The other day I picked up this Gretsch Snare that needed some serious love. A couple holes to be filled and a hunt for some correct hardware. We deciphered that this was probably a late 50's early sixties 3 ply 8-lug model and Kona had suggested it may have originally been painted white since they offered that at the time according to the 58' Gretsch Catalog

Here is what the shell looks like after the first shot of Citra-Strip in picture one. I'm guessing Kona was probably right about the original laquer white but once I got the whole thing stripped down there were all these nasty vertical lines. Could that mean it was wrapped at one time?

I am curious because I want to figure out how to finish the restoration and would love to re-wrap if possible. But I know if these drums were never wrapped the heads might not fit. Thoughts or suggestions on re-finishing?