I use my Acrolite on my jazz gigs and it's performance is flawless! But yep, I love rock music too.

I guess you have to know what is involved to make an Acrolite as opposes to most straight-walled, welded metal shell drums to understand why it is beyond the capabilities of most 'custom' drum assemblers of today. There's really no disputing it. Even the best builders will attest. To make an Acrolite shell involves machinery that's not available to most drum assemblers. The shell of the Acrolite is as involved to form as the Supra -because it IS the same exact shell as the supra -sans two extra lugs and a chrome skin! All you have to do is to TRY and find a so-called drum builder and ask them to make an Acrolite for you. Wait until they tell you what it will cost you to do that!

And like I already said I like the looks of the Acrolite. I think chrome and gray or brushed aluminum look good together!

Yes, some things are disputable...just not the fact that the Acrolite is really a very advanced and involed shell design that falls outside the capability of most any custom drum assembler. Those guys are at the will of whatever generic parts they can get from Gibralter, etc. Ludwig Acrolite is ALL original stuff. I've seen straight-walled welded shell drums with outsourced parts for everything else cost multiple times more than the average Acrolite. To me, that's just ironic!

I made the post to generate discussion, not to start a "dispute" lol! Burger Kin

How much is one of them worth? An 8 lugger from the 70's in that silvery finish.

Burger Kin, You really should get out more. You're depriving yourself of some good experiences. Why not try a Big Mac?

Ron

This one does not fit in that category! IMO

One of these days, I'll probably acquire a black galaxy, but it's more of a want than a need.

Acrolites are so beautiful to me Burger Kin

[COLOR="Magenta"]How come the sensitone looks like an acrolite ?

Never put Sonor in with Pearl, Tama, Gretch, or Mapex,..It shows lack of knowladge !! [/COLOR]

I am with O-Lugs on this,...That Acro. is prolly the most common affordable drum with decent tunning and durability !!

Other manufacturers have their affordable series out there but come with vibrations and non heat treated parts. The only drum of similar qualities was the D500 Sonor sold mostly in the Europian market because shipping it to the states added to the cost. The D500 had anti-rollback lugs and a better plateing system and cost a little more. It was also seamless everything. There were no seams on the drum,..Better drum,..of course,..but the Acro is the most affordable and more for your buck in the States as the D500 was in Europe !!

Acrolites are crazy great for the money! I have other preferences, and I don't like the sound of Supras or Acros at all, but I will concede that if you dig that sound, they ARE the bargain drum of the century.

As for the pricing question, Acros go for about $125-$150 around Portland. Check your local listings...

There`s Ludwig in the West ....and.... Sonor in the East,...everyone else is just a drum company !!

Like I just said in another thread... got a half dozen of 'em... You just can't beat (yep, lousy pun) an Acrolite! I believe they are to snare drums what Timex was to watches... 'they take a licking and keep on ticking'.

Now, I'm not saying I don't use my Black Beauty or Super Ten or various other snares... Everyone should have at least one Acrolite in their arsenal.

I don't remember who it was that stated they are only good for rock... baloney... Their good for anything from Souza marches to Progressive Jazz, and everything in between.

Don't take my word for it, get a few and try it. For what you get, they are the least expensive quality snare out there.