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Re-Wrapped my Rocker Kit Last viewed: 1 minute ago

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From ardrummer

Does anybody think I'm crazy to add a accent tom to this kit? I noticed that the lugs look similar to my kit and I have extra wrap to make them match. I would like another rocker tom but can't find any with the mini classic lugs and they cost so much on their own I would be talking about $80 just for lugs (most run about $10 each). With the accent all I would need a different tom mount.something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ludwig-accent-combo-13-x-10-tom-metallic-red-/331756106042?hash=item4d3e34713a:g:tg4AAOSwLVZVkeCB

I would try to find a clear vistalite tom in the size you're looking for..I've seen that in a pic somewhere where they mixed vistalite with sparkle drums and it looked cool and very retro..The contrast between a sparkle wrap like yours and a clear or blue vintage vistalite drum of the same era would look awesome, kind of like the sparkle inlay on a vistalite bass drum hoop stands out nicely, but that's just my humble opinion.. ;)

Posted on 9 years ago
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From Gerard Ball

I like the red sparkle too so would like to give this a go on my Rocker kit. I note that you didn't take the original wrap off but I would like to remove the wrap. How easy is it to get the wrap off without damaging the wooden shell?

I was going to remove the wrap before I applied the new wrap but it was very difficult for me. I may have not been doing it correctly but I used a hair dryer and tried prying the wrap off...all I was able to do was break off little pieces. I didn't want to damage the shells or take 10 years to chip away very small pieces so I decided to wrap over them.

Posted on 9 years ago
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From human71

I would try to find a clear vistalite tom in the size you're looking for..I've seen that in a pic somewhere where they mixed vistalite with sparkle drums and it looked cool and very retro..The contrast between a sparkle wrap like yours and a clear or blue vintage vistalite drum of the same era would look awesome, kind of like the sparkle inlay on a vistalite bass drum hoop stands out nicely, but that's just my humble opinion.. ;)

cool idea!

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks very much. You've encouraged me to have a go and replace the damaged and rather dull grey wrap on my Rocker kit with something nice and sparkly!

From dharma bum

Gerard,I have taken the wrap off of two Rocker kits. They both were just held on by tape, and I did it by hand with no tools - just slowly and carefully, and I had no problems and no splintering. Now of course your kit could be different...

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
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...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 9 years ago
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