Hey everybody, I'm new right now. Not much experience with this sort of thing;
couldn't even find the introduction forum to say hello. But I digress. I just picked up an Acrolite, want to say late 70s early 80s - serial number 3125036 B/O with rounded tips. Here's where I'm getting stumped: it has a rather pale gray shell that's wrinkle finish inside and out. It appears to be fully original factory spec right down to the skins, there's the number 790 stamped on the inside of the shell. Also it has the black face P-85 strainer with two holes threaded and the newer strap holder attachment on it like the silver face p-85s. Not sure if this is a type of powder coat or a wrinkle finish painting process but it's very well applied and consistent inside and out - even the bearing edge has "bumps" on it that can be seen through the snare side skin at the bearing edge. I've looked all over the web, only found one on ebay with little to no description at all - seller knows virtually nothing about it (seemed like a non drummer). I've looked everywhere in the old Ludwig catalogs on-line... and nothing... This drum seems to have a little bit of everything on it: late 70s badge, early 80s serial number, mid-late 80s P-85 with 90s strap attachment? Any ideas? Thanks, Eric
