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Rogers Interior Labels
Rogers did make 24” bass drums. That’s what Buddy Rich used. You don’t see many in the era of Swiv-o-matic mounts so do measure it when you arrive....
2 years agoRogers Interior Labels
Gvdadrummasum has nailed it - confusing! I learned something though. My prior understanding was that all contruction/assembly took place either in Co...
2 years agoMy Shingles Update...and more devastating news
Mark, A very small difficulty is plaguing me right now (extremely small in view of Eve’s condition). In preparation to wrap things up in Maine this fa...
2 years agoDamaged Bearing Edge--Re-cutting Vintage Ludwigs
I've only gone to the expense of having edges cut one time. The mounted tom of a Rogers set had really bad edges from the factory and was very difficu...
2 years agoRogers Dating Guide
Hi Mike, Updating this thread on the various Rogers transitions. Red Onyx 14x14 floor Tom is on eBay right now (28DEC22) with flat gray interior and...
2 years agoHappy Holidays Everyone!
Late greetings to all. I’m a little slower on the draw given the new VFD interface. Seems you may be feeling better Mark, so that’s a good season ble...
2 years agoReally? $2995?
Seems, at least, that all that glitters isn't gold. Sure looks nice.
2 years agoDino Danelli has passed away, R.I.P.
Agreed, sad news. I enjoyed his work with the Rascals a great deal.
2 years agoThe story of a 1962/63 Rogers black onyx
From DionneDrummer...
2 years agoDating Rogers
Low number Gerard! Anyone know the first serial number for the the Dynasonics?
2 years agoWhat are the tonal differences between Ludwig & Rogers?
Your choice of heads is a vital component of the sound, but otherwise the Ludwigs will have a lower pitch with less sustain and the Rogers the opposi...
2 years agoWhat are the tonal differences between Ludwig & Rogers?
My ear generally hears a sharper tone from the Rogers than from the Ludwig. As to value, we'd have to know exactly what kits you are looking at, but n...
2 years agoClub Date Sound
I happened upon this clip the other day and was pleasantly surprised how nice a sound was coming from the Ludwig Club Date drums. I always liked Gary...
2 years agoRogers Entry Level at a Great Price
Only $50 to ship! Great Londoner set with a PowerTone to boot (different color, but hey....). What a way to enter the Rogers vintage club. Once again,...
2 years agoDanelli Snare
Enjoy some of what once was, including the stick whirling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXW02Xcbjgk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXW02Xcbjgk
2 years ago