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looking for a rodgers swiv-o-matic hi hat clutch
I see them on ebay quite often. Jack :)
17 years agoVintage Rogers Powertone or 6.5x14 New Blackbeauty?
No question about it...keep the vintage Powertone. It's just going to appreciate in value. And it's a great sounding drum! Jack :)
17 years agoWhat kind of brushes are you using?
I play a lot of jazz and a good 70% is with brushes. I use the Regal Tip 583R. They have very strong wires and are heavy enough to feel like you've go...
17 years agoHow do you tune your drums?
You guys are so sillyClapping Happy2 Clapping Happy2 Clapping Happy2 I will add one thing about snare overtones and ringing. I never use an internal...
17 years agoHow do you tune your drums?
One thing that is overlooked in tuning is that it doesn't sound the same out front as it does to you sitting at the set. You may think it's great but...
17 years agoBest snare you ever owned/played? Worst?
Best...My 1963 COB Dyna-Sonic which I bought new and still play every day. My 1963 Red Sparkle Wood Dyna which I also bought new and was late...
17 years agoDyna Sonic Expert Out There?
I agree wholeheartedly Tommy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't mean to imply that my answer was for everyone but wanted to throw some di...
17 years agoDyna Sonic Expert Out There?
Just re-read the post...and yes, duh, I missed that entirely. Tommy, I never cared for the Ambassador sound on my Dynas. I found them not to be cris...
17 years agoDyna Sonic Expert Out There?
What shape is it in? If it's in good shape and sounds crisp leave it on. If there's a lot of wear replace it with a coated diplomat. Jack :)
17 years ago"Original" Rogers Bass Heads, Coated Ambassadors??
You got it! Rogers shipped with coated ambassadors all around except the Dyna and possibly (I'll look into that) other snares. I'm a little confused w...
17 years ago1st time on a forum
The bass drum is a 14x20, rack tom 8x12 floor tom 16x16. These look like a Rogers Swingtime from about 1964-65 in red sparkle pearl. I know nothing ab...
17 years agoNew to the drums
Look like a Rogers Tower Delta model with a Luxor snare from around 1967. These are great drums of high quality. No corners were cut on these drums. T...
17 years agoQuestion On Rogers B&b Lugs
Rogers only made them out of drawn brass and consequently there were a lot of problems with cracking and outright breaking. There are some aftermarket...
17 years agodo you gig your vintage drums?
Bought my Rogers new in 64 and am still gigging them. Jack :)
17 years agoInformation On Rogers Drums
Got the email. The floor tom with the Eagle badge is probably 1959. The rack tom with the script badge is 1963 so they weren't part of an original set...
17 years ago