The shell damage potential is quite high, one of the reasons why I wouldn't re-wrap.

Isn't it nice that you can talk to the people working on your stuff?!?!? Between the internet, cheap phones, etc., etc., we're living in particularly good times, I think.

Remember this as well: there is a reason why some guitars are finished in opaque colours (for the most part) and drums are wrapped: you probably wouldn't like to see what the wood looked like without an opaque finish!!! Think about that, as well...

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Feedback...? You want feedback??? Put them in front of a stack of Marshall amps and play yer arse off! You'll get all the feedback you can stand!

Funny Post

and +1 on the camp ;)

Gary,

I was in a similar situation with my 60's Round Badge a while back, and my original wrap was fairly thrashed (paint over satin flame is not a pretty combo). I re-wrapped in a beautiful White Marine Pearl and left all of the original hardware. I came away with a great looking and fantastic sounding that I use often but I have to tell you...I still kind of regret having removed the original vintage-ness of these drums. I doubt I could have sold mine for much in their damaged condition so monetarily, our situations are different. But since your finish is in good shape, you might be able to sell your Gretsch kit for good money and then get exactly what you want. Just one guy's experience that once you re-wrap you can't go back.

That kit must have been a hot mess before you re-wrapped!!! Those are the occasions I say re-wraps are warranted.

Hot mess it was. Before & After.

Sweet! You did good

Well done!!! Good man!!!

GWM, you had no choice. They came out great and the WMP is a classic vintage wrap.

B