english rogers?

[patrick mcgee]

i have a set drums that from the hardware appears to be a rogers kit. however the stamp in the shell says made in england. there is no date and no badges. the sizes are 14"x20" kick, 12" and 16" toms, and a 5"x14" wood snare. the wrap is a deep redish burgandy swirl. they look a lot like the late 60s ajax "nu sound" kit i saw in a catalogue. i will try and get a picture up but if anyone has info in the meantime id love to know more.

pat mcgee

pattymcgee2000@hotmail.com

[troutstudio]

From "The Rogers Book" by Rob Cook (Highly recommended) :

"English Rogers drums were made from 1961 to 1968. They had standard Ajax shells (three-ply) with reinforcement rings made
by Boosey & Hawkes in their factory at Edgeware (North London). The drums were fitted with Rogers-style Swivomatic (and later, Knobby) accessories which were made under license in the UK. Because English engineering standards are different from those of the USA, the English
Swivomatic fittings are not compatible with their USA equivalents."