Questions to Ask Others Selling Drum Wrap
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Our answer:
None. All of the testimonials you find here are voluntarily offered, and we have never paid for, nor given a discount to anyone for their comments.

Our answer:
No.  We no longer sell that type of drum wrap. We were one of the first distributors to break away from the drum material with the "5% shrinking factor".  This type of material was the standard for many years for pearl finishes. 

Years ago, it came to our attention that many people had less that pleasing results with that form of product.  So, years ago, we sought after non-shrinking types of plastics.  Today's general break-away (even by our competitors) is in part, due to our actions in the past, to choose a more stable composite plastic.

Our answer:
Sam Barnard (the owner) has been selling drum products since 1982.

Our answer:
Yes.  We have our solids and pearl drum wraps manufactured to 30 mil (30/1000 of an inch) because they look better on the drum (no rippling effect) and last much longer than thinner wraps sold by others.  You will find other wraps for sale between 10 and 26 mil in thickness. It may not seem like much of a difference, but it is enough of a difference that our customers notice and believe it is well worth getting. (Note: Our new Vintaqge Sky Blue Pearl is only 18 mil. We purchased it that way from DW and because of this thickness our customers get a special discount.)

Our answer:
Yes.  We have several caring, service – oriented staff members.

Our answer:
Yes, except for Sundays, we're here for you six days a week (half day on Saturday).

Our answer:
Our typical turn-around from "order payment" to "packed-and-out-the-door" is next day.  Many orders though, go out same day.

Our answer:
Yes.  We make every effort to stock every wrap we list, and for the most part in large quantities.  (And we also do this for nearly all of our hardware parts.)  Our motto:  "If it's not sitting here, we can't sell it."  Our accountant is not happy, but you will be when you need wrap or hardware now, or in the future.

Our answer:
Thousands.

Our answer:
Yes.  We have worked with the manufacturers to understand and improve upon our wraps that are made of polypropylene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Mylar, styrene, poly chloride vinyl (PVC), and other compounds.  Together, we and the manufacturers are continually seeking ways to improve our products to give you even more favorable results.

Our answer:
Over 20 years we have built long-standing and close relationships with manufactures that supply our drum wrap. This helps us obtain and develop products that are of a higher quality than many wraps you see on the market today.  Through those relationships, we have a good understanding of the plastic industry; which combined with many years of customer experiences, we have an edge that is of great benefit to you.  We are not here just to make a "buck", but to help you be successful and happy with our products, even for years to come.

Our answer:
Yes.  Our hi-gloss solid colors are a multi-layered product made in the United States. They are made to our specifications to produce a drum wrap that has a professional grade thickness of 30 mil.
Also, on top of the material is a peal-off-protective-film for added protection while you're applying the wrap to the drum shell. The bottom line for our solid color wraps is that we deliver a high grade vinyl that fights color fading, has a deeper look, richer color, has increased durability, lasts longer and has a ripple free appearance.

Our answer:
Yes.  We double-box some items for extra protection while in transit. Of the many orders we send out, it is very rare that we ever have a damaged box.

Our answer:
First, we never send full credit/debit card numbers with any order or through the mail.  Second, we do not store any 16 digit credit/debit card numbers in any database or software on our computers.  In this way, there is no threat of "hackers" retrieving your credit card number from our systems.  It's simply not there to have.

Our answer:
Yes.  Our instructions are the most thorough we have ever seen.  And if you do not understand any part, you can call us for clarification or help.

Our answer:
Many sellers of drum wrap don't care about your drum shells, or how your shells will fair later on "down the road" from their glue.  If wrap needs to be replaced later, or a color change is desired (many sets on a daily basis are re-wrapped), it is best not to glue them.  There is no added benefit for the use of glue, just negative consequences.  Damage can result even on drums made in the United States when individuals use contact cement or other glues when wrap is removed in the future – pieces of wood can come up, especially when our removal procedures are not followed.  

Our answer:
No.  We custom cut each order according to specifications that we work out with you over the phone; except for holes to accomodate your hardware, there should be no need for you to cut anything, if you use our hi-bond tape.

Our answer:
Not if you choose our hi-bond tape. For a small charge, we provide the tape, and place it on our material for you.

Our answer:
Yes.  In a cooperative effort, we have worked  with our supplier to use a 100% Mylar reflective film (material used for a very high grade reflection), combined with a clear coat on top of the Mylar (added protection against scratching), plus a protective, peal-off-film on the top. Our mirror chrome also comes with an ABS backing (for durability) that makes it the best quality mirror chrome drum wrap found anywhere.

Our answer:
Yes.  We have our hi-gloss black manufactured with the highest level of quality.  Our hi-gloss black is made with an ABS base (like automotive brakes) that make it more resilient to heat. This high grade material is very consistent and clean, which creates a sharp clear reflection.  We are the first to use the ABS compound in drum wrap.  The difference is astounding.

Our answer:
Yes.  We use a three stage, factory line approach to the production of your order. As each step is completed, that worker performs an inspection check, and a re-check is done by the worker at the next step.  This promotes quality and accuracy in the completion of your order.

Our answer:
Yes.  Most businesses you ask this question of will probably not know what you are talking about. However, if you think about it, the quality of the wrap is what you are buying.

We have a high standard of what we will sell, and what we will reject – even if we have to throw it away (which we have done several times in the past).  We have rejected entire shipments from factories because the material was not up to our standards.  Even though we are working with the best factories for drum wrap, still, once in awhile, products are sent to us that we reject.

Most people do not understand that all sheets of wrap are not created equal.  We understand that human error is a part of the manufacturing process.  But, because we buy in large quantities and work closely with  four different drum wrap manufacturers, this makes returning wrap material easier – delivering a higher quality product to you.  Not only are all sheets not created the same, but sometimes different lots/batches are not the same.  Because we have been carefully examining wrap for many years, we are more selective about what we accept.  This benefits our customers in getting a higher quality wrap.

We have a reputation with the factories we deal with of being very "picky" about quality. In the past, a factory representative told us, "We have made the material, but I know you will just send it back" (meaning – it's not up to your standards).  Keep in mind that this was a batch made specifically for Jammin Sam.  And of course, we waited for the next batch of material, even though we were completely out of it.  On one occasion, we waited ten months to get a quality batch of material that we were out of.  We do not like to be out of stock on anything, but we will not sell sub-standard materials.  When it goes out of here under our name, we want nothing but your satisfaction when you receive our wrap and place it on your drums. Sadly, some of our competitors just pass to you whatever they get, without much of a quality check.  So, asking, "Do you have a quality standard?", is a very important question is ask.

Our answer:
Yes.  Our metal drum materials are a multi-layered product made in the United States. They are made to our specifications to produce a drum wrap that has a professional grade thickness of 35 mil.
Also, on top of the material is a peal-off-protective-film for added protection while you're applying the wrap to the drum shell. The bottom line for our metals (sometimes called hammered metal) is that we deliver a high grade vinyl that fights color fading, has a deeper look, richer color, has increased durability and lasts longer.