This indicates a second gen transition period for the Big R badged Dynasonic snare drums. I have carefully examined pictures of more than twenty drums, all of which fall into this serial range sequence, and ALL bearing the exact same characteristic. In the 17,xxx range, and continues into the 41xxx range, have the Rogers Big R badge and grommet located 2nd panel to the right of the throw off, no script logo, and NO Dampener. Five Digit numbered badges in a range that starts aprox. ![]() ![]() Dampener holes, throw off mounting holes, and lug mounting holes, all appear to be prepunched in the brass shell prior to plating. Recent observations, and coincidentally quite a few drums have come up for auction within a short time bearing certain characteristic which have been seen before, but no one really made the association these characteristics indicated more than a custom order or a factory accident.
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