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Don't be shy about loving an Acrolite! Last viewed: 10 seconds ago

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From thisbright14

For the record, I love my Acrolite too! There we go! Back to the heart of the thread! I knew it would come around! Kiss-Adam

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Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#61
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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 material, basically a tin can with lugs and rims. Friggin' junk compared to the Acrolite.

When Bill Ludwig Sr. envisioned a "steel" shell drum and brought his ideas to the engineers, they did it properly, investing in time, research and material to come up with the right shell, the Acrolite and Supra. Not only that (as you say O'Lugs) they made it available to the masses of drummers who could only put out $100 on a snare. Bravo to Ludwig!

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
#62
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From kellyj

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 material, basically a tin can with lugs and rims. Friggin' junk compared to the Acrolite. When Bill Ludwig Sr. envisioned a "steel" shell drum and brought his ideas to the engineers, they did it properly, investing in time, research and material to come up with the right shell, the Acrolite and Supra. Not only that (as you say O'Lugs) they made it available to the masses of drummers who could only put out $100 on a snare. Bravo to Ludwig!-kellyj

Ever looked inside of a COB Sound King? It has snare beds.. a refinement not to be found on the Acro/Supra that pays off in performance.

Ron

Posted on 13 years ago
#63
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I love Slingerland, and Ill +1 that. Their student steel shell snares are major junk compared to the Acro. They look like toys on the inside. That said, they still sound pretty good for something you can pick up @ $50 or so. Way better than the import steel shell garbage kids start on today.

O-Lugs, well put on that last longer post! I also hi-five Ludwig for bringing a great sounding, affordable, amazingly well built snare drum to kids and professionals alike. I also like that they can still be had for $50 +/- these days! I think my dad paid 50 for mine back in 92 when I got my first drum!

Thats GOOD lack of inflation. Bad lack of inflation would be bands getting paid the same $400/$500 today that they got paid in the 60's for playing in a bar all night. OUCH!

-Adam

Posted on 13 years ago
#64
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I zigged when I shoulda zagged on a ten lug Acro. So, I picked up an aluminium Premier instead. I have yet to see it; it was on Banjo Center's Website for $80 shipped. I just hope I like it...

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#65
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Bunnyman,

No worries. I have a Premier Olympic, 2000 and a Premier marching snare.

All great drums!

Enjoy...

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
#66
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First, I want it noted that I didn't start this one.

Second, I just read through it, and the words I read we're strange. O-man was just trying to give a bit of love. Then this phallic shaped poser jumped in his oatmeal and peed down his back ... somewhat nice at first, and then with much vigor. Why, I still don't get.

Then everybody unzipped and urine went everywhere.

That's what I read anyway, Principal Schwann. Was I close?

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#67
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From RogerSling

First, I want it noted that I didn't start this one. Second, I just read through it, and the words I read we're strange. O-man was just trying to give a bit of love. Then this phallic shaped poser jumped in his oatmeal and peed down his back ... somewhat nice at first, and then with much vigor. Why, I still don't get. Then everybody unzipped and urine went everywhere. That's what I read anyway, Principal Schwann. Was I close?

Noted!

BTW, O-lugs, did I really read where a guy posted his music to be heard and then the namedropping and making fun of it occured? Wow. Lame-city man. I am talking bottom of the barrel weak move there. Saying you don't like it is brutal honesty. Namedropping and making sport of the effort is bullyish and pretty much just weak...........LameLameLameLame

have a wonderful evening

drumhack Chewie:

"If it doesn't matter who wins or loses then why the hell do they keep score Peg? - Al Bundy
Posted on 13 years ago
#68
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Its the problem with on-line interaction.

Things often escalate to ridiculous levels. Propriety, civility, decorum and respect take a back seat. Cheap shots become cannonades.

Major wars have started this way.

peace,

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
#69
Posts: 1918 Threads: 60

Amen and amen! Good word Kel

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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