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A while ago I grabbed an Acro on Ebay.

"Buy now" for 179,00. (see picture 1&2)

The ad said:

" This auction is for a vintage 60's Ludwig Acrolite 5"x14" Snare Drum with the baseball bat muffler that is present and fully functional.This is a very clean drum except for some light scratches,thanks for looking!"

Picture 3, 4 & 5 shows it after a 30 minutes clean.

Original heads and snare wires.

I'm a happy man !

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Another great find Stef,

it looks terrific.. Congratulations

Cheers Yes Sir

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks John,

I couldn't believe my eyes when I unpacked it.

The drum looks absolutely new. Not a dent or a scratch on it!

I don't need to tell you that in a non-US market it's quite a thing to get your hands on a truelly mint vintage drum.

On top of that,... it sounds amazing. (and to think that this was Ludwig's entry level snare,...)

Posted on 13 years ago
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Easily one of the best snare drums in the world, imo.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 13 years ago
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From O-Lugs

Easily one of the best snare drums in the world, imo.

AMEN to that! Score! Clapping Happy2

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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A happy man?? I think that would be an understatement! Great score!!

Posted on 13 years ago
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electricitband3Falling Dox-mas1KleeningWalking

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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Some of those have COB hoops.:D

Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks for the nice comments,...

I took it out to a gig 2 weeks ago. (small venue, 100 people max)

The drum kit had only 2 microphones, one in front of the BD, one overhead.

During the sound-check, the 2 club-owners complained the Acro was too loud!!??

I took out the Pioneer and they were happy,...

I admit that I'm a hard-hitter but did you ever have a similar experience ?

Posted on 13 years ago
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I really hate you!...well not really...but actually, on second thought I really hate you! Laughing H

"Play the drum...don't let it play you" - Max Roach

1968, 1974 & 1984 Rogers Dyna•Sonic COB
1971, 1976 Slingerland GK Sound King
1973 Slingerland Festival
1920's-40's Slingerland (US Military) Field Snares (6)
19?- Ludwig Field Snare (US Marines)
1960's Premier Gold Glitter Student Snare kit
1960's-? MIJ Snares (way-way too many)
Posted on 13 years ago
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