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Rogers Bop Koa 18, 12, 14 Last viewed: 8 hours ago

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Take a good careful look at 18's with mounts before you do it. And consult a few people. DanC especially.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 12 years ago
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From backbeatkeeper

Took this picture at a gig setup yesterday before it got dark.18 x 14 bass drum, 12 x 8 tom, 14 x 14 floor tom. All stickers inside are the large paper tags (Cleveland style) with Fullerton stamped on them. Put's this kit I'm guessing pre-1972. Bass drum is virgin

Want a Koa Dyna to match?

Posted on 12 years ago
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I actually like the Koa finish, it's one of the better 70's Formica wraps, imho.

Your bass is only drilled for the 2 spurs? If so, it's an original bass and not a converted floor tom. The fact that it has no tom mount is really not that strange: it may have originally had the tom mounted on a stand. What type of tags are inside each drum?

That kit is a real oddity from that era, for the reason stated above. If it were in Jet Black it would be command some serious dollars, but even in Koa it's a very valuable kit. The 18" bass, the 14" floor tom: both grail-type drums.

I'm not sure I would drill it for the mount. Any modification at all is going to hurt the value. Not worth it, in my view.

I have a Koa kit in 22-13-16, has a factory single-tom mount - uncommon for that era also.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From amosguy

Want a Koa Dyna to match?

I think we've talked before, but yeah sure,send me a PM and we'll talk

From DanC

Your bass is only drilled for the 2 spurs? If so, it's an original bass and not a converted floor tom. The fact that it has no tom mount is really not that strange: it may have originally had the tom mounted on a stand. What type of tags are inside each drum? I'm not sure I would drill it for the mount. Any modification at all is going to hurt the value. Not worth it, in my view.

Yes, only drilled for two spurs. Tags are the large brown tags with Powertone and Fullerton, Ca. on them. Don't have serial numbers, but I'll try to get them

Per your advice, I won't put anything on the bass drum. I think I've done business with you from DFO too. Some Big R parts?

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 12 years ago
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Nice kit Gary! With the water that close, I would have taken the fiberglass kit.;)

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice kit. I never really like koa but on the smaller sizes of your kit it really does look nice!

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 12 years ago
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From mendozart

Nice kit Gary! With the water that close, I would have taken the fiberglass kit.;)

Trust me Greg, it was not easy being that close to the water with that kit, but it was a natural drum riser and really the only logical place to set up.

From DolFan54

Very nice kit. I never really like koa but on the smaller sizes of your kit it really does look nice!

Kind words from a person of your caliber and expertise is greatly appreciated DolFan, any time you want to swap for a Camco, let me know ;)

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 12 years ago
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Gary great looking kit~!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Looks familiar... DOH

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice!

Koa is such a beautiful wood and there is not a lot of it these days.

Posted on 12 years ago
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