LOL - Only old hippies get the reference to Fire Sign Theater. You're showing your age! LOL

"Feeling left out of the New Age? Well, don't worry brother, there's a seeker born every minute!" (Fire Sign Theater)

John Danger, 'Danger' is my middle name! :p

Nice job as usual John.I wonder why Delmar can't recreate that wrap since most vintage drum freaks love that particular Mardi Gras.Anyway...beautiful drum my friend...Prost.Cool Dude

Steve B

> I wonder why Delmar can't recreate that wrap

My sentiments precisely! (see earlier post.) If they had a few drummers on staff, I'm sure one of them would tell them what a great idea it would be to reproduce, Mardi Gras, Black Galaxy sparkle, Burgundy Sparkle, etc etc. at their next sales meeting.

The one they're offering at Steve Maxwell's is beautiful, but it isn't anything like the original. (see attached sample of Maxwell wrap.)

Thanks for the kind words, I gave it my best shot. I knew how rare the kit was that I was working on. I approached the job with due respect and consideration.

John

Don't forget Capri Pearl wrap, My favorite.

Why can't we have it made as a custom wrap?

I wonder how much you would have to order, if it could be done?

Jomeli57 - There are a few companies, like Precision Drum where you can order custom computer generated wrap finishes. The problem is; they use a photographic process to reproduce/print the wrap and you end up with repeating patterns. At $168.00 a sheet, I want better than a repeating pattern.

As for Delmar doing production runs of any wrap, that costs big bucks and would have to be initiated at the highest levels of the company. I don't think a few orders from us is going to justify an entire run by the company. They will have to arrive at the conclusion on their own, that it would be smart and cost effective to reproduce some of our favorite classic wraps. It would have to be a purely business decision on the part of the company.

John

John those are beautiful, awesome score too! BTW was it already mentioned that the inlay should be silver sparkle - I may have missed that but that is all that set needs. Unbelievable pick up! Great restoration too.

Mike

Hey Mike! Good to hear from you. Yep, I knew silver spkl. was traditional, but I like the red glass in there better. Punches up the kit in a good way. Thanks for the kind words. As soon as I discovered what I had, I gave it the 'Royal' treatment. They sound awesome too. Warm, woody tone and with great attack and clarity. I'm really impressed with these. Like my Camco's, they are very 'musical' drums. I'm not a 'dull thud' guy, I like to hear clear notes when I hit my drums. Preferably with a good spread between them. These tubs fill the bill. Great sounding drums, fun to play/listen to.

John

Added later: Looky what I found! Original kit with -red glass glitter- in the bass drum hoops! I wasn't so off the mark with my choice. Apparently 'some' Mardi Gras kits left the factory with colors other than silver sparkle in the hoops. (see photo)

Unreal! John, you are an artist! I consider it a good day if I can find a good lug for my old Stars. You, on the other hand, work magic!!!

Brian

Just doing my best... all any of us can do. The important thing is; this rare, old kit was saved for future drummers.

John

Gorgeous!

Great drum Yes Sir