...for my '64 WMP Super Classic?
A minty-as-minty-can-be-without-being-NOS 1968 chrome Supra?
or
A 1964 one-owner WMP Jazz Fesitval in (apparently) 8 out of 10 condition?
I know I can't go wrong with either, but...I'd like to get some opinions.
I play rock/garage/mid-60s-era funk stuff.
Thank you in advance, kids!
I totally agree that you can't go wrong with either. To me, metal v.s. wood is strictly a personal choice with no right or wrong involved.
Price, condition, original components, etc. obviously might play a part in your choice based on whether you're looking for something collectible or for a "player." These factors may also prove to be important if you're considering re-sale value sometime down the road.
Personally, I love the "woody" sound for 60s music but others might differ. I'd suggest that you try out both drums (if possible) to see which sound you prefer for the type of music you're going to be playing.
A Ludwig WMP Super Classic snare would also fit in nicely with your kit. Just a thought.
Have fun!Keep on Pl
X2: Ludwig WMP Super Classic
good luck
I wish I had problems like jpbrooklyn. Old School covered a great deal, I would just add that a Supra is a pretty versatile snare and would match any other kits you might have quite well.
Yeah, but any time you can grab a Jazz fest in good condition, I would say grab the Jazz Fest. Those are a lot harder to come by than Supras, by a factor of 10. You can find a supra any day, but a matching JF....hard choice. I think, personally, I would take the wood and look for a good condition supra later, or play an Acro until restocking the cash for the pristine supra. :2Cents:
It dependfs on if the fade matches.What year is the jazz fest?
I believe that jpbrooklyn originally stated that both his kit and the jazz fest are 1964 vintage.
I agree with the jazzfest.
jp, you need both of them!! really, between those two drums you will cover a very large sound and tone range, if you can go to a large drums show take your mounted tom since it's the smallest, and compare what is there to yours for color match, you'll have to check your drum in at the door,, the chicago show is in may.. but get both drums
Upon closer inspection, the WMP Jazz Fest—despite being of the same year as my WMP SClassic—doesn't quite have the same creaminess of fade. Mine is much much less yellowed. So it doesn't quite match as nice. Bah!! Oh well....Hurting
