About 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 from 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. If you want a
custom drum set with a vintage look this is a great choice.
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 for
your next customized drum set.
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
(formally called "White Onyx")
(directional triangular chip pattern)
(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. We also sell hardware; lugs, tension
rods, t-handles & claws, base spurs, rims and hoops, floor tom mounts and legs,
tom arms and mounts.
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