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Hey guys, I have a 28x14 bass drum i just picked up. I would love your help with identification or any info you might have. It's very cool and in pretty great shape. I've attached some pics of the drum and a snare drum that seemed to be part of a set. Thanks in advance.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Probably Gretsch, mid 30's, but could be Rogers? They used some of the same parts. Whatever brand the drums, they're very rare in green sparkle in those years.

Posted on 9 years ago
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The bass drum looks a lot like a kent.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks guys for the info. I thought the same about the green sparkle. There is no tag or badge so I'm struggling to place the drum. Using the snare lugs, they looked closest to premier lugs. If anyone has any pics of drums that look like these, please post. Thanks again.

Posted on 9 years ago
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The lugs are Gretsch "rocket" lugs. Also found on Rogers drums from the same era.

Posted on 9 years ago
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What era is that? 20's? 30's?

Posted on 9 years ago
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I would guess Gretsch for both as a set. Those wider hoop inlays look Gretsch as well as the claws.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 9 years ago
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My farher has a kent drum that looks just like that bass. Here is a pic from a kent catalog. I dont know if i can get a pic of Dad's. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/my_collection/literature/kent/kent4.jpg

Posted on 9 years ago
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The brass grommet looks Kent-like but I'm pretty sure it's Gretsch or Rogers as BEC said. Can you post interior photos? That might clear it up. Definitely not Premier either.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks for all off your thoughts. Here are some more photos that might help identify. Thanks again.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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