I recently purchased a vintage Rogers Holiday kit in original Wine Red Ripple Pearl wrap. I've posted a pic of the kit in the "Vintage Image Gallery."
I really like the functionality aspect of this kit because it can be played either as a 4 or 5-piece, since all required hardware is accounted for. It's also a great sounding kit.
Although functionally strong, the kit does have a few cosmetic issues: The prior owner installed small mics in the toms, which required that three small holes (3/8") be drilled in each shell. The original wrap on the floor tom also shows some minor cracking.
At the present time I can live with these cosmetic "flaws." However, I've been kicking around the idea of having the small holes filled down the road and having the entire kit wrapped in Green Glass Glitter, which I really like.
At the same time, I've been thinking of future re-sale value and wonder if a possible re-wrap would be a huge mistake? I'm not really sure how desirable the Wine Red Ripple Pearl wrap currently is and I'd obviously need to take into account the extra holes in the shells on this particular kit. The re-wrap effort itself would also cost me a "few pennies."
Just wanted to get some thoughts on what might be the wise thing to do and why. I don't plan on initiating any modifications to the kit at this time but am simply adding it as a possible "future project."
As usual, thanks in advance for your time and your help!
