Metal or wood?

The wood dynas bring much more than the metal,the wood ones are still bringing

1000.00 plus, the metal ones are topping out high hundreds I think.

I was asking about the COB metal ones only, the wood ones are out of my league money wise. I'm also curious about the tuning range of the Dyna? somebody told me it was very narrow and called it a one trick pony? I'm not dead set against a COB Powertone and was considering one of them as well. I just want a versatile, vintage, COB Rogers snare that sounds really good. I only have one snare right now and one kit, it's a late 50's Slingerland GK with a clamshell that drives me nuts and it IS a one trick pony if ever there was one.....at least this one is. I know my quest could probably be solved with a 60's Supraphonic or even an Acrolite but I really want to transition over to Rogers.

As stated, the prices vary. My mid-'60s wooden Dynasonic cost me almost $2K, but it's in near-mint condition with a desirable wrap. Conversely, I have a early-'80s metal 5 x 14 available for $250 (PM me if interested). The 6.5 metal ones command a higher price, usually $300 and above. I don't recall seeing a 6.5 wooden one, but that doesn't mean they didn't make any. Big R wooden Dynasonics fetch in the $650-$800 range, although I've seen them cheaper.

They're all quality drums, no matter what era from what I understand.

Good luck finding what you're looking for.

Stephen

The Dyna-Sonic has dozens of variations thru its 24 year production period. Some of them were extremely minor. A few were significant. None really changed the drum.

Any Beavertail Dyna-Sonic that is complete with the snare frame intact is going to make you smile.

63-67 Seven Line COB drums in both sizes are going to usually cost more if complete.

68-75 Five line drums from Dayton or Fullerton CA are more desired than the later Big R drums.

76-84 Five Line Big R drums are every bit the equal of earlier Fullerton Script logo era drums. But, they can usually be had for less money in equal condition.

6.5 drums always go for more.

Any BIG R drum that does not have USA on the badge is something to stay away from.

1977 Rogers Big R COB Dyna-Sonic 5x14

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1963-1984

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The Ploughman rules! I wish there was a "love" button on his posts.

I have a couple PowerTones (COB) and you can't tell them apart other than the paper tag inside... They sound the same.

I would expect the same from the DynaSonics as well.

Get the best condition you can afford. I don't think the year of manufacture makes a hill of beans difference sonically.

Keep in mind dynosonics parts are to come by, so finding a complete one is optimal as parts are hard to come by and expensive. powertone snare sound really good too... so if you are really wanting a brass rogers snare a powertone may be a great entry point. Any route you go you will have a great sounding drum!

Powertones are great drums. The wood Powertone is a very affordable high quality snare drum at an average price point of about 400.00. COB models can be had at under 200. This is a drum you will like.

I do fully recommend either drum. The Powertone or the Dyna-Sonic. But whichever you choose, make sure it is complete.

Dyna-Sonic wire sets are no longer being made by Puresound. Prices for replacement wires are going up. Expect to pay around 100 for Puresounds, and even more for vintage Rogers Dyna-Sonic wires, used, in good condition.

I've had Brass Dynasonics from several different eras, including some big R's, & they were all great drums. The Powertone may be the best Brass drum value on the market, ..an excellent snare that is always available, & always undervalued.