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WFL One Man Band Kit on eBay Last viewed: 23 minutes ago

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Hey Fellas,

I saw this on the bay and wanted to share it. What a crazy contraption!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Darn...link didn't work (although it showed up when I previewed the post). Oh, well...look it up...it's pretty crazy!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Link worked fine EMD.Amazing how those one man band drummers played them and it`s a very cool set.I don`t see these ofen making me think they`re on the scarce side.Thanks for posting...

Wayne

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Aaron - Man, how cool is that thing? I think you're supposed to play it with your right foot while you play banjo, or guitar with your hands. That would have belonged to a street musician. I can see picking up some coins on a corner somewhere playing that thing and a Banjo. Add in a dancing monkey and you're good to go! Great stuff. First one I've ever seen from behind, so you can see the workings of it..

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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Hi, Aaron!

I saw that too. Amazing! Here in Port Colborne, someone actually plays a similar kit during the annual Canal Days Celebration. He also plays a guitar, harmonica and sings while beating on the contraption!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Hey Brian if you ever see that guy again, record him on your cell phone and post a copy here. I haven't seen a one-man-band guy in decades. I'd love to see one at work again. They are huge fun to listen to. Pretty amazing musicians too, multi-talented.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Hey Brian if you ever see that guy again, record him on your cell phone and post a copy here. I haven't seen a one-man-band guy in decades. I'd love to see one at work again. They are huge fun to listen to. Pretty amazing musicians too, multi-talented.John

Will do, John! Well, actually I'll ask my spouse to. I don't even own a cell phone.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 10 years ago
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> I don't even own a cell phone.

LOL - Me neither! My wife is the iphone lady, texting, yakking away with her friends. Not for me. I hate getting calls in the car, on the street, etc.

Next time you spot the one-man-band guy have your cell phone lady record it for us. :D

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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I saw this guy first time in San Francisco early 80s. Later at Summerfest in Milwaukee and some other festival. Pretty good live and versatile. Puts on a good show. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azb9kN1fgwc"]Professor Gizmo one-man-band Tiger Rag - YouTube[/ame]

Posted on 10 years ago
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Ha! Professor Gizmo rocks!

By the way, the one-man band WFL kit ended up selling for $787.77 last night. I figured it would be kinda high, since it is probably a one of a kind setup. Anywho...I have no interest in starting my own one-man band, but this WFL was pretty cool.

- EMD
Posted on 10 years ago
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