BGH
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Hey man that's a beaut.
Thanks. Sometimes, things just work out the way we expect them to...
Hey man that's a beaut.
Great looking drum! Hope you play it.
My new main snare.
Yes I am a Yamaha man, but this.. this is awesome sounding...
60's model. Paid 250,- € (+/- 338$) for the snare, a case and s&h. Quite a lot (even though this earlier model is harder to find in Europe) but still worth every Euro.
I'm now searching for the rare 60's 14x6,5 model too!
Is this an acrolite?
Nup. Ludwig Rocker series steel snare with bow-tie lugs.
Acro's share the same shell as a Supraphonic. They are all seamless aluminium (just without the chrome finish like the Supra) and have the centre bead.
This drum is on sale on CL near me. Owner doesn't know much about it. Is this an acrolite? The lugs make me think so but its missing the ridge running around the shell.
It came with a rolling case so I'm wondering if its one of those student snares. He's asking $75
I've been searching craigslist and used stuff at GC and Sam Ash and my price requirements and desire to have something "versatile" keep bringing me back to the Acrolite. I get the feeling a lot of people are selling them on CL for WAY lower than they are worth because GC doesn't seem to have any for less than 150$, some as high as $300. Where as I've seen some acros on CL for like $50.
So my question is: are there any Acros that are not good? Too old? Cheap Knockoffs that I should watch out for? Or are all authentic Acrolites created equal?
For some background I don't gig, tour or record. I'm a drummer getting back into this as a hobby after about 15 years away. All signs keep pointing me back to the acrolite... will it fit my needs?