joshvibert
Senior Member
Hey guys, I'm looking at new kits and as much as I think lacquer kits are beautiful, I really appreciate not worrying as much about a wrap finish when I'm playing out. Hence, part of my decision to move my Wine Red Masters kit. The finish is just too pretty to risk messing up. I've got this love affair with DW that just won't go away, so I'm looking at used Collector's kits and have already passed on several good deals because of the finishes not being versatile enough.
At this point, I'm thinking White Marine Pearl or Broken Glass are really my only options. I'm not a huge fan of a plain white kit or a plain black kit (though black could work, but I like for there to be at least some "POP" to the finish). After previously owning a DW Collector's kit in burnt toast fade and a Tama Artwood snare drum with black hardware, I think I'd much prefer to stick with chrome. Once black starts to chip, especially on the hoops, it starts looking rough!
What I'm looking to get is "the kit." The one that could last me the rest of my life and sound great as well as being high-end and recognized as such. I also need the finish to fit in multiple settings, everything from a church, to a wedding, to blues, funk, and even hard rock.
So, what do you think are the most versatile wrap finishes to cover all genres and look good doing it?
At this point, I'm thinking White Marine Pearl or Broken Glass are really my only options. I'm not a huge fan of a plain white kit or a plain black kit (though black could work, but I like for there to be at least some "POP" to the finish). After previously owning a DW Collector's kit in burnt toast fade and a Tama Artwood snare drum with black hardware, I think I'd much prefer to stick with chrome. Once black starts to chip, especially on the hoops, it starts looking rough!
What I'm looking to get is "the kit." The one that could last me the rest of my life and sound great as well as being high-end and recognized as such. I also need the finish to fit in multiple settings, everything from a church, to a wedding, to blues, funk, and even hard rock.
So, what do you think are the most versatile wrap finishes to cover all genres and look good doing it?