Vintage White Pearl
(large random chip pattern)
(7"x 4.5" scan of actual finish)
Click image to see finish on
drums.
White pearl finishes have been very popular for a long time. To our
knowledge, white
pearl wrap first appeared in Ludwig's 1937 catalog, which other drum
companies later made available (Slingerland, Gretsch, etc.). The product was greatly refined
in the 1950s, which then on
became extremely popular, especially on Slingerland and Gretsch drums, and
is still very popular today.
About 1980, a smaller pattern white pearl became popular, which is still sold today. Our
vintage white pearl is
a larger pattern pearl, that resembles the vintage pattern of the 1950s thru
the 1970s, and is extremely popular with our customers.
See Similar white/marine pearls below:
Vintage Marine Pearl
(Also referred to as "White Marine Pearl")
(directional triangular chip pattern)
(6-1/2"x 4" scan of actual finish)
Click image to see finish on
drums.
In the Ludwig Drum Companies' 1957 catalog, the company changed from a
large random pattern pearl (shown at top) to a directional pattern
(pictured above), which became a very popular (actually manufactured with a
light blue tint – what the term "marine" refers to). We are
proud to bring back this special vintage finish which is available.
Working with the original US manufacturer that supplied the drum
companies, we have both of the above wraps made for us at 30 mil (30/1000) thick
to make
the finishes more durable and longer lasting (other wraps sold today are usually
between 20-26 mil.). Also, both finishes come with a clear
peel-off protective top to protect them during application.
White Pearl Special
(directional triangular chip pattern)
(formally called "white onyx")
(7"x 4.5" scan of actual finish)
Click image to see finish on drums.
This color and pattern combination was first sold by "Drum
Workshop" in mid 2000s. This finish is 40% thinner than
our typical pearls but has the same quality appearance. Because it is
thinner and we have it in great quantities, we offer this wrap at a
significant discount. Actually, our price is what one
would have paid for a similar wrap about 25 years ago! Don't miss out on this
great discount!
We are proud to offer these old friends, which to our knowledge, are only
available through us. If you want to get our vintage white and
marine pearl wraps (the best available), just give us a call.
See our History of Drum Wrap
to read the history of drum wraps. Then take a look at
our pricing information. |
