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1969 Acrolite

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I got the Acro back together today. It Looks and sounds fabulous!!!!!

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 14 years ago
#11
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I've often wondered why they changed the finishing process. The 60s versions look much better than anything they've done since.

Norm

1964 Slingerland Stage Band in Black Diamond Pearl
Posted on 14 years ago
#12
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Looks great, Poppy! Nice job!

I like ALL vintage Acrolites. I have one from 1984 given to me by Andy Knifel. It's got the gray paint and the rounded B/O badge. The Acrolite is just one of those drums that can do no wrong. The shell is seamless. *Ask any custom drum builder to make you a seamless aluminum shell snare drum with original throwoff, snare wires, rims, wrap, badge AND HEADS for, oh, say about $100.00 and see what kind of reaction you get! LOL!* But the Acrolite delivers just that....PLUS, ALL the components are original and made from American steel in an American factory for an American company. It's also the most "neutral" looking snare drum on Earth! It's GRAY! Do I come across as an Acrolite advocate? I am! Storm Trooper

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Posted on 14 years ago
#13
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From norman931

I've often wondered why they changed the finishing process. The 60s versions look much better than anything they've done since.

You've got THAT right! +100

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Posted on 14 years ago
#14
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I wonder how long the will remain so cheap. I also wish we had a plating shop here in my city. I'd like to get one chromed just for the hell of it.

From O-Lugs

Looks great, Poppy! Nice job! I like ALL vintage Acrolites. I have one from 1984 given to me by Andy Knifel. It's got the gray paint and the rounded B/O badge. The Acrolite is just one of those drums that can do no wrong. The shell is seamless. *Ask any custom drum builder to make you a seamless aluminum shell snare drum with original throwoff, snare wires, rims, wrap, badge AND HEADS for, oh, say about $100.00 and see what kind of reaction you get! LOL!* But the Acrolite delivers just that....PLUS, ALL the components are original and made from American steel in an American factory for an American company. It's also the most "neutral" looking snare drum on Earth! It's GRAY! Do I come across as an Acrolite advocate? I am! Storm Trooper

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 14 years ago
#15
Posts: 190 Threads: 5

From poppy79424

I wonder how long the will remain so cheap. I also wish we had a plating shop here in my city. I'd like to get one chromed just for the hell of it.

I suppose Ludwig is a victim of its own success. They've sold so many great snare drums over the years that it is now easy to find a good used one for much cheaper than they can produce the new ones. A used Acrolite has got to be THE best deal on a world-class snare drum.

Norm

1964 Slingerland Stage Band in Black Diamond Pearl
Posted on 14 years ago
#16
Posts: 2237 Threads: 273

At least ludwig has enough sense to keep producing the supra and acro........

From norman931

I suppose Ludwig is a victim of its own success. They've sold so many great snare drums over the years that it is now easy to find a good used one for much cheaper than they can produce the new ones. A used Acrolite has got to be THE best deal on a world-class snare drum.

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 14 years ago
#17
Posts: 190 Threads: 5

From poppy79424

At least ludwig has enough sense to keep producing the supra and acro........

Agreed. I'm not complaining. Fill the world with high-quality snare drums! Clapping Happy2

Norm

1964 Slingerland Stage Band in Black Diamond Pearl
Posted on 14 years ago
#18
Posts: 621 Threads: 41

Pop, glad to see you put it all back together. FYI, those acros have a clear finish on the shell; pretty tough. if you try & buff out any scratches, you'll be opening a can of worms. not much you can do to them except clean 'em & play 'em.........marko

Posted on 14 years ago
#19
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Nice job getting her back in shape. In your opinion, how does it sound compared to a Supra?

Posted on 14 years ago
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