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Rogers R-380 FT (MIJ) Cool lugs + muffler
Here is a picture of the basket case. :) Original Rogers R-380 heads. It's missing the bottom hoops/tension rods on the 12" and 13" toms and one of...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
OK, here are some pictures of my screw-up. CryBaby First two are before the patch and the last two are after. I used some blue paint on the inside o...
12 years agoRogers R-380 FT (MIJ) Cool lugs + muffler
Yes, it's confusing. I should have said click on the 4th picture. The wood grain R-380 in the picture is what I just acquired. I wonder how much "m...
12 years agoRogers R-380 FT (MIJ) Cool lugs + muffler
How ironic. I just inherited a set (12/13/16/22) of these in natural finish yesterday. Here's what you have: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/rogers_...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
From jccabinets...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Like Bill mentioned in an earlier reply, the strainer, badge/vent hole and muffler are all stacked on the same side with marching snares. To properly...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
No problem, Bill. :) The reason I see it as less work was because the whole bottom half of the drum (bearing edge, strainer holes, butt-end holes, re...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
From OddBall...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Thanks, Bill. BTW, what length of tension rods do you use for the 5 1/2" tall shells? I'm getting close to the point where I'm going to need some....
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Thanks, Jeff. Measure once, cut twice. Right? :) Once the blade was spinning, I think I was worried about the shell kicking back or losing a finger...
12 years agoStarting First Marcher to Jazzfest Conversion
Well ... [LIST] [*]I had everything measured out [*]taped the shell where the blade was going to make the cut [*]clamped an extra board to the table...
12 years agoLet's have your 60s questions
From blairndrums...
12 years agoLet's have your 60s questions
NOS = New Old Stock So original drum heads that were never used. A lot of people would love to know the answer to this question. I just bought some...
12 years agoRogers heads, used...
For those that might be discouraged because of the stick marks, tape residue and dirt. Soak them in Oxy-clean and then lightly and evenly use a Magic...
12 years agoDo any of you use Evans heads on your vintage drums?
From AZBill...
12 years ago