Has anyone ever heard of Tower drums from the 60s or 70s? A guy is selling a 3 piece (snare, bass & mounted tom) with a cymbal arm mounted and a cymbal (of unknown brand). It is orange sparkle in finish. Hardware looks like Slingerland 60s stuff.
Anyone ever heard of these before? Apologies for not having pictures. Any idea what the odds of finding a floor to tom match would be?
-Kevin
1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green
...& many more...
Posted on 11 years ago
#1
yes , towers are made by Rogers single lug design early 60's
Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.
ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass
WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP
Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival
Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
Not that type of 'Tower' drums (I actually have a set).
This has a cheap tin badge on it, that says 'Tower'. Double lugs on drums, look like Slingy casings.
1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green
...& many more...
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
My guess would be an MIJ stencil...Vertical shell grain would support this...
You could probably locate a similar floor tom a lot easier than finding one with the correct badge...Although, I`m not sure how common orange sparkle is...
For the right price, ($75-$100), the kit may be worth picking up if it`s in decent shape...
Cheers
1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
Looks like some Pic's are a must..
Cheers
'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
Does the badge simply read "Tower" or are there any more words?
Brian
Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
@LongJohn Yeah, the seller sent a couple pictures, but they weren't very good. He told me they sold and I deleted them, only to hear back that they were still available...
@Salty Only says Tower, no other words on the badge.
1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green
...& many more...
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
Does the badge simply read "Tower" or are there any more words? Brian
like "worlds supreme quality"? I'm assuming they are stencil too. The badge isn't in the VDG japanese badges page, but there were soooo many names on stencil kits.
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 11 years ago
#8
