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Drum Wrap - Exress Yourself
If you are a drummer, then you know and love every part of your drum. For an unprofessional all drums might look the same, but you know better. Not only there are many types of drum, in shape and size, but there are hundreds upon hundreds of drum wraps to personalize your own instrument.
Even if we are unaware of it, as vision is our main sense, it matters how your drum looks and what its wrap says about you, your band and your style. The wrap itself won’t change the way you play, although if what it portrays has a meaning to you, it may inspire you on stage, and it won’t change the sounds your drum make. Slight differences can occur if your drum’s shell is thinner than 1/8”, even so, just some wraps, heavier or rough, will affect the sound.
Although you could make or try to make your own drum wrap, if you want to wow your audience, you should look at some professional work. There are many drum wrap providers out there and JamminSam is one that caught my attention. He offers a wide variety of patterns and finishes, from metal and pearl to glassy and glitter. You just have to put your mind at work to know what you want to portray and what you want your audience to see in you.
For tough rockers there are metal looking designs, snakeskin and pure black, flames of all sorts and even psychedelic patterns with lots of color and intertwining waves that seem to almost move. If you really want to stand out on stage you can go for the crazy neon selection Sam has: neon orange, neon pink or neon lime. Are you a fan of the glamorous 80’s? Pick a glitter glass covering in any color you like to make your statement.
On JamminSam.com you can not only visualize the entire collection of wraps, but also some rare types that are not continuously made and you may have to order one especially for you if you find that one is perfect for your drum. Pictures of the drum wraps are not only made by Sam, but by his clients and they have a lot to say too. You can find their comments, opinions and suggestions on the site.
Sam also offers a price list and a free estimate for your particular needs, but drums are not just about wraps, so he has a nice selection of accessories like hoop strips and inlays, eyelets, spurs and mounts, tension rods and claws, mufflers and anything else you can think of. And let’s not forget about the all important Hi-Bond tape to attach your wrap on your drum’s shell.
JamminSam.com is around from the 80’s and the experience matters, but if you really want to find what fits you best, you should definitely check more than one store, online or otherwise. There are many more styles and accessories to be seen and if you’re serious about your drum, you should seriously make sure you have the best wrap for your needs.