Ive been told that Rogers made a 15" tenor drum which is essentially a tom but more commonly used for a marching band.
I've been wanting to trade my 16x16 floor tom for a 14x10 tom white marine pearl dayton but Ive been told that that size didnt come til fullerton, but that there was also the tenor drum which was around in dayton. . .
Can anyone elaborate on this and/or post any photos that they have of a rogers 14x10 tom and/or 15 tenor?
/kookadams\
I currently own three 20-12-16 drum sets. With one of those I also have a 14x14. The Big R set I purchased used in 1979 was originally a 24-13-14-15-18. and today, survives as a 24-13-16-18. I also have a 22-12-13-16. as well as an 18-12-13-14x14. So, I do own 16x16 floor toms, currently use a 14x14 on two sets, and used a 12x15 for 20+ years on another.
The 16 is a fine drum to have on the line with a 12, or a 12/13 combo, or a 13 on its own.
I know you have been looking for quite a while for a 10x14 or a 14x14 (good choice), however, the 20-12-16 or 22-12-13-16 are fantastic sets to play. And, this really doesn't change with either bass drum size, or whether you are using a 12 alone, 13 alone, or a 12/13 combination.
In my opinion, if you find a 10x14, and trade off your sweet sixteen, you will be bum kicking yourself all over the webs.
I understand and concur with everything ya said.
The main reasons I want a 14x10 is #1) I wanna see how it works as a floor tom #2) easier to put on a snare stand instead of dealing with having to always have a drum key to adjust the legs #3) Id have way more room when storing the drums and/or putting them in the car.
I'm very aware that the 14x14 is very sought after and expensive or else that would be my main target, so if I can get my hands on a 14x10 tom (which I have yet to have even seen!) Id be very content.
I understand and concur with everything ya said. The main reasons I want a 14x10 is #1) I wanna see how it works as a floor tom #2) easier to put on a snare stand instead of dealing with having to always have a drum key to adjust the legs #3) Id have way more room when storing the drums and/or putting them in the car. I'm very aware that the 14x14 is very sought after and expensive or else that would be my main target, so if I can get my hands on a 14x10 tom (which I have yet to have even seen!) Id be very content.
You've probably thought this through already, but a 14 x 10 will sit mighty tall in a snare stand....jess sayin'....:)
You've probably thought this through already, but a 14 x 10 will sit mighty tall in a snare stand....jess sayin'....:)
Yes, that is true; it will sit 1" taller than a 13x9 on a snare stand, so you might want to lower your snare stand by one inch. :D
One of my Rogers sets is a 12-13-14-15 w/16" & 20" FT's (plus the 6.5 COB Dyna). I really think that you might be disappointed giving up that 16"FT for a 14x10 as the 14 doesn't substitute well for a FT. It doesn't fill that low pitch gap. A 15x12 however might do the trick. If you're patient, you may very well come upon a 15" marching tenor (in 8 or 10 lug versions). They pop up now and then on eBay.
Yes, that is true; it will sit 1" taller than a 13x9 on a snare stand, so you might want to lower your snare stand by one inch. :DOne of my Rogers sets is a 12-13-14-15 w/16" & 20" FT's (plus the 6.5 COB Dyna). I really think that you might be disappointed giving up that 16"FT for a 14x10 as the 14 doesn't substitute well for a FT. It doesn't fill that low pitch gap. A 15x12 however might do the trick. If you're patient, you may very well come upon a 15" marching tenor (in 8 or 10 lug versions). They pop up now and then on eBay.
Yes, true.... but on the right side, set up in a FT position, even as low as you can get a snare stand ..... mighty high.....:)
Yes, true.... but on the right side, set up in a FT position, even as low as you can get a snare stand ..... mighty high.....:)
Never mind my teasing; Kevins is correct. The 14 or 15 could never be set up on the floor on the lowest snare stand and still be at FT hight. The trend now-a-days seems to be mounting a 14 or 15 off a cymbal stand in lieu of a FT. I don't like it. Call me old-fashioned, but I like a true FT (regardless of size) mounted on legs as God intended it.
Take it from me, don't off the 16! I had a Gretsch 26/13/14/15/18 kit in walnut. I never used the 18" floor tom because all the drums were so big. I used it as a 26 with the 9x13 up and the 10x14" and 12x15 down.
The floor tom just sat in my closet so I traded it along with some cash to purchase a second kit at the time. When I decided to trade the kit for a Camco kit a few years later I was now having a hard time doing the trade as the kit no longer had an actual floor tom!
Do yourself a huge favor and just buy a 10x14 or 12x15 if you ever come across one. Don't give up a floor tom like I did and end up making a big mistake in the long run.
Agreed. I would not get rid of a 16" floor tom, especially if it was originally part of a kit.
I am a little confused as how carrying a second snare stand is easier then three floor tom legs and a drum key (which you have to have regardless)
I own a 14" and a 16" Rogers and like Ploughman, I used a 15" x 12" as a floor for yonks. I'm just not into toms hanging from stands these days, except for special occasions. I mainly use 14" floor toms because they are compact and seem to have a special sound. The 14" Rogers I have is probably the best Rogers drum I've ever played. If I wanted another 14" Rogers, I would honestly buy a 14" x 10" and use all the parts on a Vintage Maple Keller and wrap it. My bet is that it would sing like a bird. And that drum; with all Rogers parts; correct edges and a Keller shell which is maple/poplar/maple - is that not in effect as close to a Rogers as possible? It wouldn't really be cheap - but it would be less than $800 - $1000 which is probably the going rate for a decent 14" Rogers. $00.02
