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Odd Keystone Acrolite

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I picked this up on a long distance CL buy and had a hunch this was something different but wasn't shure until I got it in the mail. All of the parts are original, it has 10 lugs and COB top and bottom hoops.

Any info would be appreciated......thanks

Posted on 10 years ago
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very nice find! they weren't ever cataloged. some 6.5 10 lug models were made for the nyc school system. ive got a 5" 10 lug like yours that a dealer special ordered for a customer. enjoy that one!

mike

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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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An 'Acrophonic', or a 'Supralite' whichever you want to call it, it's a really cool drum. Keeper!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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That's a cool, unique drum. Congratulations.��

Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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I used to think these were ultra rare. Either that is not the case or they are pretty much all owned by members here.

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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Welcome to the forum. Very interesting drum for your first post.

Can you confirm the serial number as 173551? I keep track of such things to try to discern what I can about vintage drums.

Thanks. Rick

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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rick-493282 on mine. bat muffler as well.

mike

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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Mike,

Thanks. I have several of your Ludwig oddities recorded.

Rick

EDIT: I had a picture of your 10 lug (bowtie) Acro shelled drum, but not the serial number, so thanks for filling in that hole.

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
Posts: 13 Threads: 4

Thanks Rick, glad to be here ! And yes my keystone badge reads # 173551.

Posted on 10 years ago
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