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Rogers Swivo matic bass drum pedal
Interesting. Here's a view of mine. It would be great to someday decipher the how and why of the variations in this model.
7 years agoReproduction Camco Floor Tom Legs
Very cool! Are you making any other Camco reproduction hardware?
7 years agoRogers Swivo matic bass drum pedal
I've started restoring mine too. The strap was affixed to the pedal with a Slotted screw and washer. Not sure of the size. It's looks like you have a...
7 years agoAge
I associate "Vintage" not by a year, but more by eras. For example Slingerland Radio Kings became legendary through Krupa and Rich along with the rise...
7 years agofuture of drumheads
Back in the day when Calf was king, every music store sold calf tucked and untucked for a reasonable price. Now that we are at least three generations...
7 years agoCleaning calfskin heads
I remember this topic came up recently on this or another forum. I have never tried this, but I do use Calf quite a lot. For dirt and stick marks, I...
7 years agofuture of drumheads
I think Soylent Green shows promise in this endeavor. :)
7 years agoGlossary of terms!
How about "FUBAR"? Often found in the school system.
7 years agoRescued: Aluminum Badge 8 X 14 Radio King
I have no idea how to adjust the thread, but I don't consider it a mortal sin if you leave it as is. After all the trouble to bring your drum back to...
7 years agoRescued: Aluminum Badge 8 X 14 Radio King
Great Job!! I have a question: The hoops don't match. The snare side hoop "seems" to have a fold over flange similar to the early Camco hoops. Is that...
7 years agoFinally finished my Rogers restoration
Kind of amazing that all three "Frank's Drum Shop" stickers have lasted this long. This wrap was my first introduction to Rogers as a kid, through my...
7 years agoLudwig Supraphonic Cut Badge???
Definitely not an original badge. If you look closely you will see a thin black line at the bottom that served to outline the serial number in the 198...
7 years agoAnother Delusional Crack Smoking Seller
I really don't get the "hip-ness" and intrigue with the older MIJ stuff, but then I'm also not really into in a Yugo with whitewalls and a burled wal...
7 years agofor lovers of Rogers drums...
Can't have enough Rogers!! -Kurt
7 years agoAre These Badges Worth This?
It makes sense that Billy Gladstone would have had extra parts lying about, but I just don't see the justification in the price either. On a side note...
7 years ago