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Drum Birthdays

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This set turns 58 today so I celebrated at the gig last night.

I can't be the only one who celebrates their vintage drum birthdays.

Maybe here people won't think I'm nuts.. ;)

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Not at all nuts. While Rogers did not date stamp shells, it is fairly easy to figure out what year a drum belongs to. And I know when I bought them for me. I do celebrate that.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Very cool! I somehow remember a lot of the dates on my drums as well. I recently bought a drum and the day that I happened to detail it ended up being the month and day of the date stamp oddly enough.

Mike

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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From mlayton

Very cool! I somehow remember a lot of the dates on my drums as well. I recently bought a drum and the day that I happened to detail it ended up being the month and day of the date stamp oddly enough.Mike

That's just freaky Mike!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Would these two badges off my Vintage Yamahas be enough to identify year manufactured?

Thanks to anyone for trying.

Ben

Posted on 9 years ago
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My Ludwig Acrolite turns 45 tomorrow, (or if you see this thread later, today ;))

Posted on 9 years ago
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From human71

My Ludwig Acrolite turns 45 tomorrow, (or if you see this thread later, today ;))

PartyParty Happy B-Day Mr Acro!!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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From funkypoodle

PartyParty Happy B-Day Mr Acro!!

My Acrolite says thanks funky ! ;) Excited

Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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This leads me to the question: does anyone have a drum with their actual birthday stamped inside? I've been looking for years but no luck yet.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 9 years ago
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From larryz

This leads me to the question: does anyone have a drum with their actual birthday stamped inside? I've been looking for years but no luck yet.

I was born on Saturday June 1 1968. Closest I've come is May 29 1968 with a 6.5x14 Super Sensitive & June 7 1968 with a Supra. I was told that there is a possibility that there is a drum out there with June 1 as the Ludwig factory may have had folks working then but so far...no luck.

I still look!

I was however, able to find a real nice Acro dated Nov 22 1967 which is my best friends bday & gave to him last year as a present.

He was pretty blown away by that!

Posted on 9 years ago
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