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1969 Keystone Acrolite Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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From larryz

Just an update for those who care - I just met the seller (nice guy) and wow, this snare looks like it just came off the assembly line in Chicago 45+ years ago. Everyone should own an acro. This was a bit above my budget and I know they can be had for less but the condition of this baby blew my mind. Anyway, thought I'd gush for a bit. :)

Thanks and it was nice to meet you too, Larry. I'm glad you're happy with your new Acrolite and I hope you had a chance to put some sticks to it last night.

Another great VDF transaction. ;)

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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update - pardon my novice gushing here but I love my new/old Keystone acrolite. I was a wood snare man tried and true and never desired a metal snare until this came along. The sound is so precise. It's almost seems like an autotune is built into this snare. It makes me sound way way better than I really am. A wise investment on my part (for once!) ...

So, acrolite were always regarded as an introductory student type snare back in the day? Hard to believe seeing how highly regarded they are 40+ years later....

Anyway ... happy friday. :)

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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That's eBay for ya.

I think your drum is worth every bit of $250 - a nice drum and piece of drum history for that.

The person that won the drum on eBay got a very good deal.

Good luck with your sale.

I have a 67 Acrolite. I have most of my drums for sale right now - moslty Gretsch - but I'm not selling my Acrolite - pictured below.....

Gary

From chrislehberger

I have a 68 Acro on ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/281346438143?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Kona

That's eBay for ya. I think your drum is worth every bit of $250 - a nice drum and piece of drum history for that.The person that won the drum on eBay got a very good deal.Good luck with your sale.I have a 67 Acrolite. I have most of my drums for sale right now - moslty Gretsch - but I'm not selling my Acrolite - pictured below.....Gary

Oh, I was the buyer of the acrolite from Thornbeck. I have nothing on ebay. No way I'm selling it :)

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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Good one Larry!

Clapping Happy2

From larryz

Oh, I was the buyer of the acrolite from Thornbeck. I have nothing on ebay. No way I'm selling it :)

Posted on 11 years ago
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Larryz

"" The sound is so precise. It's almost seems like an autotune is built into this snare.""

I felt the same when I first got mine..

Cheers

John

'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
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Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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From larryz

update - pardon my novice gushing here but I love my new/old Keystone acrolite. I was a wood snare man tried and true and never desired a metal snare until this came along. The sound is so precise. It's almost seems like an autotune is built into this snare. It makes me sound way way better than I really am. A wise investment on my part (for once!) ... So, acrolite were always regarded as an introductory student type snare back in the day? Hard to believe seeing how highly regarded they are 40+ years later.... Anyway ... happy friday. :)

I'm glad you are enjoying your snare. I would have to agree with your observations. I think a big part of the sound is due to the original Ludwig snare head I left on the drum. I have a 1970 Acrolite with an Evans Power Center Reverse Dot batter and Remo Ambassador snare and it sounds a lot different. Have you played with the tuning or is it in the same range I had set?

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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From thornbeck

I'm glad you are enjoying your snare. I would have to agree with your observations. I think a big part of the sound is due to the original Ludwig snare head I left on the drum. -Tim

Was this a Weathermaster CT batter db 750 medium coated? I put a NOS one on a Bollero snare rehab recently and it came alive. I didn't have time to swap it out as he kit sold fast. What head these days would be similar?

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 11 years ago
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From funkypoodle

Dang! Saw this too late...Only 4 days off from my birthdate, which is a saturday anyway.

Mine too..?

You 04/04..?

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 11 years ago
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From thornbeck

I'm glad you are enjoying your snare. I would have to agree with your observations. I think a big part of the sound is due to the original Ludwig snare head I left on the drum. I have a 1970 Acrolite with an Evans Power Center Reverse Dot batter and Remo Ambassador snare and it sounds a lot different. Have you played with the tuning or is it in the same range I had set?-Tim

I haven't messed at all with your tuning. It was perfect

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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