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What color are my Gracy's?

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I know this was a popular color not only for MIJ's, but for all 60's/70's drums.

I believe these to be from the late 60's. I always thought they were "Black Diamond Pearl", but I think true BDP is mostly black, no?

What say you guys? Vintage Sky Blue?

I tried to show a couple different angles, including one with the contrast of the black hoop.

Thanks for your help!

[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b12/vyacheslav13/th_P1010074-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b12/vyacheslav13/th_P1010075-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b12/vyacheslav13/th_P1010076-1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 12 years ago
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This clearly seems to be BDP. Why would you even doubt it ? ?

Posted on 12 years ago
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Well, I have seen this type of pearl pattern on drums that are darker and more Black, such as this:

[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b12/vyacheslav13/th_Charcoal_Pearl_Cocktail_Drum_2.jpg[/IMG]

Mine might be "Black Diamond Pearl", but they are really more Silverish Gray as a dominant color, with black accents.

Just curious, I guess. I always thought "Sky Blue Pearl" or "Vintage Sky Blue Pearl" looked more light gray than anything else.

Oh, the mysterious origin of Drum Wrap names!

Posted on 12 years ago
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There are many White Marine Pearls with different patterns,..I think that`s where he was going with that !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Certainly looks like Classic BDP to me,Like Oddball said,there are a few different versions of WMP some have bigger or smaller "Chunks" or "Flakes" or a slightly different pattern.The wrap companies changed it up from time to time.

I have seen BDP's that much white or silver in them,with smaller Flakes or tighter pattern, but I have seen quite a few that look just like yours.

Aging/fade could be contributing to the whiteness you are seeing also IMO

Posted on 12 years ago
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I think BDP too. The light blue pearl or sky blue as some call it aged and faded does have a grey color to it but also yellowish green hues where the blue has faded. My late 60's kit is LBP but looks like a very faded BDP sometimes. Both are great looking colors that's for sure!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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