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Should I Buy A Drum Just Because of A Close Serial Number? Last viewed: 2 hours ago

Posts: 1142 Threads: 134

I know this is a loaded question, but ...

I have the opportunity to buy an 8 lug snare that is the same brand and color of a kit I'm restoring. Here's the kicker, the serial number is only 39 higher than my bass drum from the kit. I already have a 6 lug snare that came with my kit. Unfortunately, I'll probably need to pay over the current market price, because it is in original condition. I know, how can that be unfortunate. The snare and my kit were probably built on the same day and sat in the warehouse next to each other. To think after 48 years, they might have the opportunity to meet again. Man that was pathetic.

I really don't need it, but a lot of members wait forever to find matching serial number drums. Crap! I guess I know where I'm going today. Ugh!

At least I don't gamble. ;)

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
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you haven't left already ?? :)

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Lunch time can't come fast enough today. That's if I decide to go get it. ;)

The hard thing is, this is probably the most I will have paid for a single drum. :( I guess I'll need to list some stuff for sale.

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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What make is the drum, other details, cost? The Magic 8 Ball needs this info to give you an answer ....

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 10 years ago
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I did it! Plus, it was a very fair price. This drum was never played. I can actually count the stick marks on the batter head.

It's blue, the name begins with an "R" and the label begins with a "T". ;)

More details to come.

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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You have to love threads where the guy asks and answers his own question!

Congrats, Tim. I would have done it too. Way too tempting to pass on.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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I guess once vintagemore2000 replied, I figured that was enough. ;)

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
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A few hundred dollars well spent.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
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Well ,well ,here we go again , proves the disease is as rampant as ever , oh well no cure in sight yeah man !!!

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 10 years ago
#9
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Seriously, who needs a cure?

I took what I could get in the 1414 SGR Rogers floor tom. An excellent color match, although that drum has a slightly different shell layup from the rest of the set, the color is perfect. It is a 63 just prior to the Beavertail era, but built on a Keller three ply. Nevertheless, I bought it knowing its issues, and that it is a very early Beavertail Conversion from BB lugs. The other 1414, is a close serial match that was purely coincidental. I like it when a matching snare added to a set is from a reasonably close time period. I would pay extra for a good drum that has a close number match.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
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