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Rogers R-360

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What exactly is the story with the '60s Rogers R-360 kits? I hear the shells were birch and made by Yamaha?? What do the interiors look like, painted grey on the inside?

THANKS!

Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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http://newhaven.craigslist.org/msg/3557964163.html

This sparked my interest also...

Kits:
1966 Ludwig Hollywood Gold Sparkle Pearl 12/13/16/22
Star 3pc in Red Glass Glitter (1960's)
Snares:
1959 Ludwig Pioneer Mahogany
60's Ludwig Pioneer Gold Sparkle
60's Ludwig Acrolite (Keystone)
Ludwig/Custom 6.5x14
1960's Bolero (MIJ)
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Looks like a project...

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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I would jump on this deal very quickly - as it will not be there for very long at all. Yeah - these are built by Yamaha and this particular kit looks to be late 60s (tom mount style).

Everyone I read who has these rave about them - yeah - birch shells, but may be mixed with other wood as well......superior quality to the rest of the MIJ kits of that time.

You can always trade for those correct lugs - you have some lugs to use to trade and even if you have to invest a little $ - that is still a GREAT deal.

Since this is MIJ, some Rogers drummer consider these to be Yammys and not true genuine Rogers....others feel that they are genuine Rogers considering that they were indeed designed by Rogers and I believe some of the parts are American made (especially the snares). HW is great on these.

Search up on these (360s and 380s) and if you still have any questions, consider consulting The Ploughman......but you might not need to as there is quite a bit info on here and www.drumforum.org

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Ad says, "factory painted green on the inside", can anyone shed some light on this? Green seems to be an odd choice for a factory interior paint job.

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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I think the overwhelming consensus on the R-360 line is that they are MIJ drums, pure and simple. They were essentially, one of Yamahas drum lines that Rogers put their brand on, thats all. Hardly real Rogers drums in any way, shape or form.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I own a few "real" Rogers kits and I know what the deal is with these being MIJ and all. I'm just trying to get a little more info than I have, in particular, if the interiors were painted by someone else.

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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I had an R-360 kit back in the 90's. I recall the shell interiors being gray.

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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I also think they should be grey interiors. Maybe he's just seeing it as green.

They may not be real Rogers drums but they will be very good. Well made, decent materials and tough. I have 2 Yamaha kits from this era and they are great.

Andrew

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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Maybe the green is a result of "bar tan."

Posted on 11 years ago
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