Rogers Powertone Snare Serial Numbers

The drums were acquired from a collector friend here in San Diego. I first saw these drums 4 years ago when purchasing another set from him, and immediately knew these were very special. Needless to say, when I got the word it was time for these to go, I was even more excited to find out that the sale included some very special extra drums and incredible Swivomatic hardware. Install 2380.Exe Sharper Image more. So Jack, if you are reading this, THANK YOU! For your generosity in allowing me to acquire your amazing collection.

Every drummer has their favorite drum and many drummers search for their 'Holy Grail', if you will. This could be a drum that their idols played or a drum that they always lusted after.

For me, that drum is the Rogers Wood Dynasonic snare drum. Many famous drummers played this drum including Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson. It was the flagship snare drum of the Rogers drum company and the idea behind the drum was to make the most responsive snare drum possible. The distinctive Dynasonic snare frame allowed the snares to sit evenly across the snare head. This would allow the snare wires to vibrate freely and not 'choke' up. That being said, the drum is rather finicky to tune and a number of drummers don't care for the Dyna. As many drummers who swear by the Dynasonic, there's a equal number who swear at it.

The tape is now back in place. (The piece of fibre board under the damper is fairly usual as these shells are quite thin.) English Rogers snare drum. English Rogers Powertone serial number tape label. The serial number on the tape begins in 79*** which puts the drum at about Oct'63 – when the Rogers Powertone concept. The Ploughman mentioned that we need a Rogers thread, and I agree. The history of Rogers Drums - The Vintage Drum Guide shows you Rogers Finishes, Rogers Drum Badges, Rogers Drum Set catalog pages, Rogers Snare.