Thanks alot Mike T.

And hey ThePloughman...........long time no see!

There is a set on ebay now that is the xp8 shells and i think they are up to 300.00and there is more drums not sure...Ploughman is that good or bad what you said? Is there alot of those kits??

I forgot to ask what is wrong with the tom holder?? maybe i know a fix..

It works but the collet is messed up. And the ball joint's screw is broken that tightens the ball joint.

I dont believe there are a lot of Rogers from that early fullerton era in New Blond. You see butcher block and Koa in much higher numbers. Butcher block is about the ugliest finish ever.

I like butcher block! In the early '70s, when I ordered my Slingerland red tiger set (still have it), the music store offered me a great deal on a Rogers butcher block set because they had it in stock, and they were required by CBS to buy some Rogers drums if they wanted to sell Fender guitars.

I'm glad I got the red tigers, but in the '70s I wanted a "wood" looking set.