I decided to set up my kit with the original tom and cymbal mounts to see how it felt to play them. As you can see the tom is way over to my left and although the cymbal arm looks fine from the front, behind the kit it's further away than I like. Does anyone know why Rogers made these particular kits this way? I mean, it can't be a cost reduction because it's the same hardware that's on the Holiday kits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ygo-poQ4rGA
The tom arm mount placement is a step back into the 40s and is really reminiscent of the bass drum hoop mounted toms of that past era, this setup would have appealed to players from that time. Cozy Cole had such a set up in the Rogers catalog.
Nice you tube.
For the cymbal.....This is what you need................
Extension tilter on the top of the telescoping rod with tilter on the extension. It is extremely stable. I have used a 24" 2oo2 Paiste on that exact set up. The one in the pic is an extension rod on top of the telescoping rod tilter with a tilter on the extension rod. It puts the cymbal much closer and makes the placement your choice.
Expect to shell out about 50 if you are lucky to 75 which is the going rate.
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johnnyringo-Ploughman has nailed it yet once again.Your tom mount is much further off to your left than Ploughman`s set up is tho`, and i can see you`ve got your tom in as close to the post as you can get it.But it was that 40`s mounting system positioning that carried thro` to the 60`s... +1 with John`s advice on hardware needed for that ride cymbal,it`ll bring it right in to where you need it and solid ta` boot!
Nice chops,great form and a killer sounding kit to play them on.Nice playing johnnyringo!
Wayne
The tom arm mount placement is a step back into the 40s and is really reminiscent of the bass drum hoop mounted toms of that past era, this setup would have appealed to players from that time. Cozy Cole had such a set up in the Rogers catalog. Nice you tube. For the cymbal.....This is what you need................ Extension tilter on the top of the telescoping rod with tilter on the extension. It is extremely stable. I have used a 24" 2oo2 Paiste on that exact set up. The one in the pic is an extension rod on top of the telescoping rod tilter with a tilter on the extension rod. It puts the cymbal much closer and makes the placement your choice. Expect to shell out about 50 if you are lucky to 75 which is the going rate. [IMG]http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ThePloughman/Rogers%20Drums/Rogers%201967%20Steel%20Gray%20Ripple%20Pearl/DSCN0704_zpsa283d971.jpg[/IMG]
Thanks for the info Ploughman, I'll look into that cymbal arm extension. I like using the tom and cymbal arms for ease of transport and setup, it will just take some time getting use to having the tom so far over to my left, thanks again.
The tom arm mount placement is a step back into the 40s and is really reminiscent of the bass drum hoop mounted toms of that past era, this setup would have appealed to players from that time. Cozy Cole had such a set up in the Rogers catalog. Nice you tube. For the cymbal.....This is what you need................ Extension tilter on the top of the telescoping rod with tilter on the extension. It is extremely stable. I have used a 24" 2oo2 Paiste on that exact set up. The one in the pic is an extension rod on top of the telescoping rod tilter with a tilter on the extension rod. It puts the cymbal much closer and makes the placement your choice. Expect to shell out about 50 if you are lucky to 75 which is the going rate. [IMG]http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ThePloughman/Rogers%20Drums/Rogers%201967%20Steel%20Gray%20Ripple%20Pearl/DSCN0704_zpsa283d971.jpg[/IMG]
Ploughman those are some beautiful tubs my friend!!! Probably my favorite Rogers wrap.
Curtis
Yes to Ploughman as well. Those Rogers ripples are wonderful. Though the pinks are a bit better.
Great sounding drums and playing, Mark!
John
The part you need in on eBay in a no reserve auction. I needed one more of these, and got it Friday. I paid 70.00, but it is in pristine condition.
Wow that 20" Rogers bass drum lacks nothing vs the 22" Rogers bass drum. Almost more focused sound. Great playing BTW!
JohnnyRingo - the mount is hard to your left because you have a single lug bass drum and the lug lands right where the mount would otherwise be. That location is the same as you find on a Celebrity or a Cozy Cole outfit. The kit Ploughman shows is a Swingtime and the Headliner varies from that by using a knobby and 'L' arm. See photos below of a Celebrity and a Cozy Cole, where the tom mount is also at hard left.
