There are Aqua Satin wraps sold but I seriously doubt you will get a match. All you need is a piece anyway. With a kit like that, I'd send it to a restorer unless you really know what you're doing. A good restorer can hide a hole (this needs to be patched with either a donor shell or a carefully made wooden plug) because they do it so much. I've patched and wrapped many a kit but even I would seriously consider paying the money to get it done properly or sell it as is. Without a floor tom though, a bit tough to say what it would bring. I'm sure the Gretsch experts will chime in. Welcome and good luck.

It would probably be cheaper to buy a new Maxwell rail mount than to have an original one re-chromed and the new one would work better besides. It fits the original holes that should be in the drum.

Chrome plating is pretty expensive to have done.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgCSbRAnug"]Steve Maxwell rail consolette tom holder - YouTube[/ame]

A Hercules mount? Ouch!

Precision carries satin Flames but getting an exact match could be a problem.

Thank you all for the input!

Yes, K.O a Hercules mount... I know now.. that was stupid.. I was kid when I did it..

Here are some pictures. I also need to replace the 20" bass hoop which cracked..

Maybe just leave the center mount in place - if you have the arm you could mount a cowbell or splash or even a little timbale hanging to the right, to make an "interesting" 5-piece. At least it is Ludwig not Pearl or something. Mine's a Tama :( [pic]

If the wrap is good elsewhere on the kit it would be a shame to pull it off just for the hole in the bass drum I think. The new wrap isn't as cool and yours is original.

Also, maybe just wait until you can source an original rail mount that doesn't need re-chroming. I'm assuming you want to keep and play these - if you're selling I wouldn't touch anything.

Cool drums!

Mitch

Thanks Downtown farmer.

I don't think I'm going to sell it. But I can really kick myself for doing that. At least I see I'm not the only one who did that! LOL I really wanted to restore it as best as I can back to original, But I just don't if it worth it or not. Would it be worth anything If I restore it, i don't know.. I've seen them going for 1800 or so, But with the whole in my bass drum, I really don't think it would be worth much, even if I patch it.. It's like restoring an old muscle car, But those are usually worth more after you restore them. I wish I can find original wrap.. Thanks for the input!! Was that picture a gretsch kit too with the tama mount? Is that rail bracket original? It looks so clean!

That is the Ludwig bass drum of the Ludwig/Gretsch kit which I sold 20 years ago and just recently bought back. The Tama mount was there when I first got the kit. 20 years ago I installed a rail mount, but that one is long gone, can't remember where it went. Anyway the holes were there so I installed this current one which is a Coronet [MIJ stencil brand] until I find "real" one but meanwhile it is 100% functional and very clean yes!

I wouldn't feel too bad about your kit...in fact if I had your kit I would be feeling pretty darn good about it! As long as you're playing not selling, just focus on the gorgeous original wrap already on there, and that great Gretsch sound...and like I say mount something interesting off of that center pole mount, maybe.

Mitch

You could use a modern Gretsch arm in the Ludwig bracket and then a RIMS mount (or Ludwig Atlas bracket) for the tom so you don't have to drill it.

Something like this...

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It wouldn't be original...but it's never going to be original again anyway.

If it were mine I would not re-wrap it.

I would just put it back stock and live with the hole.

You could repair the hole if you like.

What's the name of the guy that does the wrap repair?

I can't remember. Help2

I like K.O.'s idea. You could use the center mount for a tom holder or cymbal arm. The new Catalina Clubs have a single tom holder with cymbal mount.

http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=drums&sid=759#features

You can also get the Steve Maxwell Rail Consolette, since it uses the same hole pattern.

http://www.maxwelldrums.com/rail-consolette-holder-complete-p-3745.html

Mount the tom on the rail consolette and a cymbal/arm on the diamond mount. You have a variety of options.

Let us know what you decide and please post pictures.

-Tim