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Burgundy Sparkle/ReWrap Dilemma

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2 things:

An older post says that the only way to get burgundy sparkle is to order a custom wrap (!!$!!) from Drummaker and wait 3 months.

Anyone have any better ideas or know where I can find enough to do a 13, 16, 22?

I'm about to strip a decent 3 ply red sparkle 70's Ludwig BD (found on the curb in Brooklyn!) to rewrap with the already bare toms. Is this the "ethical" thing to do, or should I sell/trade the BD for something messy, bare or already recovered that could have any number of problems and creates more work for me?

I considered wrapping the toms in red sparkle, and all would be well...maybe that's the thing to do? I just don't like red sparkle so much.

Thanks.

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Hold off on stripping the red sparkle. Let's see pics of them. I am sure someone on here would be interested in them. Me for one.

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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From vibes

Hold off on stripping the red sparkle. Let's see pics of them. I am sure someone on here would be interested in them. Me for one.

The toms were white and are stripped already. BD is the only original finish.

I feel like if I go and sell these drums, I'm left with no drums and half the bread necessary to buy a set of Ludwigs. Am I wrong?

Ultimately, I'd be selling a project just to find another project.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Here they are.

Suppose I should just make the kit red sparkle then? Or would they be worth as much resale wise if I recover in something like burgundy or silver sparkle?

Thanks guys.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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For me, I would sell those shells, put that money with the money I would have spent refurbishing them, and buy something I like.

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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From kevins

For me, I would sell those shells, put that money with the money I would have spent refurbishing them, and buy something I like.

++++1,,, better words not spoken!!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Free Ludwig bass drum? Free?

Good on you.

Me I'd keep it and fix it up , but I will let Mojo override business decisions.

Congrats

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Don't get me wrong. I totally dig these drums and don't want to sell them. I'm really look forward to playing them.

Just looking for someone to tell me it's ok to recover a perfectly good drum...Toilet

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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fish - If they're going to be 'keepers,' then by all means, wrap them in beautiful Burgundy sparkle and enjoy them. Burgundy sparkle is one of my favorite wraps. Deep, rich looking finish. The drums will look killer. That's a nice 3-ply maple bass drum shell. Will be GREAT sounding bass drum.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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From fishaa

Just looking for someone to tell me it's ok to recover a perfectly good drum...Toilet

Right.

Why would you ask us? This is a vintage drum HISTORY site. Hold your breath, click your heels, and ask away.

Right.

No respector of vintage drums would ever do that ... consciously.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
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