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Penny for your thoughts (so to speak) Value of rare orphan Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi guys, looooong time...

I have been out of commission regarding drums for some years now. We are getting ready to move (long term project), and I am going through all the stuff I've hoarded for the last 30+ years. I'll be unloading a ton of misc drum gear.

So I came across a rare pristine orphan inside a fiber case inside another orphan shell on the shelf and remembered what it was as soon as I saw the case.

I bought a Rogers Pink strata kit locally years ago which I ended up re-selling. The guy I bought it from had a very interesting story. He toured with some of the big Motown acts way back in the day. Well he got this kit for home only, the thing was really immaculate... was a 3 piece, pretty sure it was 20/16/12, or maybe 14" FT.

So after he bought that kit he decided he wanted an alternate 13" rack tom. At that point Rogers was in Fullerton. He custom ordered this drum and never used it because the wrap color was different than the original set. The wrap was from a different production run.

So this thing is a time capsule specimen. There is a tiny bit of marks on the top head, but it doesn't really even look played.

Alright, unique piece and true orphan, and unlikely it would ever find an actual related family to match.

What do you all think is a high/low/reasonable value for this oddity? (apologies for the dark pics, kind of late in the day for taking photos)

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Sorry, I can't help with value, but that is the nicest example of pink strata I've ever seen.

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Glad to see you back , as with all orphans I'd say if someone need it than is a 1 person market you know best than most as long as you have Been at it btw love tha pie I got from and snare good luck

Gary

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Glad you are enjoying the cymbal and snare Gary! '

Actually I am really at a loss how to price this drum. It seems really worth some scratch but would need a super unique buyer.

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Good to hear from you Mountainhick....!!

Kevin
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Thanks Kevin!

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Ditto with Kevin,, Ben it's great to hear from you again !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
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From mountainhick

Hi guys, looooong time...I have been out of commission regarding drums for some years now. We are getting ready to move (long term project), and I am going through all the stuff I've hoarded for the last 30+ years. I'll be unloading a ton of misc drum gear.So I came across a rare pristine orphan inside a fiber case inside another orphan shell on the shelf and remembered what it was as soon as I saw the case.I bought a Rogers Pink strata kit locally years ago which I ended up re-selling. The guy I bought it from had a very interesting story. He toured with some of the big Motown acts way back in the day. Well he got this kit for home only, the thing was really immaculate... was a 3 piece, pretty sure it was 20/16/12, or maybe 14" FT.So after he bought that kit he decided he wanted an alternate 13" rack tom. At that point Rogers was in Fullerton. He custom ordered this drum and never used it because the wrap color was different than the original set. The wrap was from a different production run.So this thing is a time capsule specimen. There is a tiny bit of marks on the top head, but it doesn't really even look played.Alright, unique piece and true orphan, and unlikely it would ever find an actual related family to match.What do you all think is a high/low/reasonable value for this oddity? (apologies for the dark pics, kind of late in the day for taking photos)

My take is you're thinking is too negative. It's a matter of getting eyes on the drum and seeing what happens. You never know who would be looking to add the tom to his kit. If I had a matching kit and saw a tom like this - even if said kit is not in as nice of condition - I'd be interested in it.

That said ... pristine condition, rarity of the wrap, the fact that a lot of kits have the 12" tom & would pee to have a 13" ... gut tells me 700+. If there is someone out there with a kit in similar condition, adding this would add quite a bit of value to the kit.

Chris

Posted on 8 years ago
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Chris, your thoughts are truly helpfu! Thanks!

Posted on 8 years ago
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Any chance you can track down the guy you sold the kit to?

thejohnlec
Ohio Valley
Posted on 8 years ago
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