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Rogers Mardi Gras that got away.

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Thought I'd post this as I wipe away my tears...

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/d/strongsville-rogers-drums-4-piece/6928799393.html

It is a Rogers Mardi Gras Pearl 3 piece with a Powertone snare (I think). Sizes are not listed. Typical crummy flip-phone pics make it tough to tell just how good/bad the condition is...certainly not mint, but for that price it is a steal I think. Old looking cymbals too! I called on it as soon as I saw it pop up, but alas I'm third in line. I hope one or both of the two people ahead of me are VDF members, so I can see some better pics posted.

I am speaking from a place of zero Rogers expertise, but I did read a blog post from Steve Maxwell who said that Mardi Gras wrap with beavertail lugs is a really rare thing...the up tom has them, pics are too bad to tell on the others.

Stop stringing and tuning your instrument, make music now.
-fortune cookie

Vintage Drums:
1970ish Ludwig Standard Avocado Strata downbeat
1970ish Star Acrylic 22,12,13,16
1950’s Gretsch tympani 26.5
19?? Sonor roto-tympani 13x12
70’s Ludwig Standard alum 14x5 snare
90’s Arbiter Adv. Tuning 12x5 snare
90’s Ludwig blackrolite 14x5 snare

Modern Drums:
Erie Drums 1-ply sycamore shell kit 18,10,13
Erie 1-ply maple 14x5 snare
Tama S.L.P. Acrylic 14x6.5 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
#1
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I called at 9 am and left a msg. I tried again at 1. I'm kinda happy it's gone. I don't need another kit!

Dave

Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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Hi Dave...damn I was hoping it might have gone to you.

It looked like (best case) it would take a lot of elbow grease. My elbows are running a little dry working on a MIJ kit this summer, but I would not have been able to resist the voo doo of the Mardi Gras.

Stop stringing and tuning your instrument, make music now.
-fortune cookie

Vintage Drums:
1970ish Ludwig Standard Avocado Strata downbeat
1970ish Star Acrylic 22,12,13,16
1950’s Gretsch tympani 26.5
19?? Sonor roto-tympani 13x12
70’s Ludwig Standard alum 14x5 snare
90’s Arbiter Adv. Tuning 12x5 snare
90’s Ludwig blackrolite 14x5 snare

Modern Drums:
Erie Drums 1-ply sycamore shell kit 18,10,13
Erie 1-ply maple 14x5 snare
Tama S.L.P. Acrylic 14x6.5 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Given that those look completely unrestored, it's very possible that bass and tom aren't B&B shells redrilled for Beavertails. That might be a rare 1963 Mardi Gras bass and tom (end of the Mardi Gras wrap and first availability of Beavertails). I'd love to see the numbers on those labels. Hope whoever gets them posts some updates here.

Mike

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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I just read a thread on the other forum. A guy from Ct. is driving over to get them. I'm sure they didn't go for $500.

DZ

Posted on 5 years ago
#5
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Listing is gone now...Sure would have liked to see a pic!!

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 5 years ago
#6
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Pretty sure you are misreading what jptrickster was saying.

Don't think the new owner is known yet.

From jdz

I just read a thread on the other forum. A guy from Ct. is driving over to get them. I'm sure they didn't go for $500.DZ

John/Levelpebble

Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
Posted on 5 years ago
#7
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Hope someone here got those drums. They will be very happy. 3 ply shells and tall hoops. Perhaps the best sounding Rogers. Only downside is most likely first generation beavertail lugs - the posts are prone to breaking off. I have the same MG bvtl kit and have had to hunt down a lot of second generation bvtl lugs for replacements.

The trick will be to find the matching beavertail floor tom.

Posted on 5 years ago
#8
Posts: 304 Threads: 16

From levelpebble

Pretty sure you are misreading what jptrickster was saying. Don't think the new owner is known yet.

I did indeed. My apologies.

Posted on 5 years ago
#9
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I did hear back again from the seller last night. He told me that the drums were "tentatively sold" and that he would contact me if it falls through. That may fit with the out of town buyer story.

Stop stringing and tuning your instrument, make music now.
-fortune cookie

Vintage Drums:
1970ish Ludwig Standard Avocado Strata downbeat
1970ish Star Acrylic 22,12,13,16
1950’s Gretsch tympani 26.5
19?? Sonor roto-tympani 13x12
70’s Ludwig Standard alum 14x5 snare
90’s Arbiter Adv. Tuning 12x5 snare
90’s Ludwig blackrolite 14x5 snare

Modern Drums:
Erie Drums 1-ply sycamore shell kit 18,10,13
Erie 1-ply maple 14x5 snare
Tama S.L.P. Acrylic 14x6.5 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
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