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Another BDP Rogers Luxor Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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I just picked up my first Rogers drum tonight, a 1966ish BDP Luxor. It is 100% original. Wrap, Rogers heads (snare head has a hole), 16 strand Rogers snare wires, snare cord, tension rods, snare-butt, Bantam strainer and hoops are all original. It spent most of its life in a snare case until around 2007. There is no pitting on the chrome, just years of grime. I don't think the heads have even been off the drum. Serial Number 10,000. How cool is that? It also came with an Olympic flat-based snare stand.

This drum will clean up nicely. Here are some before pictures. I'll post some after pictures when I'm finished.

- Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
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Great find!

I have learned that when they have some or all original heads on a drum,they usually clean up like new!

Also,have heard that a Rogers 6 lug sounds close to a Rogers 8 lug.....

Lastly,Rogers SURE liked BDP! ...Classy company/classy drum finish!

I see so much of it...........lucky for us Rogers BDP "freeks"!flowerflowers2

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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That's a Magic #...... & a great drum.. congrats & waiting for the cleaned up shots..

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice!! That snare is going to sound sweet when it`s all cleaned up...Congrats!!

As longjohn stated, let`s see some pics post cleaning...

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 12 years ago
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I have one in white pearl and I think it is THE big band sound for a snare drum...

Mine is a bit earlier with the taller hoops and B&B lugs but the shell looks the same to me.

You are going to love it if you like the Gene Krupa / Louis Bellson sound on all those old records.

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks, guys. Any suggestions for heads? The resonant head has a hole, but the batter looks like it still has some life left in it. I might just lightly clean that head and box it up. I usually use Hazy 300 for the resonant, but is there a vintage style?

Since the six lugger drums have a low to medium tuning range with the steel hoops, has anyone ever tried some cast hoops on a Luxor? If so, how'd it sound? Since it doesn't have a tone control, what do you guys use to keep the overtones down?

Has anyone tried to figure out the handwritten numbers/letters on Rogers paper tags? Mine has some numbers.

-Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
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If there are handwritten numbers on the tag, that was done by an owner somewhere along the way. If there are letters written in the margin of the tag, that is usually the initials of the builder who finished the drum.

The shell on that drum is the same used on the Powertone, Tower and Dynasonic (without the paint).

I find the tone of the Luxor to be very similar to the 8-lug models, but trying to push it to a very high tension will start to bend the hoops. At normal tunings, it's fine. I've never tried one with cast hoops.

There are plenty of Luxors out there with a tone control: it was an option for a few dollars more. A few pieces of moongel will suffice without a tc.

Posted on 12 years ago
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I've got a few of them on the shelf:

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks DanC. Your collection is outstanding. If this is just your Luxor's, I can't imagine what else you have stacked, on display and setup. Mind Blowi

What heads do you like? The original Rogers head is in very good condition, so I might keep it on the drum.

This is a one owner drum and I am guessing the heads have never been removed. If I turn the tag upside down it looks like the hand written number is "12 65". Does this correspond with it having the "S/N 10000"? It might be an "R 65".

If it is "12 65", then maybe this could help with the serial number timeline.

- Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
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Christmas present?x-mas2x-mas1:Snow Flake:

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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