Hi,So say the value of the set is 1,000.00 a rewrap makes it a 500.00 set.. The way the vintage drum collectors look at a rewraped set its called a "Player's" set.It also goes if you change out the vintage parts for newer parts....Mikey
I'm thinking I need to say a word or two about rewrapped kits. If the new wrap job is "professional" and correct adhesive glue is used, or even taped seams, the end product is still the same vintage shell and hardware with a new and beautiful face. Yes, I agree, this applies when the original wrap is beyond repair...but in the example of the "Beatles" down beat kit, this drum set looks new out of the factory and saves the "player" thousands of dollars and gets the same drums, just better looking. I'm not arguing "original wrap" vs. "rerwap", but I am saying that practically speaking and in certain scenarios a good rewrapped kit is the way to go. Again, I agree, nothing beats vintage original drums but I think rewrapped drums get an unfair shot at being accepted as great quality equipment.
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