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Oldest drum company? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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After looking around, would it be correct to say that the oldest drum company of the well known USA brands would be Rogers? Followed by Gretsch; then Leedy and finally Ludwig?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Good topic and looking forward to the right answers-wish i knew but my money is on the Rogers.

Wayne

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1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
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Posted on 11 years ago
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I think you've got it right troutstudio, and Slingerland drums came after Ludwig.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Rogers being the oldest and the cream of the crop! Camco was 61 to mid 70s right?

Posted on 11 years ago
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I would have thought Leedy?

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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Not sure about the oldest US drum company but the oldest drum company worldwide is Sonor.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I always forget what an old company Rogers was. I do know Slingerland began drum making in 1928 and Ludwig in 1909.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Gretsch says "Since 1883"

Noble & Cooley made drums for the Civil War......1861-65?

Posted on 11 years ago
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Leedy started 1898. Noble & Cooley 1854

Steve

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Technically, you are asking which of the big name brands, currently or formerly in business, came first? Rogers, Sling out of business.

If it's which of the big names have been in operation the longest number of years would it be Gretsch?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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