Hi Folks,
I have the opportunity to pick up a Blue Sparkle Rogers set.
Rogers script logo's and double Swivo tom holder.
Sizes: 22", 16", 13" and 12".
The kit is in great shape.
I only have a picture of the interior paper tag for the moment.
All shells have serials in the range of 59***.
Someone has any idea about the manufacturing date and what model model it could be judging by the tags and sizes?
Thanks!
Oeps,.. I think I figured the date out myself.
The small letters say 9/72.
Would it still be a valuable set knowing it's probably not from Rogers' most sought after period.
Thanks
Yes it could be depending on price and condition picture we need pictures with pout them it is all speculation...
Thanks Mike,
I will try to get some pictures.
I saw the set but didn't have my camera with me.
The potential seller could only provide me that 1 interior shot for the moment.
I'm new to Rogers so everything I know is from what I've been reading the past 24 hours.
It's a Blue sparkle set and it's in amazing clean condition.
All chrome is superb and no extra holes or major issues.
All the hardware is Swiv-O-Matic.
All shells have script logo, the 12" and 13" had the logo on both sides.
At first I thought it was a 1960's set but from doing some research on this great forum, I've learded from the small 9/72 paper tag that the set is more likely Fullerton early 1970's.
A ball park figure would be highly appreciated so I don't overvalue it.
Oeps,.. I think I figured the date out myself. The small letters say 9/72. Would it still be a valuable set knowing it's probably not from Rogers' most sought after period.
You are correct regarding the 9/72 series dating to the early '70s. But since your serial numbers are not underlined and do not contain a prefix letter (either A or B), this blue sparkle set is most likely 1975, the last year of the swivo hardware before the transition to memriloc hardware. However, I don't recall the blue sparkle finish being available from Rogers after 1972, so this is really curious. First thing you should do before purchasing is verify that this is not a rewrapped set.
Try to get some pictures posted. A lot of Rogers fans here to help you evaluate a fair market price on this set.
OK Fellas,
The seller, a real stand up guy, was kind enough to send me a couple of shots.
I did a quick inspection myself when I saw the set last Monday and I'm quite positive it's not a re-wrapped set.
The hardware is also included in the deal.
From the same person I bought a super clean Big R 5" Dyna last week.
Give me your thoughts.
So the pedal and high hat are included? What about that single tom arm sitting on the chair behind the bass? Not a bad looking set. Finish looks nice, but there seems to be some rusting and pitting on the double tom post.
It may not be a museum piece, but it certainly looks like it's worth picking up for a decent price.
Looks like original wrap to me. I like the color blue. $600-700 asking price would be my guess. Care to divulge?
