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Re-Wrap Question Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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Okay guys,

I am "restoring" an old set of RB Gretsch drums.

By looking at the catalogs I am guessing that this was originally a "Black Hawk" kit.

I say that assuming that the kick drum was not a special order and that this was a stock kit.

I have a 22" kick and a 13" tom The 12" is missing.

The og owner told me there was a 12" but it is gone.

I got a 16" ft from Gerald Sterkin to make a set.

They were wrapped originally but someone stripped them years ago.

I am going to re-wrap them at some point.

So keep the fact in mind that this kit is kind of a pieced together Frankenkit.

I'm sure it has very little collector value.

I just want it to be a nice player set.

My question is this:

Should I wrap these drums in a finish that was not in the catalog in 1967 when these drums were new?

Black Pearl is my 2nd choice which was in the catalog.

My 1st choice of wraps that I like and want to use is Black Oyster Pearl.

I don't know if that wrap was ever an option for RB Gretsch drums.

So should I go with what I like the best?

Or should I stick with the catalog?

I realize that I'm already a pariah on this website but lets see if I can make it worse.

Thanks :cool:

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
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BOP would just be weird to me on a nice round badge kit. I'd go with the diamond pearl.

That said, if all the covering is gone already, and the outer plies are in good condition, I'd sand them down and have them clear coated. The heads will fit better and, to my ears, they will sound better.

Have any pics?

Aaron

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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@macr0w

When you say that is not in the condition to have it as a real collectors kit, than you should make a cool players kit out of it.What you want to do anyway!

So; That means to me; use the wrap you like, then you will love to play the kit! Thats just my opinion;-)

regards

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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I agree with ChristianB, the only reason to keep it original is if it will increase resale value. Since it's already a Frankenkit and it's going to be a players kit, then you should enjoy it. Make it your own and have fun with it.

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 11 years ago
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I agree with the above. This is your chance to make a kit that YOU really like and will enjoy playing. If you build kits to impress everyone else and YOU don't really think the kit is all that great, YOU will never be happy owning it or playing it. Have fun building it and playing it. Make this set YOURS!

"You know what would be great?"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Posts: 731 Threads: 59

From fishaa

BOP would just be weird to me on a nice round badge kit. I'd go with the diamond pearl. That said, if all the covering is gone already, and the outer plies are in good condition, I'd sand them down and have them clear coated. The heads will fit better and, to my ears, they will sound better. Have any pics?Aaron

The covering is all gone on all drums.

I posted pics in a thread I made when I first got them.

I have been rounding up the missing pieces for a while.

I filled all the extra holes including the factory double tom mount in the bass.

I don't really want them with natural finish.

I bet Gerald will want to wring my neck for sanding and wrapping his refinish job.

Sorry Gerald. :)

I was planning on wrapping them and to set them up like a "Name Brand" kit.

I might just go ahead and do oyster to be different.

I have time to think about it.

I appreciate the comments.

Thanks. :cool:

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
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I agree with the above posts. Once the original wrap is gone then a re-wrap will just be what it is from a resale value, unless you are doing a recreation of a Ringo kit. Put what you like on there. The drums will be glad to be musical instruments again, you will enjoy playing them and we will enjoy the photos.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
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They are your drums! You are going to play them! Wrap them in whatever you like. I did my old Stars in turquoise sparkle ( A wrap Star never used in that era) and have never regretted a moment. I play my kit on a regular basis and at every gig, at least someone wants to talk about these old tubs. Have fun!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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May I make a 'Classic' wrap suggestion for an old RB kit:

Tangerine Orange!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2k47NIu6_8[/ame]

How's that for a sales pitch! lol Thanks to forum member K.O. for the great video!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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That's awesome!!! LoLoLoLo

Tangerine Sparkle is beautiful.

I'm not sure I want to go there though. :p

My wife and all my friends are saying to go with the Diamond instead of the Oyster.

I have been looking at pics of kits in both and I might actually be starting to lean back to the BDP.

It's a tough call. DOH

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
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