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60's Ludwig Acrolite Last viewed: 17 hours ago

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'68 Ludwig Acrolite 14"×5" 8 lugs

The condition is quite nice. But, I can see one small ding on this batter side hoop, while the hoop is round.

Drumheads/snare wire is like new condition.

Drumhead is Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated + REMO Amb Hazzy.

Snare wire is Ludwig Heavy Wire 12 Strand

All original other than drumheads & wire.

Asking $200 shipped (48 states)

Posted on 13 years ago
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Nice looking drum, but the throw-off looks to be incorrect. Shouldn't it be a p-83?

Posted on 13 years ago
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That's the 12 hole (earliest form) of the P-85 Blackface, so I wouldn't be worried to see it on an Acro with a knob muffler from about then. But then I don't claim to be a world expert on exactly when things changed around that time.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks, I just assumed that throw was a 70's thing. Always learning.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Thanks Zen,

The p85 strainer/new knob muffler started using circa '68 as long as I remember.

At that time, old or new strainers/muffler coexisted like cob and cos hoops about mid 60's .

If I miss something, pardon me.

Posted on 13 years ago
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No pardon needed Yoshi... that drum is right as rain for the year it was made and you've priced it right.

Best of luck with your sale...

John

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Posted on 13 years ago
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See how far the strainer sticks out from the shell?

Looks like a later strainer main frame.

Maybe with a earlier p-85 cover?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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Blair - the snare lever just clears the hoop. Looks okey-dokey to me... it's got that early 'connected L and G' logo. 68' would be right for that one.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Blair - the snare lever just clears the hoop. Looks okey-dokey to me... it's got that early 'connected L and G' logo. 68' would be right for that one. John

Thanks John for your support!

I've thought above things are common for late 60's Luddy.

So, I skipped the description. I'm sorry for that and if I still misunderstand.

Hoops are 1.6mm COS.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Sorry,maybe I jumped the gun.

I had out all my p-85's last nite,and even the earlier ones stick out a bit,and yes,on the earlier ones,the lever just clears the rim.

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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