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Did I just score some Rogers XP8's...Ploughman? Last viewed: 4 days ago

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Grabbed this set from GC today for $250.00 and I think they may be XP8's. The Dyna is missing the snare frame as usual and the hoops look pretty beat, plus some scratches and seam lift on the floor tom but it looks like a decent score overall.

Ploughman or any other Rogers experts out there give me and approximate date and confirmation on the XP8?

And did the XP8's not have the bass drum tension rod ends with the script R on them?

Here are the pics:

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/skapunk_edge/Rogers%20XP8/101NIKON32_zpsbb90e688.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/skapunk_edge/Rogers%20XP8/DSCN1989_zps43b85f41.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/skapunk_edge/Rogers%20XP8/DSCN1993_zpsc22b04cc.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/skapunk_edge/Rogers%20XP8/DSCN1990_zps7b975535.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/skapunk_edge/Rogers%20XP8/DSCN1994_zps8c486ddd.jpg[/IMG]

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
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yes on XP8 series drums. By the serial you posted, 1979, some of the first issued. You set should have had Rogers T rods not the keyrods.

Now for 250.... you bought a DynaSonic and paid just a tad too much, but you got a free drumset.

Great score. Some of the wrap blemishes will buff out. Just go easy on how much you buff.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Thanks Ploughman! That was the info I was looking for! Any head suggestions for these drums? I am usually a Remo Ambassador/Emperor guy on my kits from the 60's but I understand this to be a different beast entirely.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
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I'd be really happy with your deal for 250. Quality vintage kit for half the price of a new junkier kit. Good job.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From larryz

I'd be really happy with your deal for 250. Quality vintage kit for half the price of a new junkier kit. Good job.

Very well said!


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Ploughman, I salute you...What a Rogers gentleman!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From skapunk_edge

Thanks Ploughman! That was the info I was looking for! Any head suggestions for these drums? I am usually a Remo Ambassador/Emperor guy on my kits from the 60's but I understand this to be a different beast entirely.

That's been my favorite combo on my Dayton's. Coated on both. Warm, punchy. Loved by every band I've used them with.....

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