Next time you move let me know so I can collect what you leave behind!!!

We have all been there and if we had only kept the things we got rid of.

Well you will probably get people asking to by the Dynasonic, so you should really get some pictures of it to confirm exactly what you have prior to doing anything with it.

The A zildjians from the 60's are selling well and I would gather you just need to see what they recently sold on Ebay for, that will you give you a good starting point of what they are worth.

The pedal is not worth a bunch, but someone on the forum might want a Ghost pedal.

If it is a swan leg, then the stand also should sell for a good price.

We are not talking huge dollars, and many guys on the forum might make offers if you have some pictures.

Let me be the first to say the Dyna depending on the color/condition is worth some decent money. It is always nice to have it with all of the original parts, but it should not affect the price that much with what you are missing. That is why pictures would really help on the snare drum.

Most wood Dynas sell between $1000 and $4000 depending on the year (which others can tell by the serial number) color and condition.

Just search this forum for Dynasonic.

There are a lot of Rogers guys on the forum and they will probably chime in with more help, I just wanted to get the ball rolling.

David

Webmaster

Thank you, that's a great starting point. I have picture taking on the agenda tomorrow, which will obviously be pre-restoration and will try to get something posted. I certainly don't expect anyone to be at all definite without seeing the drum. It looks like just a little surface rust, and I think I misspoke when I said it was missing a lug - I think it's the tension rod that's missing, judging from the picture in the restoration guide...which I have to say again is terrific.

My worry is that I'll harm the drum - not only in terms of its monetary value but also just as a really nice instrument - it treated me well for a good bunch of years.

Sandy,

If you are looking to sell your Ghost pedal, I would be interested. I have played many pedals and bought a Ghost about six months ago and fell in love with it. IMHO, it is one of the best pedals out there. I have tried all of them, DW, Axis, you name it.

As a side note to all my fellow skin bashers, try a little deck tape that kids use on skateboards for the footboard of your bass drum pedal, works real nice, and if you play barefoot you get rid of any bunions on the bottom of your feet!! LOL

Gary

Great, with the photos, then our resident Rogers expert TommyP will surely be able to give you more detail.

Make sure you get shots of the interior, the badge and different sides of the drum.

After the "consultation" we (not really me, but all of the Rogers guys on this forum) should be able to find the parts and then guide you through the cleaning of the drum.

Here are some to look at while we wait for the pictures. In regards to harming the drum, as long as you follow our steps you will be fine. It is when people experiment or don't do the research that the drum gets harmed.

David

Click Here for the Dyna Gallery

@backbeatkeeper - I'd be happy to sell the ghost - not much use to me without a bass drum. From what I can tell, it looks a little beat up but the action seems smooth and amazingly non-squeaky after all these years. I'll take its picture too.

Any advice about what kind of heads to put on the snare? The bottom head is probably the original, but it's the one that's got a hole in it. The top is a replacement Ludwig, but in very much used condition.

@webmaster As far as the cymbal stand, the legs are sort of curvy at the bottom. Swan? I'll have it sit for a portrait along with the rest of them.

I took a bunch of pictures and put them up on flickr. Here's the link. Hope it works, as I haven't done this before, and it wasn't clear to me if I could actually post the pictures here and, if so, how.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/inthedunes/

Sandy,

What are you asking for the Ghost Pedal??

Gary

The dyna looks to be very easily restored. First, disassemble the hoops, lugs, strainer butt plate. Leave the badge and Rogers logo alone! Some folks remove the tone control, but you have to force off the knob, so I'd leave it alone.

Clean the shell with Novus #2. I'd use Noxon for all the chrome. Don't use any steel wool on the chrome parts, as Rogers chrome scratches easily. The tension rods and washers are steel...you can use a wire brush, steel wool and Noxon on them. When you put the drum back together, don't overcrank the tension on the lugs.

The drum was originally sent out with an Remo coated diplomat on top and an ambassador (I think) on the snare side.

Or, of course, you can sell the drum as is and still get a nice price for it.

i would buy the dynasonic as is pm me with a price and contact info steve