drum re-wrap thread.

[louse]

Sorry if there was already a re-wrap thread started..... I could not find one. It might be helpful to have a thread with a base of ideas and opinions related to re-covering drums. tools, material, products, successes , fails, price points, helpful tips and of coarse some pics of proud owners accomplishments . before and afters photos would be awesome.!
I haven't completed a re-wrap yet, but hopefully after some helpful pointers, I will be armed with the tools, materials, and knowledge body to do a half decent job.
thanks

[3pearlkits]

What are you planning to re wrap?

If you have a look at the restoring (vintage) drums thread in my sig, there's heaps of info there...

[erwinner]

I have an old Pearl fiberglass kit that I'm in the process of rewrapping. Life got in the way in the most literal sense but I just have to take care of a few things before I can get to finishing up. I've got the material already, and for under $50! I stole the idea from barjack and you can see what I'm talking about, and a link to barjack's original thread, in my sig.
A sparkle, pearl, or glass glitter wrap will run $150-250+ for a 5 piece kit so you really have to love a kit to justify the expense. Not many circumstances where the investment or rewrapping will pay off when you sell the kit.

[louse]

I read through the fiber glass kit thread. nice lil kit and you have very impressive collection all in all lot of history in that room. i will nose through there again and see if i can find the that link. thanks

[louse]

What are you planning to re wrap?

If you have a look at the restoring (vintage) drums thread in my sig, there's heaps of info there...

thanks for the link. My first project will be a old four piece yamaha kit. I think your thread will come in very helpful in the future as have a couple other kits that need some attention. not looking to do this for money I just like to tinker and collect stuff. I think i may have found a cool new hobby

[playinpearls]

A blogger on here just did a review of these guys. He said they look amazing...

http://www.bumwrapdrumco.com/

[louse]

thanks for the link, so there is another option. I personally like the union jack drum wrap. the price points on these look ok. however shipping to canada really sucks and jacks up the cost. still thinking i wanna go with a glitter or sparkle.

A blogger on here just did a review of these guys. He said they look amazing...

http://www.bumwrapdrumco.com/

[louse]

i actually covered this drum a couple years ago with some material from work turned out ok. its coming off soon as I am sending it for paint in the near future.

[MitchLyons]

What is that? Like a 14x8? I think that it would look gorgeous with a sliver sparkle.

[louse]

i haven t measured it in a while but i think it is a 7 by 14. one of my friends paints drums for a living....... i am getting a custom paint job for this soon

[BadAstronaut]

i haven t measured it in a while but i think it is a 7 by 14.

pearl only offered 14x5, 14x6.5 and 14x8 sizes of these shells.

It's a 14x8

[barjack]

Maple veneer over damaged 30's Duplex shell.




Delmar vintage WMP over damaged 30's Radio King shell.

[barjack]

70's CB-700 kit re-wrapped with vinyl sparkle from fabric store.


70's Pearl fibergless also re-wrapped with vinyl sparkle.


7x15" shell scrap from Rogers concert tom turned into snare with burgandy sparkle wrap.


8x14" Rogers Dynasonic XP8 re-wrapped in ginger glass glitter.

[barjack]

WFL Jazz Festival rewrapped in ginger glass glitter.





Custom cocktail kit rewrapped in sky blue pearl.

[louse]

Barjack,
I've nosed through a lot of your threads. Awsome work and thanks for sharing your photos!
I think I should rename the thread barjacks rewrap thread.