{"product_id":"camco-oaklawn-121420snare-silver-sparkle","title":"Vintage 1960s Camco Oaklawn Aristocrat 4-Piece Drum Kit Aged Silver Sparkle  20\/12\/14 with Matching Snare","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage 1960s Camco Oaklawn Aristocrat 4-Piece Drum Kit – Aged Silver Sparkle – 20\/12\/14 with Matching Snare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and remarkably complete vintage Camco Aristocrat drum kit from the legendary Oaklawn, Illinois era of the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful four-piece set features a highly desirable 20\/12\/14 configuration with a matching 5\" x 14\" snare drum, all finished in stunning aged Silver Sparkle. Over the decades, the finish has developed a rich, warm golden patina that gives the drums tremendous vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOaklawn-era Camco drums are among the most sought-after American vintage drums, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive round turret lugs, beautifully resonant shells and outstanding musicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this particular set especially appealing is its remarkable completeness, retaining numerous important period features, including the original tall-profile Camco hoops, internal tone-control mufflers, rail consolette tom mount, white-painted shell interiors and matching Oaklawn badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\" x 20\" Bass Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" x 12\" Rack Tom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\" x 14\" Floor Tom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5\" x 14\" Matching Wood Snare Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine vintage Camco drums from the Oaklawn, Illinois era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful matching aged Silver Sparkle finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal tall-profile Camco hoops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Camco Aristocrat round turret lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOaklawn, Illinois badges throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic white-painted shell interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal adjustable tone-control mufflers on both toms and snare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage rail consolette tom mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bass drum spurs and floor tom leg brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching 5\" x 14\" wood-shell snare drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemo drumheads and Puresound snare wires currently fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Special Vintage Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 20\/12\/14 configuration is particularly desirable among vintage drum enthusiasts. The 20\" bass drum provides a wonderfully balanced combination of warmth, punch and responsiveness, while the 12\" rack tom and 14\" floor tom offer the classic musical voice associated with these American-made drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching 5\" x 14\" snare is an especially welcome addition, making this a complete four-piece set rather than the more commonly encountered three-piece shell pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of desirable sizes, matching finish, vintage hardware and original period details, this is the sort of Camco set that rarely turns up together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition, showing normal signs of age and use consistent with a drum kit approaching 60 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching sparkle finish has developed a beautiful, naturally aged appearance, shifting from silver toward a warm ginger ale gold tone. The chrome hardware displays expected cosmetic wear, including light pitting and surface marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shells retain their white-painted interiors, and the drums are equipped with their internal mufflers and period mounting hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall presentation is excellent for a vintage kit of this age, with a striking, uniform appearance across all four drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oaklawn Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamco's Oaklawn period is widely regarded as one of the most desirable chapters in American drum manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced before the company's subsequent transitions, these drums are prized for their distinctive construction, quality hardware and warm, open, highly musical sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamco's iconic round turret lugs remain one of the most recognizable designs in vintage drums and later influenced the appearance of DW drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, complete Oaklawn-era sets are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in desirable sizes with matching snare drums and surviving period hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a serious vintage drum collector, a recording musician looking for an authentic 1960s American drum sound, or simply someone who appreciates beautifully made drums, this Camco set represents a wonderful piece of drumming history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly collectible, matching four-piece Oaklawn-era Camco kit with original tall-profile hoops, internal mufflers, rail mounting hardware and a matching snare drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed – Vintage – Made in Oaklawn, Illinois, USA – Circa 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrums only. 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