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Ludwig 5x14 snare drum question Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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My dad asked me to try to sell this on e-bay, but I am having issues identifying for sure what type it is. I have been told that this is one of the best places to check into what something is, and so thought I would post the pics really quickly. It is fairly beat up.

[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/tisdadd/2010-12-21112235.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/tisdadd/2010-12-21112346.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/tisdadd/2010-12-21112857.jpg[/IMG]

Also, I was told that different heads make it sound different, and as you can see it definitely could use a new head. However, I don't think that I should get a new one if there are several different options out there... is this wrong?

I checked and a magnet doesn't stick to it, so I am fairly certain it is the aluminum Supraphonic, but not sure.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Your drum is NOT a Supraphonic.

It's an Acrolite in pretty rough shape, based on the pics you posted.

Posted on 14 years ago
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It's an Acrolite. Like a Supraphonic, but with 8 bowtie lugs instead of 10 imperial lugs.

Current gigging set:
Recent Ludwig Accent 13/16/18/26, (in Silver Sparkle), "updated" 70's Acrolite with cast batter hoop and Trick strainer/butt

Cymbals:
Zildjian K Custom Ride, Dream (Bliss and Contact) crashes and hats, and a Sabian Swish/China.

Other stuff:
60's Ludwig Champagne Sparkle "Traveler's Club Date", under construction. Click Here
70's Acrolite (under RE-construction)
Two 1960's mahogany 32" Ludwig bass drums with Imperial lugs.
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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wrong strainer too

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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It's a Ludwig Acrolite. Made from aluminum like the Supraphonic, but the Acrolite was their student or entry-level drum. In good shape, they often sell for $100-125. In the shape yours is in... considerably less.

On the bright side... It may not be worth a fortune and it may not be the prettiest drum around, but it wouldn't take much to make it sound great.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Thank you very much everyone, that helps a lot. Last time I tried looking for drums it took me almost a month to figure out that I had a slingerland expresso kit.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From tisdadd

Thank you very much everyone, that helps a lot. Last time I tried looking for drums it took me almost a month to figure out that I had a slingerland expresso kit.

There's a super resource for drum IDs at the Drum Guide...

Check it out, you will be amazed with the wealth of knowledge there.

You can link from the drop down box under Visit our Partner Web Sites at the top of every page.

:Santa:

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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