A while back, I picked up a 16x16 Gretsch Floor Tom to add to my '59 "One Nighter Plus" (22" Bass, 14" Snare, 13" Mounted Tom).

It's a SSB #1 and I believe it's a three ply shell. The drum had been involved with some sort of fire, and the Mother of Pearl wrap began to peel and crack at the seam. Some bad damage control has been done, and since it's a players kit, I was not too worried about the wrap.

Now....rethinking the drum....was wondering if I should lose the wrap and go to the natural wood or a complete new wrap (I have never attempted this).

Any insight into what I have would really be appreciated.

Serial # 124146

Model # 4418

Thanks!