My opinion, (if it matters) is cool on the 'revirginated' kick drum. Have done that myself with a Ludwig Rocker II kit that the wrap was toast on, (cut a plug from a spare MIJ kick shell and it turned out great) then re-wrapped it. Don't understand why, if you're re-wrapping, or refinishing a kick drum anyway, why wouldn't you fill the holes... Virgin kick drums are all the rage. If it's a modern style kit, and you're thinking in terms of resale, I'd definitely go that route, and, (as I did as well) consider mounting toms on posts with a clamp, and possibly Rims style suspension mounts from a sturdy cymbal stand, rather that a snare stand. If the drums are vintage, then go vintage, but if they are custom, or more modern, I'm thinking, why not go the more contemporary route? That's my :2Cents:

Thats what I was hoping to hear. These are just cheep Pearl Forums that I got for 50 bucks. The wraps are already gone and they need to be finished. And yes I will want to move these. ANy oppinion on color??

Jeff C

I'd go black lacquer......

Well, black not my favorite but would look good.

Jeff C

Covers well, you will have some evidence of filling the holes is what I'm thinking.

I would surely not wrap them.... $300 for materials in hopes of a $300 resale price doesn't figure for me.

If I could get 300 I would be very happy. What do you think about cutting down the 13", making it 9" deep instead of 11" ?

And, ditch the 10" tom?

Jeff C

Do all the above!!!

This is just a kit tp play around with finishes, I will want it out of here ASAP to make room for " vintage drums"

I dont want to invest money in any new stands for the tom, I have a nice Yamaha concert ( taller) style snare stand. Will that do?

You should be fine with that stand.