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Rogers Power Tone in the house. Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I ran across this Cleveland Powertone while at the Dallas Guitar Show a couple of years ago. It was all complete and original except for the Ludwig P85 strainer on it. I knew that I had an extra Rogers strainer in my drum room. So, I paid the man $100 for the drum, and switched out the strainer to have a very good Powertone snare drum. The only hickey on the drum is the usual pushed in area behind the strainer. I haven't yet had the inclination to try pushing it back to the way it should be. Although I prefer wood shell snare drums as my first choice, this COB drum and my Blacro would get some stick time if I resume gigging.

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No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 10 years ago
#11
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From Creighton

Thanks All !!Just a killer snare. Still loud as a rifle with an old school rubber practice pad. Smile hasn't gone away, doubt it will anytime soon.>> Does she still have her orig wires..?Don't know, MIT 20 strand are there now. Pics attached. Anyone know if this is the original stand? Per normal the rest of the pictured "band" are of no help :-). Cosmos, Tigger and Daisy bottom to top.She's off to the make bright and shiny dept. This ones easy. Appears no need to pull the lugs.Creighton

the orig wires will say rogers on them and look older alum looking/...

find if u can...it will change the sound completely..

the std is a run of the mill Made in china brand..

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 10 years ago
#12
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Thank you Sir! Suspected as much. Lack of "Rogers" anywhere was first clue :-)

Well wasn't happy with leaving the lugs on. Couple sticking, complete tear-down ensued. Hardware taking a Dawn bath now. Some serious grease on the throw. Acetone bath for him.

Here be the shell and a rim. Cleaning up well. No polish or wax yet. Just Windex with a micro fiber then Dawn MF followed by hot water wipe dry micro fiber polish. Hard hand work but I like the results.

Creighton

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Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
#13
Posts: 532 Threads: 29

From Creighton

Thank you Sir! Suspected as much. Lack of "Rogers" anywhere was first clue :-)Well wasn't happy with leaving the lugs on. Couple sticking, complete tear-down ensued. Hardware taking a Dawn bath now. Some serious grease on the throw. Acetone bath for him.Here be the shell and a rim. Cleaning up well. No polish or wax yet. Just Windex with a micro fiber then Dawn MF followed by hot water wipe dry micro fiber polish. Hard hand work but I like the results.Creighton

Looks shiny as a sunny day!!! Beautiful flowers2


Ludwig '67 Classic B.D.P.
Ludwig '79 Classic Pro-beat
C. A. F. '72 New Sonic "The Argentinean Ludwig"
A bunch of Ludwig snares..... + Dyna & P.Tone.
and always trying to recover some orphan drums!!
Posted on 10 years ago
#14
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WOW!-great job and sounds just as wonderful as she looks.

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#15
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Decided nothing less than 110% would do for this drum. Complete tear down. Tumbler running. Fingers sore from polishing the detail bits. Loving every minute. Pic be first pass at polish. Really nice chrome.

Then it hit me, the heads are beyond junk. What have owners had good luck with?

Thanks!

Creighton

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Posted on 10 years ago
#16
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Creighton, the drum looks spectacular! You did a wonderful job making that think shine. Congrats go out to ya for scoring this awesome snare drum!

PS, I recently got my Rogers snare going. I believe it is a Dyna, it has a big R badge. I did not take the drum apart at all to polish ( I got lazy) and after seeing your results, I wish I had. And just like you, I now know what all the fuss is about, amazing drums!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
#17
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From Creighton

Decided nothing less than 110% would do for this drum. Complete tear down. Tumbler running. Fingers sore from polishing the detail bits. Loving every minute. Pic be first pass at polish. Really nice chrome. Then it hit me, the heads are beyond junk. What have owners had good luck with? Thanks!Creighton

Ambassador-weight, Remo, Aquarian etc., top and bottom.

Posted on 10 years ago
#18
Posts: 1537 Threads: 117

Thanks All, For the kind words and support..

Made a rookie mistake and lost a part.

Hope someone can help:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=46240

Drum is ready to re-assemble. Pics on Fri.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
#19
Posts: 1867 Threads: 179

From Creighton

Thanks All, For the kind words and support..Made a rookie mistake and lost a part.Hope someone can help:http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=46240Drum is ready to re-assemble. Pics on Fri.Creighton

Mr. C. Would you please detail all my drums for me?

You may be the best.

That is the best clean up I have ever seen.

I too have a P-tone SN.

What part did you lose?

Hopefully not a dreaded "pinch plate"

scott

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 10 years ago
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