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First Rogers Snare - Powertone mystery year Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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I walked into a local music store and found a Rogers "steel" snare for a good price. Turns out it was a Powertone that I think I got a fair deal for. Only problem is it was missing the paper tag.

My guess is late 60's early 70's. The only clue is a music store ( I am guessing long since closed) stamped on the snare side head. I have yet to clean this guy up but will post some pictures when I do. I imagine it will come out as clean as my Gretsch 4160 did.

Here is a link that mentions the music store being not far from Manny's music in NYC.

http://talkinaboutmygeneration.com/2011/02/mannys-music-on-48th-st/

Manny

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I think your "steel" of a deal is actually a brass shelled powertone snare. Nice find, should clean up nicely.

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Yup,,,brass...from the strainer and white felt muffler ...it's most likely a 1970/ made in Cali Fullerton time...worth @$200 as it sits...

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys I am happy with this drum and will clean it up soon. Very responsive and crisp snare.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 11 years ago
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That Fullerton Chrome is super shiny. I have a Powertone with the bordered tag, and a dyna in the 53000 range,... shiny.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 11 years ago
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hey guys

i would to know how kind of snare I bought yesterday ( shell , old ..etc ).... THANK

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a french drummer

Posted on 11 years ago
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