First off, I just want to say im a long time lurker, first time poster, and thank you guys for all the great info. Sorry for making a post if this is in the wrong place or has been covered a million times. But Ive looked through here a bunch, specifically about Rogers drums, and i know the deal about the serial numbers and badges so Im not sure if this is really a legitimate or possible way to date this drum, but I have my father's SuperTen and his set of 380's and im trying to do just that. I can't remember if he purchased them after high school ('75) or after the Marines ('78), but its right in that time frame. I wish I could just ask him but he passed almost 3 years ago now so any help would be greatly appreciated.
The snare's serial number is 4096, its a 5x14" and it has the oval SuperTen badge, and the 380's just have the r-380 badge and a small sticker on the outside near the top edge that says made in japan. I tried to attach an image of a kit with the same tom mount in case that helps. Its pretty much this kit just in black, with light gray interior shells.
