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Blue Onyx Crazy!

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As a young aspiring drummer, I just thought Rogers was the coolest, and Blue Onyx was the coolest finish offered by Rogers. I decided to go find the drums I wanted as a kid.

The core of the kit I bought, 12, 16, 20 was all original wrap and chrome from (est.) 1965. I added a 14 X 10 and a 13 X 9. These were Fullerton drums. Then, I found a really nice Wood Dynasonic in Blue Onyx, probably pre Fullerton. I was told 1967 but no label inside and serial numbers aren't reliable for dating Rogers I have read.

I've also added an alternate Fullerton era 24 X 14 kick that is now re wrapped to Blue Onyx.

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Posted on 6 years ago
#1
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Yes, vintage Rogers drums are the coolest! Your 12, 16, 20 is the very popular Headliner kit. I've got the same one, but in blue sparkle. I also converted a 12x15 marching tenor drum to a floor tom! Enjoy your kit...and thanks for posting!

-Mark

Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Mark is right on the money. A Buddy Rich Headliner in blue onyx (with extras). Very, very nice! I have the same kit, but with a smaller floor tom and a PowerTone. the Dynasonic in that finish is a real sweet piece. When you were thinking blue onyx back in the day, I was thinking red because of the cataloged Citadel. But I like the blue just as much at this juncture.

Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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Thanks Mark and Dan. I was blown away at how great these drums sound! I also added a '73 Fullerton 24 X 14 to use when I need a little more whomp! Here is the same kit with that kick. Precision Drum in NY did a terrific job taking the old Koa finish off and putting on the Blue Onyx.....

Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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Very nice!! The onyx wraps are among my favorites...

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 6 years ago
#5
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You had very good taste as a child! Congrats on making that dream happen! That kit is an absolute killer.

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 6 years ago
#6
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Serial number are reliable. There are no paper tags inside oval badge Dyna-Sonics. If your drum is from 67, serial number will be in the 9-10 thousand range. There is a lot of crap still in print about Rogers that amounts to no more than made up myth.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 6 years ago
#7
Posts: 19 Threads: 6

From Mr.Toast

You had very good taste as a child! Congrats on making that dream happen! That kit is an absolute killer.

Thanks Mr. Toast. I feel like people on this forum actually understand the excitement / compulsion to be caretakers of this history.

Posted on 6 years ago
#8
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From The Ploughman

Serial number are reliable. There are no paper tags inside oval badge Dyna-Sonics. If your drum is from 67, serial number will be in the 9-10 thousand range. There is a lot of crap still in print about Rogers that amounts to no more than made up myth.

Thanks Ploughman; the S/N on my drum is 11921. So, Ohio or Fullerton is the question. And if 11 thousand range puts it to 1968, i think it could be either Fullerton or Ohio correct? Cheers, Drumact

Posted on 6 years ago
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