Hi-
For anyone who might be interested, my latest article on the Ludwig Supra-Phonic snare drum is in the new September issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Kind of a brief history of Ludwig's "Iconic Supra-Phonic".
Thanks to Dave Zima (JDZ) for the great photos of his COB Supra. Unfortunately, they did not make it to print.
Thanks to B.E.C. for his insight on Ludwig snare drums and Cheap Trick records.
Mark Cooper
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Good stuff Mark,. just got my copy yesterday
can't wait to read it mark. didn't know you were a Ludwig guy!!
would have loved to shared my latest two cob supras with you. a '70 cut b/o badge endorser(?) b stamp supra and a '69 keystone serial numbered b stamp supra.
looking forward to the read.
ive been thinking about trying to put something together on acrolites. ive got about 17 or 18 different types now if I remember correctly including some special ones.
mike
can't wait to read it mark. didn't know you were a Ludwig guy!!would have loved to shared my latest two cob supras with you. a '70 cut b/o badge endorser(?) b stamp supra and a '69 keystone serial numbered b stamp supra.looking forward to the read.ive been thinking about trying to put something together on acrolites. ive got about 17 or 18 different types now if I remember correctly including some special ones.mike
Well, I have a soft spot in my heart for Supras. Aside from the fact that many of my drumming heroes (Ian Paice, Bonham, Simon Kirke) played Ludwig metal snare drums, the first drum I played was a Supra-Phonic.
Usually, my MD articles are accompanied by several color photos but this time, they chose to only use a photo from the '71 catalog that I provided and what appears to be a brand new Supra.
Believe it or not, I have never played an Acrolite. I used to carry one as a spare but never actually played it. Sounds like you're quite a fan of the Acrolite. 17 of them....Wow!
Very good job on the article!
