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Natural Maple Club Date 1972
I did mention that it is a nice kit, there is no denying that. OK a "modified" CD kit. My main point is full disclosure, especially if drilling or fil...
13 years agoNatural Maple Club Date 1972
As in all transactions, full disclosure is important. This kit was advertised as a "Club Date" kit. Sure as heck looks like one from afar. If it walks...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Its the problem with on-line interaction. Things often escalate to ridiculous levels. Propriety, civility, decorum and respect take a back seat. Chea...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Bunnyman, No worries. I have a Premier Olympic, 2000 and a Premier marching snare. All great drums! Enjoy... -kellyj
13 years agoLudwig '70s long lugs (mach4). Any good? Value??
Ilya, Sounds good. Some of those cosmetic issues can likely be dealt with by some of the good contributors here. Stedi has the right advice re: he...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
It's a fabulous shell design as you state. I took the heads off my Niles era, eight lug steel Slingy and just about threw up. Very poor design and m...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Boils down to metal versus wood. Quite simple actually. Thin shell metal shells resonate at a higher frequency leading to more articulation. Doesn't...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
RA, When you say I'm the resident historian and know it all arbiter, what do you mean by that? What do your comments have do do with Aluminum/Ludalo...
13 years agoMy New/Old 63' SBP Luddy Hollywood Kit
Wow! Wonderful score... Can't wait to see the pics upcoming. Was this Ebay or Kiijij? You seem to sell to the coolest folk too like Captain Morgan. Wh...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Come on O'Lugs we love your argument man! Don't succumb to BS. BTW there is nothing wrong with debate. No great resolution or outcome ever came sans...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Hypothetically, if someone were to take your snare collection away and say you can keep only one drum based on how it sounds and not on market value,...
13 years agoDon't be shy about loving an Acrolite!
Opinions are strong. People like what they like, period. The Acrolite is one of the greatest snares of all time for many reasons, period. Premier ma...
13 years agoJust scooped up: old Stewart Kit (& co.)
Nice score! Nothing wrong with that kit...Under the dust that wrap looks great. Jumping2 Have fun. Tung oil rubbed into the mahogany does a great jo...
13 years agoLudwig '70s long lugs (mach4). Any good? Value??
Ilya, Enjoy your research on Monday when you go to look at this kit. From all the good posts on this thread, sounds like you'll be armed with know...
13 years agoLudwig '70s long lugs (mach4). Any good? Value??
Ilya, They are definitely three-ply as Ludwig introduced the six ply shells without re-rings in 1977. Paice, Those are gorgeous Mach Ludwigs you have...
13 years ago