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1965 WMP Trixon Telstars...Recover or Not?

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Ah...decisions, decisions.....

I have a nice, complete set of 1965 Trixon Telstars in what was WMP.

The set is is good shape with no missing parts. The hardware needs a good cleaning (which i was Going to start on last week, then the Hurricane hit!!!)

The problem is the wrap. Its in fine shape structually, no rips or tears or anything. The issue is that the original WMP wrap has faded to a greenish white which, in all honesty, isnt very appealing. I restored an old cannister throme to go with the set, and the canni has a beautiful new WMP finish.

So......I have to decide.....do I recover the Telstars in brand new, sparkling WMP (or some other color, maybe even an outrageous color) or do I just polish the heck out of the original wrap with Meguilars polish?

One thing in the rewrap colum...the conical drums look SO COOL that some really cool color might be a show stopper onstage. Like maybe a gold lame or something like that.

Tell me.....what would YOU do?

Thanks,

Retro.

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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If you rewarp it, it no longer original.

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Yes, youre right about that. The resale value would be around half, I guess.

Thats certainly a good reason NOT to rewrap!!

Wish there was a way to get rid of the greenish fade, tho.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I would just clean them with dawn dish soap so you can eat off of them and then use Armorall for the finish.the lug screws are fragile and sometimes break easily.you don't see many/any WMP Telstars

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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I would leave it.

Fender actually sells a "mint green" pickguard for vintage looking instruments to simulate this exact effect- older guitars suffer from the pickguards turning a odd, very light minty green color- they were white when they were new.

Clean and polish them and let them go.

Besides, if they have a 'radical new finish' they will be mistaken for some new drums. The cool, aged finish leaves no doubt these have been around.

Let's see some before and after pics!Jumping2

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Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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i always lean towards staying original. in fact, ive never rewrapped or refinished a drum. there are cases that warrant doing so, i believe. got any pics?

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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First of all can we please see a pic to help with our decision. With out pics, I agree with everyone, leave it original. But would like a pic to give my oppinion.

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Yes guys, youre right. I am going to leave the wrap on and just give it the best cleaning and polishing I can.

I am told tho, NOT to remove the trixon lugs from the shell, as the screws WILL break off and make me gash my teeth. So that means cleaning them while thyey are on the shell with a toothbrush and some Dawn, which sounds doable, if a little messy.

Here she is...... (note......the matching snare drum isnt in this picture, but YES, I have it, and the original snare, high hat stand, and foot pedal)

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Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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I know photos can be deceptive but that color looks really nice to me

Andrew

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Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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I agree with Fayray the wrap looks great! I wonder what the deal is with the lug removal, they must have a poor design flaw or just made from cheep pot metal? Any way, very cool kit and it really does look nice even before clean up. I dont think it would be hard at all to clean with the lugs in place, heck thats how Jamin-Sam does it. Pics when done please.

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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