My 2 cents.
If you reach to a point where the tonal differences between Lacquer and Wrap are meaningful to your performance, then you're probably already at a point where you use neither and go with a natural/shellac kit like one of Andy's.
And when you get that Guru, make sure you take the bottom heads off the toms, and put a pillow inside that bass drum 😜
And when you get that Guru, make sure you take the bottom heads off the toms, and put a pillow inside that bass drum ��
UV light affects most lacquer or paint finishes, too. In my case, I am hesitant to leave my kit out in full sunlight for fear of blinding people. It is wrapped in polished stainless steel.I would be a little hesitant to have my wrapped kit sitting outside in the sun for any length of time as I fear the wrap could bubble.
this is pretty much the answer to the specific question right here. It's a mass thing. If the lacquer & the wrap are of similar mass, then any affect will be similar. If it's bonded to the shell, then it becomes part of the shell structure, & resonates (or not as the case may be) as a single entity.IMO, not much. Lacquer has a bunch of clear coats that has much the same effect as a wrap, from what I've gathered.
& this is the extension to the OP's subject. As pretty much the only difference is mass (a notable mention must also go to rigidity under special circumstances too), then what's the affect if you have neither a wrap or a heavy lacquer finish? The answer is very simple, & it's affects relate to the shell type. On a highly resonant (either by thickness, or construction, or both) shell, a change of finish mass can make a worthwhile difference. On a less resonant shell (i.e. the vast majority of shells out there), the difference is either minimal or non existent. "Difference" is not a better or worse statement, it's just different (usually less low dynamic fundamental engagement, etc). Same applies to anything else added to the shell (lugs, brackets, rubber gaskets, etc).My 2 cents.
If you reach to a point where the tonal differences between Lacquer and Wrap are meaningful to your performance, then you're probably already at a point where you use neither and go with a natural/shellac kit like one of Andy's.
Are you planning on sleeping in a Guru bass drum Bo? We've never made a 16" bass drum, but I suppose we could consider building one so you're not overwhelmed by so much spaceAnd when you get that Guru, make sure you take the bottom heads off the toms, and put a pillow inside that bass drum 😜
Are you planning on sleeping in a Guru bass drum Bo? We've never made a 16" bass drum, but I suppose we could consider building one so you're not overwhelmed by so much space