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Should I keep my Big R snare? Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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I am preparing to let my Big Rs go. :( I am the original owner. My parents bought them for me brand new in 1976-1977. I've played them through the years and gigged professionally with them. I was the coolest kid on the block with my double bass back in the day. The hardware shown is going too. I think I'd like to keep the snare though for the memories. Should I include it too? You can get a Dynasonic from this era for around $230 on ebay, so I figure I might keep it. What do you all think?

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Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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Why sale it at all ? Keep it and get a dyna also.

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
#2
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I agree with Mark...You may get seller`s remorse!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Hello Drumloud and Welcome to the forum!

The first question I would like to know is why are you selling them? If it's because you no longer gig, then I feel there is nothing wrong with letting them go and allowing someone else to enjoy this wonderful vintage kit. There are many of us who will say to hold onto every kit you've accumulated. For myself, I'm now in my early 60's, don't gig anymore, and have 7 kits, 6 of which are vintage. For myself, it makes no sense to hoard all these kits...just to set them up occasionally to "ooh" and "aah" them for a few hours. I will keep a few, but it's now time to let some of them be enjoyed by those that will play them. So, if you fall into this category, by all means allow someone else the pleasure of playing a great vintage Rogers Big R kit!

Let us know what you decide!

Oh, and I forgot to say that, yes, hold onto the snare drum. For me, that's the heart of the kit!

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'm going to sell. I've moved to a condo and want to get the new Roland TD50KV V-Drums. I have a gigging set so I don't play these anymore. I would really love for them to go to a new owner that appreciates the Big R. If anyone is interested let me know! Here is a link to the entire photo album: http://icl.ink/bigrgallery

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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What!!!!!!!??????? Get rid of the kit you grew up with and your parents bought you, and replace with an electronic kit!? You'll regret it down the road.

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Why are there no photos of the snare you are thinking about keeping? Am I missing something?

-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat

Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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Yes, Gene Trooper,

Where is the big r snare?

Nice kit sir.

Keep it for that house you will be in one day.

Or the practice space you will have.

And keep that snare too.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 8 years ago
#8
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Send it to me. I run a shelter for Rogers Snare Drums.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 8 years ago
#9
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Yes, as I said, I'd like to keep the snare. It is in Mint condition (excellent). If the Dynasonic are tuned up correctly they have a nice crisp sound. Sound great with a fiber skin and brushes. If someone really wants the entire setup (with the snare), they can make me an offer for the snare. It's going on Reverb today. Here is the entire set of pics: http://icl.ink/bigrgallery

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Posted on 8 years ago
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