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Attn. Rogers Fans - 6-sided Drum Key?!?

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Found this in my grandfather's banjo case (1927 model banjo). IT IS SIX SIDED!

WTF (Why That's Fantastic)

When did or why did Rogers make this key as I can't find any evidence they ever had 6-sided lugs.

Pete

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Posted on 4 years ago
#1
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Does it work on his banjo? Rogers made banjo heads as well as drum heads. Maybe the key was for tuning banjos?

Posted on 4 years ago
#2
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From amosguy

Does it work on his banjo? Rogers made banjo heads as well as drum heads. Maybe the key was for tuning banjos?

Good call. Many thanks. I took the resonator shell off and there were all those lugs.

Pete

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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Got a VERY UNIQUE key there.

Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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I have this key in my banjo key collection...Not a common key...

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 4 years ago
#5
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Anyone know of any other hex drum keys? I have a Meazzi Hollywood snare with 6 sided tension rods.

63' Slingerland Gene Kruppa kit (W/ COB Snare)
64' Gretsch Bop kit
65' Ludwig Club Date kit
Posted on 4 years ago
#6
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Walberg & Auge drums had six-sided drum tension rods for many years. In addition to an original W&A drum key, I have also bought a few new production clock keys that fit the drum T-rod heads. A 5/16 socket or nut driver works very well, too. That skate key-looking thingy came to me with my first Walberg & Auge (1963) drum set.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 4 years ago
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