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Help with 60's Ludwig 10 lug Acrolite Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi guys,

I picked this drum up yesterday.

It is an Acrolite but with 10 lugs!! Don't know much about them.

Is it very rare?

If any one can give me some info about it I would appreciate it.

Thanks,

Harry

Posted on 12 years ago
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yes that's exactly what you have they are RARE you have one of the acrolite holy grail's also they bring good money congrats on a good score.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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That is awsome! nice going, where in the heck did you find that!

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Sweet I have looked for one of those for ever awesome find congrats....Bowing

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Lucky! Very nice man.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Looks like a 6.5 x 14, if so they were all ten luggers. Too bad they didn't make an eight lugger in the 6.5" version.

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
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So, it's called an Acrolite because it has a satin finish and bow-tie lugs, but because there are ten lugs, isn't it for all intents and purposes, a Supraphonic with a satin finish and bow-tie lugs? Hmmmm

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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you could argue it either way. the black galaxy acrolites that ludwig has been making for years are also 10 luggers with bowties.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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From jccabinets

That is awsome! nice going, where in the heck did you find that!Jeff C

Hi fellas,

Thanks for all your info and input.

I bought a set of beat up Ludwigs on Kijii.

I could see by the pics there was a '60s Acro. (pic of badge only).

Anyway, bought them and this is the snare!!

Will post pics when the clean up is done.

Thanks again guys,

Harry

Posted on 12 years ago
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From GG Vintage

So, it's called an Acrolite because it has a satin finish and bow-tie lugs, but because there are ten lugs, isn't it for all intents and purposes, a Supraphonic with a satin finish and bow-tie lugs? Hmmmm

I suppose 10 lugs makes it close to being a Supra...but Supras are plated in chrome and the Acro is not plated. However...maybe we can call it a "raw" or "naked" Supra?

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
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