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Rogers 80's kit......worth restoring?

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any comments on 80/90's rogers kits? good bad?

Posted on 14 years ago
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Where are they made if they are non-USA? what shells?

Posted on 14 years ago
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If they are 80's then they will have natural interiors which makes them XP8s (1979-84) the last that Rogers made. That is 8 ply rock maple shells by Keller. Well worth care and attention but may not be worth as much as say a 60s set to a collector.

Not all big Rs are XP8s.

Pics are good.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Ask if the badge says Made in USA. If so, buy them and enjoy them.

Posted on 14 years ago
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The hardware on the non-USA badged drum looks the same but the lug mount screw spacing is different. So you cannot buy them for parts to restore a USA shell kit. Tom arms are same size, but much cheaper plating.

Best to remember - No USA on badge, No Buy. Everything else is imported shells. Unless needed for a practice or thrash kit, don't pay more than bottom $.

Posted on 14 years ago
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thanks amosguy!

found out it was taiwanese made, 1987 model. Wasn't much chop.

thanks for the help guys! Am new to drum restoration, learning as i go!

jaffa

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