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Salesman Sparkle or Mint Oyster Glitter?

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I'm making a vintage style kit..

22" Dia X 14" Bass, 16'X16" Floor tom and 13" X 9" Rack tom. All with rounded over bearing edges.

Help me decide whether to wrap it in Salesman Sparkle or Mint Oyster Glitter... Which one would sell the drums faster/fetch a better price?

http://vintageludwigdrums.com/images/finishes/salesmansparkle1.png

http://damagedcontrol.com/ludwig/images/snares/LKS784XX1M.jpg

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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Not crazy about either but if it is to sell I'd avoid the salesman sparkle. That's so unique you might be sitting on them a while.

If it is to sell, I suggest a simple sparkle (maybe champagne) or a simple pearl (white or black). Those are popular and I think would have the best chance to sell.

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Like the above opinion, neither wrap does anything for me in regards to resale. There are just too many other "standard" finishes I'd use for a traditional-sized vintage-style kit that have more universal appeal. Just my :2Cents:

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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There's always black oyster......most popular color thanks to Ringo....

Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Well... I couldn't decide so I'm gonna' do both! :) First up is Salesman, then I'll do another of the same sizes with Mint Oyster Glitter.

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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CompactDrums:

Where are you getting your salesman wrap?

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
Posts: 268 Threads: 80

From PressRoll

CompactDrums:Where are you getting your salesman wrap?

I'm lucky enough to be the owner/operator of Walopus Drum Wrap

We can custom make just about any wrap finish imaginable.

http://walopus.com/

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 8 years ago
#7
Posts: 1427 Threads: 66

Well I would not be surprised if you get a lot of requests for wrap!

Please keep us posted as to which wrap sells faster. I'm curious....

And if you can do anything, why copy other wraps? What do you offer that no one else has?

Maybe do that like sparkle pearl BUT use champagne glass glitter as the base. That I'd like to see!

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 8 years ago
#8
Posts: 268 Threads: 80

From J!m

Well I would not be surprised if you get a lot of requests for wrap!Please keep us posted as to which wrap sells faster. I'm curious....And if you can do anything, why copy other wraps? What do you offer that no one else has?Maybe do that like sparkle pearl BUT use champagne glass glitter as the base. That I'd like to see!

With over 170 standard finishes, we have a ton of finishes that are unique to us. Check out the site! http://walopus.com/

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 8 years ago
#9
Posts: 241 Threads: 38

I would love to see the salesman wrap you make. I have a 5x14 snare that would look great in it.

Posted on 8 years ago
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