First Rogers Snare - Powertone mystery year - Page 1

First Rogers Snare - Powertone mystery year

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I walked into a local music store and found a Rogers "steel" snare for a good price. Turns out it was a Powertone that I think I got a fair deal for. Only problem is it was missing the paper tag.

My guess is late 60's early 70's. The only clue is a music store ( I am guessing long since closed) stamped on the snare side head. I have yet to clean this guy up but will post some pictures when I do. I imagine it will come out as clean as my Gretsch 4160 did.

Here is a link that mentions the music store being not far from Manny's music in NYC.

http://talkinaboutmygeneration.com/2011/02/mannys-music-on-48th-st/

Manny

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Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 11 years ago

bmw2002

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I think your "steel" of a deal is actually a brass shelled powertone snare. Nice find, should clean up nicely.

Posted on 11 years ago

RIMS n SKINS

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Yup,,,brass...from the strainer and white felt muffler ...it's most likely a 1970/ made in Cali Fullerton time...worth @$200 as it sits...

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.

Posted on 11 years ago

airborneSFC

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Thanks guys I am happy with this drum and will clean it up soon. Very responsive and crisp snare.