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Rogers Red Sparkle Headliner Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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A while back, a long-time acquaintance had a set of Rogers drums for sale in red sparkle with a 20, 12, 14 Holiday configuration and a matching Luxor 5x14 snare drum. The price was quite fair and it reminded me of a nearly identical set I'd had in the 90's and used for a while on those gigs where you run up on the stage, setup, play a few original numbers and then clear off. For some reason I always enjoyed playing on the set and figured I'd grab this one having somewhat regretted selling the earlier one.

As I searched the internet images and the gallery images here, I didn't find anything like it except the gorgeous 18, 12, 14 Steve Maxwell has in his shop.

Does anyone else have a red sparkle in this configuration or are they more unusual than I had expected?

Picture is what I got at the time of the sale. I won't be able to set it up for a few weeks yet, but will follow up later.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Headliners usually came with a 16" floortom.

14" are uncommon plus anyone looking to add on to a headliner wants a 14" too.

It's going to be hard finding one at a decent price.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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I agree that most Headliners did come with a 16x16 floor tom. Presumably that is because it was the catalog version. Some came with upgrade on both toms so they are 20,13,16 set-ups. A picture of a Swingtime outfit for sale in PA is attached. Essentially the same kit, but using a straight hex rod for the cymbal mount rather than an ‘L’ arm.

I have another Headliner (jet black) and in this same layout. I think both sets were together from day one (14x14 not substituted later on) because the serial numbers and overall condition is similar across both sets.

Posted on 9 years ago
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My highschool had a black diamond Pearl headliner 12/16/20 with a powertone snare. Wish I could have bought that kit.

Eric Singer (the current drummer for KISS, also plays for Alice Cooper) has a WMP headliner with a 14" floor tom he has used in a lot of recordings.

It's actually on a KISS album cover shot at S.I.R. Studios.

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I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 9 years ago
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