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Officially is this a Supraphonic or Acrolite? Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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This snare came with a vintage Slingerland kit purchased on ebay over 5 years ago.

Size: 14 x 6.5"

Lugs: Imperial (10 lugs total)

Strainer: 2-hole Blackface

Hoops: triple flange

Tone control knob: 1 inch diameter

Badge: pointed blue & olive

Serial number: 1306443

Question: Is this a Supraphonic without the chrome finish or an early Acrolite with Imperial lugs? My first thought was Acrolite but I've removed the lugs and there is no indication that his drum was ever fitted with bow tie lugs. The outer shell is super smooth. Unfortunately there are no stamps or markings on the inside of the shell. Would I be right to date this around 1977?

Thanks for your help,

Anthony

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Posted on 11 years ago
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those have been called 10 lug acrolites. most that ive seen have had the bowtie lugs however. that's a beauty..

technically, youre right about the supra thing though. its a supra that does not have the chrome finish.

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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awesome drum !

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Whatever it may be.....unless you want Mike to lose sleep....You have to put him first on your "if I sell list"...he eats up the unexplained oddities.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow, that's a nice snare! Bet it sounds great.

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 11 years ago
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Acrophonic? Supralite? Officially very collectible!

Posted on 11 years ago
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I have just the opposite with Bowtie lugs and chrome Ludalloy shell with Chicago Keystone badge. Did they run out of Imperial lugs that day? I have heard of this type snare coming with the 75th anniversary kits, but I have no definitive answer really. Great snare though. I would say this is a Supraphonic.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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vibes-great snare! I just bought one of those in the 5" version. 10 lugs,chrome, large Chicago badge with no serial number. large portion of my badge goes under the head. shell was certainly meant for a b/o badge. how about yours?

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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vibes - awesome snare! Thank you for posting that pic - it's so cool knowing that version exists!

Posted on 11 years ago
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From mlayton

vibes-great snare! I just bought one of those in the 5" version. 10 lugs,chrome, large Chicago badge with no serial number. large portion of my badge goes under the head. shell was certainly meant for a b/o badge. how about yours?mike

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