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WMP Ludwigs...fading issues? Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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I may have a chance to get a 60s Downbeat set in WMP. Anyone have trouble with these getting yellow over time? Just wondering if I should avoid this one or not. I want these sizes, but not sure about this wrap.

Posted on 13 years ago
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All WMP gets yellow over time. How bad depends on how much time the kit spent in smoky clubs and in direct sunlight or artificial light as well. WMP in any almost any shade is beautiful, though I have to say it looks best with little to no fade. Unless it looks like mustard, it's gonna be a winner. Go for it!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
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From SlingerLynn

All WMP gets yellow over time. How bad depends on how much time the kit spent in smoky clubs and in direct sunlight or artificial light as well. WMP in any almost any shade is beautiful, though I have to say it looks best with little to no fade. Unless it looks like mustard, it's gonna be a winner. Go for it!

Cool. I like the finish though. If I can get a decent deal, I"ll probably go for them!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From AtlantaDrumGuy

I may have a chance to get a 60s Downbeat set in WMP. Anyone have trouble with these getting yellow over time? Just wondering if I should avoid this one or not. I want these sizes, but not sure about this wrap.

In my humble opinion WMP finishes don't "yellow" over time. They "mellow" over time!Excited

Posted on 13 years ago
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As long as you take care of it the fading is usually very gradual,personally I am OK with a faded wrap as long as it is an even fade per drum,and all the drums are pretty close color wise, as far as wmp goes.

Heck they sell new wrap called vintage WMP,which is faded.WMP is probably one of the oldest wraps offered,and I think Ludwig has offered it consecutivley since they started with it,probably 80 to 90 years,so people are used to seeing faded/aged examples of it.

Fade on any wrap is a personal issue,and my like/ dislike can vary from finish to finish.

Posted on 13 years ago
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If it didnt have some yellowing, I would be nervous.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From AtlantaDrumGuy

Cool. I like the finish though. If I can get a decent deal, I"ll probably go for them!

You should.

From OldSchool

In my humble opinion WMP finishes don't "yellow" over time. They "mellow" over time!Excited

From eamesuser

Heck they sell new wrap called vintage WMP,which is faded.

Very good points!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Cigarette smoke has a tendency to yellow WMP more then sunlight

does.

Posted on 13 years ago
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