INTRODUCTIONS: Please Use This Thread To Introduce Yourself!

[harryconway]

Here's a Camco 20, 12, 14 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camco-Oaklaw...#ht_500wt_1202 on eBay. Guy wants $1600. Watch it, see if he gets it. Maybe it'll help you decide what to do.

Most important items to get, are the lugs to complete the rack tom. You can fudge with generic triple flange hoops, to get the kit up-and-running. And you can use non-Camco tension rods, etc., to cut cost. No one says you have to do a restore job all at once. Make the kit playable, then work on the originality part of it. This is the finish I'd want http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camco-Chanut...a19974f#ht_143 and it's only 3 grand.

[robyn64]

Originally Posted by harryconway

Here's a Camco 20, 12, 14 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camco-Oaklaw...#ht_500wt_1202 on eBay. Guy wants $1600. Watch it, see if he gets it. Maybe it'll help you decide what to do.

Most important items to get, are the lugs to complete the rack tom. You can fudge with generic triple flange hoops, to get the kit up-and-running. And you can use non-Camco tension rods, etc., to cut cost. No one says you have to do a restore job all at once. Make the kit playable, then work on the originality part of it. This is the finish I'd want http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camco-Chanut...a19974f#ht_143 and it's only 3 grand.

hi harry, i did see both these kits on ebay and was thinking if those sets are worth that much then mine has to be bout the same if not a lit'l more, and am watching both kits to see what they bring. thanks for the info. so far the way i see it, it is gonna cost me around 500$ or so to put it original and that is what i want to do and yes it is gonna take me a lit'l while but that is ok coz this kit ain't going anywhere. lol. it's staying in my family.

[robyn64]

Originally Posted by MaryO

Welcome to the forum! Don't worry, we aren't all here to make a career out of drumming, I'm just a hobbyist myself. We are glad to have all levels of musicians here. Look forward to seeing you around.

thanks MaryO, looking forward to being around. hope to chat sometime.

[robyn64]

Originally Posted by Gvdadrummasum

agreed

those are some gems you have their

check this Camco out.....and listen to what he says about price

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU4tE...ature=g-user-u

thank you, very interesting. wow. i knew i had a vintage kit but didn't realize exactly what i have, cool.

[robyn64]

Originally Posted by Bo Eder

Welcome to the Forum! Those drums are Camco's (the precursor to Drum Workshop), and I consider them classics and would bring them back up to snuff just because. In fact, I love the old Camcos more than the new DW's, but that's another story.

It might cost some, but you got a classic kit with a classic finish that's pretty rare. If you don't want to spend money on them, don't get rid of them and keep them in the family until someone wants to take care of them!

thanks bo, i do have all intention of restoring this kit by replacing the missing pieces. so far i figured it is gonna cost me somewhere round 500$ to do so. plan to do 1 piece at a time. like i said a bit ago, they are not going anywhere, i have already gave them to my grandson, he is only three so still mine til he learns to play and can appreciate them as i do. and if he don't then got another grandson on the way who might, either way they are staying in the family.
i just am trying to find out as much info as i can to confirm what i was told about them.

[robyn64]

this is the lit'l guy who will inherit this kit. his name is jude and he is 3yrs old. he makes g-ma so proud and he loves music as much as g-ma robyn does.

[harryconway]

If you've got no intention of selling the kit, then by all means restore it. Some people prefer the Camco sets over the DW, just so you know, you got a great sounding kit. Your grandson will be/is lucky, indeed.

[robyn64]

Originally Posted by harryconway

If you've got no intention of selling the kit, then by all means restore it. Some people prefer the Camco sets over the DW, just so you know, you got a great sounding kit. Your grandson will be/is lucky, indeed.

harry, do you know if camco made cymbles too? i can't find any info on cymbles. do you know which ones were most popular with these kits or if there was any. thanks.

[Jasbat]

Ok everybody...
These days i'm SOOOO tired and a bit sick, and I was too much tired to complete my presentation.

So my apologize, cause of course is helpful tu read the rules, and said that nobody read it isn't a reason to don't do it. That was a non-sense sentence.

By the way, I will probably post some videos in a few weeks.

Edit : I go read the rules by now...

Jasbat

[Grüv]

nothin' special here .. just goin' through the motions of finally singing up. well.. i guess while my account still has that new car smell i'll drop some knowledge nuggets for u guys - names kyle oneil .. im 25 .. been hitting things with sticks for 16 years. i play on a dw/orange county frankenstein/hybrid of a setup (on purpose;) i have 3 projects .. one is my main focus - a (for all intensive purposes) progressive metal band called ".. then came Vultures" .. 2nd i started a ska/jazz "play on the weekends at bars" project called "Paper Cannons" and i also am part of a studio recording-specific project with a handful of guys who have been on their instruments longer than ive been on this earth .. and that one is callled "Snake Skin Space Suit" all i really do is drum.. which makes me wonder why i havnt registered on here sooner. anywho.. this is me. thats that. & i look forward to obnoxiously posting my drum videos up and arguing theory with you guys. ;) peace.

[slowrocker]

Real name? Darin Rotert
Age 17
How long have you been playing? 7 or 8 years
Origin of user name? My head
Make of drumkit? Tama
Make of cymbal? Meinl zildjian
Where do you practice? Home
Are you in a band?no
What style of music anything that sounds fun

[drummerpig]

Real name? Josh
Age? 20
How long have you been playing? 10 years
Origin of user name? I like drums and I like pigs. Put the two together? Ta-da!
Your top 5 drummers? Thomas Pridgen, John Bonham, Matt Garstka, Jojo Mayer, Benny Greb
Make of drumkit? Pearl Sessions
Make of cymbal? Zildjian, Sabian
Where do you practice? Basement at home, practice rooms at Berklee.
Are you in a band? I work with my buddy/guitarist, Crisbie, and play in a band called Vitamin Sun
Do you play covers or originals? Mostly originals with a few covers
What style of music? Blues rock, indie, progressive
Favourite take out food? A nice fat burrito...
What country do you live in? USA
One really odd fact about yourself? I donated my hair once. That's not too odd though...
How did you start drumming? Inspired by the Blue Man Group. I begged and pleaded for a drum set for months. Luckily, my parents eventually caved.

[aydee]

love the fingers!

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[keep it simple]

Yup, sounds like you've got plenty going on & much to contribute here. Welcome!

Loving the fingers too :)

[wsabol]

Whats crackin' you ask? Well, um, MY SNARE. HAHAHAHAHAHA


sorry I couldn't help myself

Welcome. Love the fingers too.

[Anthony Amodeo]

welcome home Kyle
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[Willissssssssss]

What's up everyone my name is Will and I have been playing drums for 6 years now almost 7. The main genre I like to play to is Hardcore/Post-Hardcore stuff like that, but I like to try to play everything. Pretty soon I would like to open my channel up on youtube for videos like drum cover maybe a few cool licks and grooves I come up with as time goes on, but if that ever does happen I will post the info on here to keep you guys informed.


-Will

[PDL]

Hi, found this forum by accident and it's full of great info and humours put downs!!!

I've been drumming since 1988, been in many different bands. Did two European tours playing hard core punk with a band called Decline 1991 and 92, my last band was a Death metal act from Preston UK called Godbotherer. Not been in a band for a couple of years but think it's high time to rock again. I play mostly punk/metal cross over but with an eye on rudiments not just a tub thumper. I live in the UK.

Paul

[Xero Talent]

Welcome to the zoo !

[damagedrummer]

Hey All, Just wanted to say hi to everyone. Cool to join this forum. Have been visiting the site alot to watch video's of drummers. Learned alot that way, so hopefully I will learn from everyone here aswell.

Real name? Rick Lieffering
Age? 27
How long have you been playing? 11 years
Origin of user name? I pretty much smash everything to bits, not very proud of that, but hence the name.
Your top 5 drummers? Tony Laureano, George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Pete Sandoval, Vinnie Paul
Make of drumkit? Tama Artstar 2 Lars Ulrich Signature / Premier / Roland
Make of cymbal? Stagg/Sabian/Istanbul/Zildjian/Wuhan
Where do you practice? At my parents house
Are you in a band? Yes, two, Fenris blackmetal and The Darkest Red deathmetal
Do you play covers or originals? Mostly originals
What style of music? Metal
Favourite take out food? Pizza or Kapsalon (Doner with fries salad all in one)
What country do you live in? The Netherlands
How did you start drumming? My dad always played the drums, so I kinda rolled into it naturally. And Byron Mcmackin of Pennywise was my hero

[TopherDrums]

Real name? Christopher Kelly
Age? 24
How long have you been playing? 17
Origin of user name? Just my channel name for youtube.
Your top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, George Kollias, Keith Moon
Make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic
Make of cymbal? Sabian
Where do you practice? In my living room
Are you in a band? In between bands..
What style of music? Prog/Rock/Metal
Favourite take out food? Whataburger!
What country do you live in? USA
How did you start drumming? My father started me at a young age and I mostly taught myself by ear with the radio and my fathers cd collection.

[skod]

Real name? Scott Griffith
Age? 54
How long have you been playing? 40 years. Gawd, it sounds really bad when you say it that way.
Origin of user name? Nickname given me many years ago that just stuck.
Your top 5 drummers? Bill Bruford, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich, Tony Williams
Make of drumkit? *Long* story. Acoustic kit currently undergoing restoration, few pieces are from the same manufacturer: Tama, Ludwig, Slingerland, Fibes, Sonor, Premier, glued together with a Gibraltar rack. Electronic kit: mostly Hart, Roland TD20exp and Alesis DM5 modules, with a little bit of everything else in there as well.
Make of cymbal? Avedis Zildjian.
Where do you practice? In my studio. Otherwise, the cops show up.
Are you in a band? In between bands: primarily recording now, although I do do pickup gigs occasionally. Starting to get the itch to play out again, though.
Do you play covers or originals? Mostly originals.
What style of music? All of the above. Rock, jazz, blues- probably most comfortable with progressive rock/fusion, and that's what I write.
Favourite take out food? Local Chinese place that nobody has ever heard of: Tasty House!
What country do you live in? USA
How did you start drumming? I slept since then... but I vaguely recall starting out at a really, really young age on the usual collection of pans, pillows, and the like. Parents were great jazz fans, so there was always music around. I remember borrowing a friend's kit in 1972, and the rest is just a bit of a blur.

A couple odd facts about myself: I'm an electrical engineer, and my big contribution to the music industry was working on the development of some of the early Kurzweil synthesizer family, starting with the 250, and continuing on through the K1000 series. Still do a little cottage industry of restoring old 250s, in fact. Attended the very first ever International MIDI Association convention when the MIDI standard was brand new: turns out it wasn't a flash in the pan, after all. Have a small project recording studio (Return of Son of Scratchpad Studio), and do live sound work as Earfull Sound. I'm also a moderator over at the Recording Project web site. Pleased to meetcha!

[Ariffy]

Real name: Ariff Kabir
Age: 24
How long have you been playing: Since I was 18
Origin of user name: My nickname
Your top 5 drummers: Daniel Adair, Zac Farro, Ben Jolliffe, Travis Barker, Chad Smith
Make of drum kit: Mapex M Birch (Upgrading Soon!)
Make of cymbal: Sabian (Getting new ones soon)
Where do you practice: In a rehearsal space in town or sometimes in my garage.
Are you in a band: In Elegance - https://www.facebook.com/ineleganceni
What style of music: Alt Rock
Favorite take out food: Hm, probably Dominos :)
What country do you live in: Northern Ireland
How did you start drumming: One of my best mates was making some music on garageband and was saying that he thinks that I'd be a good drummer so I started looking at drum stuff, information, tips etc.. for what I could start on. Finally got a drum kit after hearing the drum solo in Sha la la la by Thin Lizzy. Haven't looked back since.


I'm also associated with Online Drummer as well, just thought I'd look up some more stuff and meet some more people!

Nice to be here and I'll see you guys around :)

[MaryO]

Welcome to the forums, glad to have you! Post some pics of your kits if you get a chance.

[Ariffy]

Thanks for the welcome! That was quick.

Here's my kit :)

[harryconway]

Cool kit, and I'm lovin' the industrial look to your practice space. Welcome to Drummerworld.

[MaryO]

Love that color! Very nice.

[Scottify]

Real name -- Scott Martinson
Age -- 38
How long have you been playing-- 0 days, my first lessons start in a week or so
Origin of user name -- A combination of my real first name and it rhymes with Spotify so I figured why not.
Your top 5 drummers -- Let's see; Jason Rullo, Brann Dailor, Dennis Chambers, Neal Peart and Daniel Erlandsson
Make of drumkit -- I don't have one yet, just a pair of sticks and a practice pad
Make of cymbal? -- see above
Where do you practice? -- in my living room or in the spare bedroom, will likely be relegated to the garage soon enough.
Are you in a band? -- No, not yet
Do you play covers or originals?
What style of music?
Favourite take out food? -- Local Chinese take out called Fortune Cookie, best eggrolls ever.
What country do you live in? -- USA, Boulder, CO area
One really odd fact about yourself? -- I'm really very twitchy by nature, it really takes me a lot to not move some appendage at some point. I figured learning to drum would help with that. I've been playing guitar for nearly 30 years now and have always had a secret romance with drums and drummers and I just thought 38 may not be too old to start.
How did you start drumming? -- It's almost a mid-life crisis story, instead of going out and buying the Porsche or the $5000 PRS I decided to seek out a local teacher and get some lessons going.

[desobediente]

Uruguayo presente!!!!

Un abrazo grande.
Desobediente

[Flak88]

Hi, I'm brand new. Just joined up yesterday.

I'm 24, been playing on and off since high school. Mostly off. Just got in my first "real", band. Maybe. lol! Still haven't played our first gig though. Been in lots of crappy start ups.

I've got no formal education at drumming. I just play.

Love the forum. Always been kind of hesitant about'em though, other than reading them. Afraid I might get hooked. I already have a serious video game problem. lol!

Music I like? Everything really, but I'd rather play funk than anything else. Unfortunately I kind of suck at it. Gettin better though!

Out!

Flak

[Mad About Drums]

Originally Posted by Flak88

Afraid I might get hooked...

Hi Flak, welcome to the brotherhood...


... yes, if you're anything like me, you'll definitely get hooked, it's like a drug, once you had a taste... it's a lost battle :)

[muso7]

Hi there drummers and warm greetings from Australia.
Real name – Pete Charlesworth
Age -- 66
How long have you been playing— on & off around 30 years
Your top 5 drummers – Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Brian Bennett, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, David Jones (yeah I know, that’s 6 – I’m a drummer – can’t count!!)
Make of drumkit – Pearl Masters Studio Birch (6 piece), Premier Genista (UK model) 5 piece including a Premier Artist Birch snare, Yamaha DTXpress IV special, Traps 5 piece
Make of cymbal? – Currently ALL Sabian (HH, HHX, evolution HHX)
Where do you practice? – Tiny home studio (ex-bedroom) & at rehearsal studios with bands
Are you in a band? – Yes, 2 Big Bands, a jazz/latin lounge band, a Shadows tribute band (I also play keyboards in a 3 piece with my son & daughter)
Do you play any other instruments? Keyboards, harmonica
Do you play covers or originals? Mostly covers
What style of music? Jazz, pop, rock. Latin, blues
Favourite take out food? – Indian, Chinese, Thai
What country do you live in? – Australia (for 38 years – originally from UK)
How did you start drumming? – At the age of 16 (much to my parents’ disgust) my favourite instrument was always drums.
My parents (bless them) used to ask me “….why don’t you take up a real instrument like piano or guitar?...” (there are a few drummer jokes like that….) but they gave me full support in getting my first kit back in 1965, & I loved them for that!!!

Cheers

Pete :-)

[MaryO]

Welcome to our little slice of madness :) We like pics so post some of your kit when you have a chance!

[Flak88]

Thanks guys! I may post some general "drummer in a band" questions later. I'm really looking for experience. There's so much info here it's crazy, but good!

[Virgual Reality]

Real name? Virgil
Age? 31
How long have you been playing? I've had a kit for years, but have only started to take the drums seriously just a little over a year ago.
Origin of user name? No significant origin really. It's about the only cool thing that I can do with such an uncommon real name.
Your top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, KJ Sawka, Jojo Mayer, Clint Marana/CrowdedBEATS
Make of drumkit? Yahama/acoustic, Roland TD-9K2/electric
Make of cymbal? Sabian
Where do you practice? Small "sweat-shop" of a room for some acoustic practice, and an apartment with thin walls for electric.
Are you in a band? Not yet.
Do you play covers or originals? Trying to play covers...skill sets aren't really all that great yet haha!
What style of music? Drum and Bass, Jungle, Rock, Funk
Favourite take out food? Chicken curry!...extra curry...
What country do you live in? USA
One really odd fact about yourself? I have an obsession for watching old Top Gear episodes over and over again, even when I'm asleep!
How did you start drumming? Music plays an integral part in my daily routines, and I want to be more then just a spectator of it.

[VORSEY]

Real name: Casey
Age: 21
How long have you been playing: About 4 months.
Origin of user name: I can't remember, I've been using it for so long.
Your top 5 drummers: My absolute favorite is Danny Carey, though there are many I admire.
Make of drumkit: Currently... a nice, vintage CB700 ;)
Make of cymbal: Whatever sounds good ( currently Sabians)
Where do you practice: In my basement.
Are you in a band: Not yet, but hopefully soon.
Do you play covers or originals: Mostly covers, though I have written some songs.
What style of music: Prog, metal, rock, some jazzier stuff.
Favourite take out food: I prefer to cook :)
What country do you live in: United States.
How did you start drumming: I've tried most instruments, but the drums seem to be the most fun by far!

[whifty]

I've been perusing this site for a few weeks now and just got round to registering, so just wanted to say hi!

Real name -- Andy
Age -- 34
How long have you been playing -- I was 16 the last time I played drums regularly, then a 20 year break spent engineering and producing electronic music. Picking up the sticks again now feels like starting from scratch
Origin of user name -- It rhymes with another nickname. I actually smell quite nice
Your top 5 drummers -- contemporary - KJ Sawka, all-time - purdie, stubblefield, the soul / rare groove drummers I guess. I couldn't name many pro drummers
Make of drumkit -- nothing right now, just the 'practice pad' i.e. textbooks wrapped in a towel. yes, its budget.
Make of cymbal? -- see above
Where do you practice? -- on any surface in my house, and my knee when on the bus which goes down well with my fellow commuters
Are you in a band? -- nope. need to improve vastly before that happens
Do you play covers or originals? i would play covers. I was air-drumming to the pixies just this morning
What style of music? would like to be able to play many many styles. I aspire to latin, funk, jazz in about 50 years time
Favourite take out food? -- Indian, Thai, Asian in general
What country do you live in? -- Kingston, London, UK
One really odd fact about yourself? -- um. i can never think of anything for these type of questions. I'm a bit odd in general
How did you start drumming? -- see above - i drummed on boxes as a kid and scored an old kit from a closing down nightclub. Getting back into it after being inspired by a few friends and countless youtube videos

[Andrew239]

Hello My name is Andrew. I have been lurking around reading a lot for a while, but this is my first post.
I have been playing since chistmas when I got a pearl export kit.I was a long time thigh slapper and floor stomper and my wife surprised me with a wonderful gift.
i am having heaps of fun with it (my neighbour not so much, but that is another long story)
I am Australian, but live just outside Washington DC, and i am 38 years old when i am acting my age.

[jstuart1031]

Hi, finally joined after many months of getting helpful DW threads in my google searches.

Real name: Jay
Age: 42
How long have you been playing?
Since 1988. Like Andy below I just started again after 10 years off, so I'm pretty much a beginner.
Your top drummers: If you like 80s punk/post-punk/britpop, and indie/noise/math rock from the 90s, you & I likely have the same top 50 list. Actually you're probably on the list.
Drumkit: Yamaha
Cymbal: Zildjian
Practice space: basement (pads), rehearsal spot in Pburgh
Are you in a band?: I play music with some dudes.
Covers or originals: Mostly originals, a couple of covers.
Style: Indie/math rock
Favorite take-out: all take-out foods are to be enjoyed
Country: USA
How did you start drumming: Some friends had a band. Their drummer was really bad and wanted to sing. I knew one drumbeat and played it; good enough!

[toddmc]

Hey guys- great way to do introductions when you're new to a forum (saves you having to make up some intro BS yourself)!

Real name: Todd
Age: 37
How long have you been playing? 27 years
Your top drummers: Dave Lombardo, Charlie Benante, Paul Bostaph, Mike Portnoy, Raymond Herrera, Nick Menza
Drumkit: Ludwig
Cymbal: Roland
Practice space: Purpose- built room in corner of garage
Are you in a band?: Was in a covers band for 5 years, now just play for fun and whenever a guitarist shows up for a jam!
Covers or originals: Have done a few drum covers
Style: METAL!! (Thrash)
Favorite take-out: Chinese/ Pizza
Country: Australia
How did you start drumming: Used to bang on pots and pans as a toddler- Mum got sick of it so she sent me to drum lessons- that was it!