Hey, looks great!

Bill

Tim:

When I had my seven piece Star set re-wrapped, I had little choice. The set was comprised of three different wraps, each was ripped, bubbled, coated in tape residue and in terrible condition. Recently however, I have restored a vintage set of Star bongos and an antique Tama wood block, The process involved very light sanding followed by several coats of Tung oil. With each successive coat, the shine improved. I think I used seven coats. Lastly, carnauba wax was applied and buffed to a very bright finish. I realize that an entire set would take MUCH more time but, if I had those beauties of yours, it would be worth the effort!!

Best of luck!

Brian

I know the anti-rewrap vibe is strong here, but I for one think you made the right call on this one.

You can't always think of a vintage drum in terms of resale value, because they are not just a commodity to be bought and sold. They are beautiful instruments, and if you as the owner/player want a shiny brand-new looking finish, rewrapping the kit will add a different kind of value... the value of really loving the drums you're playing - not just the sound, but the whole package.

If a drum is in awesome original condition with very few flaws, then I subscribe to the "leave it alone, sell it and find the one you really want" theory. If a kit has major finish issues and repairing it is basically altering the drum as much as refinishing it anyway, then why not go all the way and get the finish you really want?

Of course we all want drums that are 100% original - but we don't all have the money or the patience to get that exact kit we want that's still 100% original.

Case in point - my first drum kit was a 60s KB Ludwig kit in Blue Sparkle. I have watched eBay, classified sites, etc. for years, and seen many kits that would satisfy my urge to own them again... at prices I cannot afford to pay. But I did find a great deal on the same kit with a different finish. I am now stripping the original finish off those drums and replacing it with the one I want. And I don't feel the least bit bad about it because then it will be exactly the kit I want, and instead of dull, faded original wrap it will look vibrant and glossy, the way it looked when it left the factory.

Love the look! Great job.

DrumOgre,

I believe you have hit it dead on!

Bill

Sounds like you and your son are very pleased with the glass glitter wrap so that all that matters. It was a good idea to go with the high bond tape in case you want to go back to wood someday.

I like the blue sparkle, there is a reason why it was the most popular wrap, because its beautiful. IS this the dark blue glass glitter from sams that is 25% off? I wonder how that would match my 59 slingerland snare????

Good job! will be waiting for the rest of the pics.

Jeff C

This is regular blue glass glitter from Sam's. It has white backing. The dark blue glass glitter has a black backing, which gives it the darker color. Sam said it is the DW blue glass glitter.

Thanks,

Tim

Allright, thanks!

Jeff C

I also agree with DrumOgre. There is nothing wrong with having a great looking (in this case meaning showroom quality) vintage drum kit. I constantly look at some of my drums and teeter back and forth over re-wrapping. It will hurt resale value but if you like it, that is really all that matters.

Floor tom is done. Glass glitter is really incredible in the sun!

Now on to the bass drum. Mikey hooked me up with some stained Gretsch shell samples, so I can fill that tom mount hole.

- Tim

Wow, that is pretty!