Looks a lot like the slingerland aluminum snare drums inside.

Very nice drum and thanks for posting.

I know where one's for sale, but are they worth it from a collector's standpoint? It's at a music store and priced accordingly.

-Tim

From a collectors standpoint I would say yes. It's the reason I bought it. I'm adding rare snares in excellent shape to my collection. They are like fine pieces of art in my eyes. I have plenty of player drums as well. I'm now looking for an appropriate display case if anyone has any suggestions.

The new Ludwig dating Guide by Richard E. Gier may shed some light.He did a lot of research.

Thanks for the props, but alas, I do not mention anything about prototypes or first generation acrolites. I try to stick to what I know, and that topic is not one I am qualified to discuss.