Hello all,

I have a 8 Lug 1956 Mahogany 6.5 x 14 snare, it looks like it's either mahog/walnut/mahog or possible african ripple in the middle, very dark color wood inner ply, anyways, it's a duco finish red/yellow/red, ugly color,paint is chipped, I want to rewrap this drum, but I am concerned about changing the sound ,this is my goto/main snare, it sounds great, real fat & warm,

1.does anyone think wrapping this drum will alter the sound significantly?

2. before i wrap the drum do i have to remove the old paint?

3. any tips on removing & replaceing the old grommet?

4. rewrap- tape vs. contact cement???

thanks alot I will post a pic,