Most drum manufacturers offer wrapped kits only on their low end products and lacquer finish only on their pricier sets. Partly because lacquer finishing does take a lot longer -- thus increasing the cost -- whereas wrapping shells can cover a moltitude of sins and requires less production time. So, then, why wrap birch shells? We dressed up our 9 ply birch sh... Read more
Most drum manufacturers offer wrapped kits only on their low end products and lacquer finish only on their pricier sets. Partly because lacquer finishing does take a lot longer -- thus increasing the cost -- whereas wrapping shells can cover a moltitude of sins and requires less production time. So, then, why wrap birch shells? We dressed up our 9 ply birch shells with some striking new warpas - not the familiar monochromatic hues of entry level and intermediate kits. The result is a new look to a very substantial kit. Underneath the dazzling sensory color assault, nine ply birch shells provide pro quality warmth, volume, projection.Who said there's nothing new under the sun? Collapse text