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Rogers, keep or sell?

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I finally got theses two kits I purchased during the pandemic home to Canada from NY.

Both are in great shape and the Gretsch kit will now be my main kit.

My question is are the Rogers something a collector would like to have or should I just keep them as a spare and for the smaller 14 floor tom?

20, 14, 12, 12 and matching snare.

Bass and toms are Holidays, snare is a Tower model which I am not familiar with. But the snare sounds fantastic I must say as do all the others.

Thanks for any info or help.

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Posted on 2 years ago
#1
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Yes. A collector would like those, I think. :)

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Posted on 2 years ago
#2
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The Rogers wrap looks really nice, considering it tends to split or crack over time. It's always nice to havea second kit if you can afford it. I say keep!

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Posted on 2 years ago
#3
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I vote on keeping the Rogers set...That 14" floor must "sing"...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 1 year ago
#4
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The Rogers 14" FT is a rare thing to find and worth almost as much as the Gretsch kit IMO.

I, for one would keep them!

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 1 year ago
#5
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From kdg

The Rogers 14" FT is a rare thing to find and worth almost as much as the Gretsch kit IMO.I, for one would keep them!

+1...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 1 year ago
#6
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Thanks very much everyone. The 14 Floor tom sounds really cool and I will prob end up keeping them, I am more of a Gretsch man but Rogers have always been a close second for me. The Rogers also came with 2 Swiv-o-matics, a full set of cymbals and the receipt from when the last buyer bought them in 73! Pretty cool purchase I think even though I took a risk and bought them without seeing them. The wrap has no cracks whatsoever which really surprised me.

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Posted on 1 year ago
#7
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Thank you for the reply. I wish there was a place closer to me that was a real drum shop, I would probably take them and see what they thought. I'm on Prince Edward Island and there are not too many vintage drum lovers here.

Posted on 1 year ago
#8
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Oh? Wow, that is pretty cool, I will have to do more research.

Thank you very much.

Posted on 1 year ago
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From Vaquero44

I finally got theses two kits I purchased during the pandemic home to Canada from NY.Both are in great shape and the Gretsch kit will now be my main kit.My question is are the Rogers something a collector would like to have or should I just keep them as a spare and for the smaller 14 floor tom?20, 14, 12, 12 and matching snare.Bass and toms are Holidays, snare is a Tower model which I am not familiar with. But the snare sounds fantastic I must say as do all the others.Thanks for any info or help.

Beautiful drums in a highly desirable finish.

Based on the bat wing T rods I'm going to guess that this is a Londoner outfit and not a Top Hat ?

Either way its a wonderful piece.

That 14x14 alone would bring large dollars.

The Tower snare drum is a model entered the snare drum roster around 1961

It was an 8 lug offering much like the Holiday snare drum (eventually the Powertone in63)

The only difference would be the strainer and the fact that the Tower did not come standard with a tone control... though for an extra $3.75 one could be added upon ordering.

The Tower first came equipped with a 4 point Universal strainer... then soon after had a Premier Olympic strainer ... it would eventually have a Rogers Sta-Tite strainer.

I've also seen a few with the Bantam strainer.

The Tower is one of my absolute favorite Rogers snare drum offerings.

it looks like your has a tone control and a Sta-Tite strainer.

I'd love to see the interior tags when you have some time.

this is a wonderful piece and I recommend keeping it or selling it to someone who understands what they are getting.

Posted on 1 year ago
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