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Eddie Ryan Snare w/ Rogers Hardware

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Hi all, I was down at a drum shop yesterday doing some Christmas shopping for myself and, after talking to a guy who worked there about Rogers drums, he brings out this snare that's been in the shop for a while now. It's chrome over what appears to be mahogany with Rogers beavertail lugs, the clockface throwoff and butt plate, and tall boy hoops. There's only a little sticker on the shell inside that says it's made by Eddie Ryan Drum Co. A quick google search shows that this was a drum company that came about in the early 70's and made custom drums.

Is there any way to date the drum? I'd be interested in knowing when it was made and what it's worth. It sounds killer; it doesn't sound like a metal Powertone or a wood Powertone, it's like a bridge between the two. If I could pick it up for a good price I'd love to make it mine, any info would be appreciated!

IN SEARCH OF:
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 9x13 rack tom in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 22 OR 24x14 bass drum in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1959 Rogers Holiday 5x14 snare drum in blue sparkle. Serial number #13382. Large double sided bread and butter lugs. Part of my kit that was split up before I purchased it. Bring the snare home!
Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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I emailed Eddie himself for any information and I have yet to receive a reply from him.

IN SEARCH OF:
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 9x13 rack tom in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 22 OR 24x14 bass drum in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1959 Rogers Holiday 5x14 snare drum in blue sparkle. Serial number #13382. Large double sided bread and butter lugs. Part of my kit that was split up before I purchased it. Bring the snare home!
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I met Eddie Ryan at his workshop many years ago and played one of his kits, a yellow double bass set up previously owned and played by Pete Gill of U.K. rock band Saxon. Nice kit with big round lug boxes if I remember correctly.

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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From Gerard Ball

I met Eddie Ryan at his workshop many years ago and played one of his kits, a yellow double bass set up previously owned and played by Pete Gill of U.K. rock band Saxon. Nice kit with big round lug boxes if I remember correctly.

Yessir! That sure sounds like Eddie's kits.

As if on cue, after that post last night he emailed me back. This is what he told me:

This is an English Rogers drum looking at the Covent garden label I would have refinished it in the 1980's, it was made by Boosey and Hawkes in the mid 60's it's worth about £150/£175.

So I guess that answer's the questions I had about the drum!

IN SEARCH OF:
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 9x13 rack tom in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 22 OR 24x14 bass drum in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1959 Rogers Holiday 5x14 snare drum in blue sparkle. Serial number #13382. Large double sided bread and butter lugs. Part of my kit that was split up before I purchased it. Bring the snare home!
Posted on 8 years ago
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Are you going to buy it? If not, please let me know. :D

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 8 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Are you going to buy it? If not, please let me know. :DJohn

Hi John!

Based on my other objectives with my other drum projects I still have to overcome, I think I might pass on the snare.

The shop had been using it as a practice drum for the lessons they give in the store; it wasn't out front and doesn't have a price yet, so I'm unaware what price they would sell it at. Always worth a shot, though! It's all yours, buddy :)

Luke

IN SEARCH OF:
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 9x13 rack tom in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1964-1966 Rogers 22 OR 24x14 bass drum in silver sparkle. Beavertail lugs, flat grey Cleveland tag interior
  • 1959 Rogers Holiday 5x14 snare drum in blue sparkle. Serial number #13382. Large double sided bread and butter lugs. Part of my kit that was split up before I purchased it. Bring the snare home!
Posted on 8 years ago
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