/machine shop might be able to crank one out for you.

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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4more: the hole is standard size and accomodates both vintage and current L-arms.

I would certainly consider a Camco L-arm, preferable 60's...

JRichard: Yep, I've got a machinist, but I've spent all my machinist money turning single hole aristocrat lugs in to two-sided lugs and making the bottom pegs for them in order to complete the 'Way' kit. I figure at a minimum I could eventually find a Camco L-arm if I am patient.

Jeff


- Current restoration Project: Geo Way 5 piece
- 60's Oaklawn Walnut Camco kit (12/12/14/20) matching Snare (Camco hardware and Paiste black logo 2002s)
- 70's LA Maple Camco kit (12/13/16/22) matching Oaklawn snare (Rogers hardware and Paiste Signatures/Mellow ride)
- 70's Blue Vistalite Ludwig Monster kit (6/8/12/13/14/15/16/18/24) matching snare (all Hercules hardware, all Zidljian shadow logos)
Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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I think I have an all original Camco L arm, Oaklawn, Ill. Could you post pics of one to compare with?

Posted on 14 years ago
#6
Posts: 156 Threads: 22

This one (in very nice condition) did not sell at $125 and I subsequently offered the guy $85 he replied that it was a fair offer but hen relisted it along with a throne, etc.

280499170744 is the ebay number.

Jeff


- Current restoration Project: Geo Way 5 piece
- 60's Oaklawn Walnut Camco kit (12/12/14/20) matching Snare (Camco hardware and Paiste black logo 2002s)
- 70's LA Maple Camco kit (12/13/16/22) matching Oaklawn snare (Rogers hardware and Paiste Signatures/Mellow ride)
- 70's Blue Vistalite Ludwig Monster kit (6/8/12/13/14/15/16/18/24) matching snare (all Hercules hardware, all Zidljian shadow logos)
Posted on 14 years ago
#7
Posts: 224 Threads: 7

His is from the 70's isn't in - Kansas? Mine has the raised Oaklawn lettering - 60's according to the timeline.

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Posted on 14 years ago
#8
Posts: 156 Threads: 22

May very well be-- I'm way more versed in Camco drums rather than accessories!

As mentioned, I would be using this are to complete a George Way kit, so unless it was an actual WAYbest cymbal arm, I'm not that picky...

That being said, did you have a price in mind?

Jeff


- Current restoration Project: Geo Way 5 piece
- 60's Oaklawn Walnut Camco kit (12/12/14/20) matching Snare (Camco hardware and Paiste black logo 2002s)
- 70's LA Maple Camco kit (12/13/16/22) matching Oaklawn snare (Rogers hardware and Paiste Signatures/Mellow ride)
- 70's Blue Vistalite Ludwig Monster kit (6/8/12/13/14/15/16/18/24) matching snare (all Hercules hardware, all Zidljian shadow logos)
Posted on 14 years ago
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