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Show me the Way ! Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Hey Guys,

I came across a local auction advertising a George Wag Snare and my spidey sense's started tingling. I had never heard of George Wag and figured it was probably George Way. Next this you know I came home with this ! A really cool duco George Way Studio model. Even came with the original stand and George Way Drum key. The drum looks super clean except for the strainer looks like it's been banged around a bit and the throw does not seem to operate. Either that or I haven't figured out how to work it yet. This is my 1st experience with these drums.

Anyway ...any help on the strainer would be great and any tips on the best way to clean one of these duco shells would be awesome.

Cheers !

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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Dainnng Yo! I gotta work on my spidey senses!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Well, it is crap...you need to donate it to drums4charity...we'll see what

"he" can do to get in the hands of someone deserving of something to bang on...you know how kids are when they want to make noise, any old tub will do!:Santa:Yes Sir

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Posted on 13 years ago
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George Wag-good friends with Villain F.Lugwid and Bug Swingerlamp.....

Posted on 13 years ago
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Look up member 'Dolfan' he's an expert when it comes to these Wag drums.

Excellent score! Very rare drum. Not many Geo. Way drums around, period.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Great looking drum! Nice score, too.

Posted on 13 years ago
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That drum key is pretty rare too...

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 13 years ago
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oy vey vat is this wags restaurant ill have a Georgia wags special oh boy sold out not good great find never know what lies beneath

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
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once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks for the props and comic relief. Dolfan you out there anywhere with a suggetion on this throw?still has me baffled.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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Nice drum and score. I paid $100 just for my GW key! Those GW strainers are the weak point on his drums. Before Camco took over he redesigned that strainer 4 times in 5 years! Yours looks like the 3rd version. If you can take the strainer off the drum and take detailed pics of the inside I might be able to guide you through getting that strainer back into working condition. Also give me the hole spacing as I may have a working one like yours so if nothing else we can just swap strainers.

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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