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Rogers Big R Blue Set.
Definitely a re-wrap, not a Rogers color. Also, replacement (non-Rogers) BD spurs.
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Rogers Drums Thread
My '73 kit (original owner) and my '80 XP-8s
9 years agoRogers XP8 - JCCabinet style!
Nice. If Rogers had used the same swivo mounting pattern for the tom holders and BD legs I wonder how much memriloc hardware would still be in use?
9 years agoWasn't someone one here looking for a Big R in Tobacco Sunburst?
That is a good price for everything that's included. Those don't show up often. One thing I've noticed about the TSB finish is that every kit has a...
9 years agoBig R Rogers Tom
I have a 10x14 but it's New England White wrap.
9 years agoRogers Blue Onyx
Sweet! The cymbal arm looks like it came with the kit. Are the feet on the FT suspension types? What brand?
9 years agoHead shootout
You should check out Aquarian heads. I've use the Performance 2 with power dots on my '73 kit. They can be tuned super low. Like Pinstripes, only bett...
10 years agoRogers XP8 questions
The T-rods can be bent pretty easily so it's not uncommon to see them replaced. I prefer to use regular key rods on the bottom two lugs on both sides...
10 years agoRogers XP8 questions
There was a short time span around 1980 for the no-serial badges, all the rest have them. Nice looking kit.
10 years agoRogers XP8 shell stained
The wax sealer will keep it from coming back. Also, you can soak the lug screws in some citric acid (aka sour salt) from the health food store and i...
10 years agoThe Richest drummers in the world !!
Who published that list? I'd guess those at the very top are there because of songwriting/publishing revenue, not touring/performing. Also, Fleetwood...
10 years agoRogers XP8 shell stained
I had the same problem. There's no finish on the inside of the shells so you can take some fine sandpaper or a sanding block and see if you can get it...
10 years ago5 ply Rogers Fullerton shells?
If somebody has a donor sample, the USDA provides a free wood identifying service for up to 5 samples. Link here.
10 years agoRogers Help
That would be a "Londoner 6" kit from 1975-79.
10 years agoRogers Bop
Here he is playing a nice silver sparkle kit on Letterman. Note Dave at the end - "how old are those?"
10 years ago