[COLOR="DarkRed"]Your choice is them or jamminsam...an, believe it or not, Precision is cheaper...significantly.

The issue is, Champagne sparkle actually contains copper flakes, which means it automatically costs more (although truth be told, it IS in a class by itself compared to any other Sparkle or Glitter for that matter).

It used to be cheaper and more available a couple of years ago...but even then it was still a good $50 a sheet higher than any other wrap...so it was never a big seller. Suppliers decided to stop stocking it....which made it even more expensive because it became a ltd. order item. I believe Precision doesn't stock it anymore...they just call Delmar and have them ship it out of their warehouse to the buyer... (no, we plebes cannot buy directly from Delmar, they won't even answer e-mails)...

I still use it on occasion but I do set my pricetags on 'em high afterwards.

Again, not a fair price...but it never fails to look absolutely amazing....pics never do Champagne any justice....

Suggestions ?

1) Shell out....

2) Use it for a small kit, bop or jungle kit, so you can order only 1-1/2 sheets for the 3-pc. or so...DON'T use it on a 5-6 pc. Rock monster...you will end up in the poorhouse...

3) Pick another color...[/COLOR]

You learn something new everyday...I had no idea!

Great post!

Delmar eh? Hmm, I may do some investigating, haha. I never knew that it was copper that did the champagne! Thanks for the tip.

Oh, and on JamminSam's page, it's marked discontinued all over the place. Precision has a lock!!!!

Thanks again,

Kevin

I have a 72 Slingerland in Champagne Sparkle as well.... but the bass drum hoop inlays are missing their strip of wrap. I have Presicion sending me a swatch of their Champagne sparkle to see if it matches up... but if I buy a sheet I'll have a bunch left over. Is anyone here interested in splitting a sheet?

Also, how many sheets would I need to by to rewrap the entire kit? (20" bass, 16" floor tom, 12", 13" toms)

I have enough to do one hoop. I bought it from cw a few years ago. Paid way too much! At the time I thought my kit was champagne but when I got the strip turns out my kit is pink. Let me know if you want it.

Lucky

I spoke to Andrea at Precision and she found some old stokc that has aged in the warehouse that will fit my hoops and may actually match my wrap (because it's not brand spakin' new, it's aged... like my kit).

Thanks for the offer though, if you had enough to do both hoops I'd definately take you up on it.

By the way, Precision is still selling one cut piece of aged wrap in Champagne Sparkle right now. I think it's 6.5" x 54" (enough for a 14" by 6.5" drum). They're asking for $50.

Hey Lucky,

I might be interested in your champ inlay - I'm looking to do at least 1/2 of an 18" bass hoop (maybe all) - But I also need enough for 1 full hoop - 1-1/2 total. idk how long that all is - I'll check.

Otherwise, I've been considering some Ludwig champ inlay - I haven't been in a rush though as I still need to buy a hoop :p

How much length do you have?

I'm pretty sure my Slingers are not pink champ - and they're actually lighter under the lugs - as opposed to having faded, they seem to have gotten darker. :confused:

Feel free to PM me regarding price, length, etc. - is it 1/2" ?

I still have the wrap. I have enough to do a 20" exactly, no overlap. So it would be plenty to do an 18". This is champagne not pink. I also have a piece of pink about 20" long that I would throw in. $15.00 including shipping. Someone else is interested also so first come first serve.

Hey Lucky - if you still have it, I'll take it! Just send me details - I've got paypal. You can message me at xxx@xxx.x