Here's a contentious question: what do you think about rewrapping a vintage kit in a non-original finish?
Let's assume that the kit is in bad shape and really needs a re-wrap. It's going to be a player's kit. In your opinion, is it sacrilege to wrap it in a finish that wasn't offered by the maker? (e.g. glass glitter on a Ludwig set; onyx on a Gretsch; etc.)
You can probably tell my stance by glancing at my signature, but I'm curious to hear what everyone thinks.
If it needs a rewrap, use any wrap you like.... You are the one playing it after all.
Unless you are doing it with a plan to resell.
Small correction. NO FAKE FUR.
I don't see what the problem is with a re-wrap on a vintage kit. While the orignal wrap will retain the "integrity" of the drum and enhance some perceived value, I don't think that the value should be significantly higher.
The auto restoration business almost always entails a fresh coat of paint, rarely to the detriment of the vehicle value.
Especially if this is a players kit by all means you should re-wrap to your liking.
I don't see what the problem is with a re-wrap on a vintage kit. [COLOR="Red"]While the orignal wrap will retain the "integrity" of the drum and enhance some perceived value, I don't think that the value should be significantly higher. [/COLOR]The auto restoration business almost always entails a fresh coat of paint, rarely to the detriment of the vehicle value.Especially if this is a players kit by all means you should re-wrap to your liking.
Huh.........??
An original wrap, unless trashed, (as in Section2's set) will always have a greater value than a freshly re-wrapped outfit.
The way I have come to see it is, whatever the cost of the new wrap is, one can just leave it out of the monetary equation come resell time.
So, when I see a set for sale that is re-wrapped, my valuation is figured on what I think the set is worth without a wrap at all.
Because, that is all I can expect to get for it come resell time.
But I may very well offer more than that amount if I really dig the set......:)
Dear section 2,
I too have committed the sin of re-wrapping my old Stars! I did it because the original wrap was garbage! I did it because I couldn't match the original red diamond pearl. I did it because I liked the colour (turquoise sparkle).I did it because they're my drums and I still play them! Good for you! I applaud you!
Brian
salty 1322
I still want the zebra fur wrap....
I don't see what the problem is with a re-wrap on a vintage kit. While the orignal wrap will retain the "integrity" of the drum and enhance some perceived value, [COLOR="Red"]I don't think that the value should be significantly higher. [/COLOR]The auto restoration business almost always entails a fresh coat of paint, rarely to the detriment of the vehicle value.Especially if this is a players kit by all means you should re-wrap to your liking.
Huh.........??An original wrap, unless trashed, (as in Section2's set) will always have a greater value than a freshly re-wrapped outfit.
I thought I said that too...(in bold)?
The opinion part is in red, maybe I should have changed my punctuation mark to make the statement clearer but I thought the auto analogy was supporting it.
Personally, I just don't think every drum set needs to retain the original finish in order to be of value (or retain value). For example, I would prefer a fresh green sparkle wrap on an old set to some old faded green going-to-who-knows-what-color sparkle on that same old set -- but that's just me appearently. If the original wrap is pristine it's going to command more and I wouldn't change it. But if it's been scratched up or faded I probably would be more inclined to freshen it up and even more so if I really dislike the original wrap color/pattern.
Hmmm, I guess that I simply don't think that every old, I mean vintage, drum is as sacred as others do.
[COLOR="Green"]I think Kev was just saying that there is good reason why an original, factory-wrapped kit in decent shape should have a significantly higher market value...that's all.
Let's put it this way....if it's gonna be your player kit, and you don't intend on reselling it (or IF you resell, you don't care if it'll only fetch 50% of what an original factory-wrapped kit would fetch) then go for it and enjoy. But if down the road, your expectation would be to sell it for almost as good a dollar as an original wrapped one...you will have to revise your assumptions.[/COLOR]
