Though billed as a student snare drum, the acrolite or acro shares the same centerbeaded aluminum shell as the supraphonic. The company seems to have gone out of business at the end of 2016. Whats the difference between a ludwig supraphonic and a. Originally introduced in 1963 as a student drum, the ludwig acrolite quickly became the choice of pro players in need of dry, cracking snare tone. If you have any questions relating to any of the acrolite designs or wish to register your plans for technical support, then please contact. Raw unpolished hammered shell imperial lugs keystone badge. Next, check the corresponding dates to these serial numbers which are february 26, 1969 and september 4, 1969. May 10, 2014 in this post, i will provide the tunebot tunings i use for my ludwig acrolite 6. Acrolite about acrolite fiber optic is a manufacturer.
Our ludwig acrolite timeline shows the catalog pages and the changes to the shells and finish. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Now with the look of the original acrolites after years with the black coating. Jun 05, 2017 ludwig artist jason sutter takes this classic workhorse through its paces as he demonstrates the features and sound quality of the lm404c 5x14 acrolite classic snare drum. In this post, i will provide the tunebot tunings i use for my ludwig acrolite 6. Ludwig supraphonic vs acrolite snare drum shootout and sound. The beatles first ed sullivan show on the beatles bible. This new age and limited edition version of the drum features a classic brushed aluminum shell with matching brushed 2. I cant speak to the latter two since ive not touched them or even confirmed their existence. Ludwig chrome supraphonic snare drum, 5x14 inch, lm400.
Comparing ludwig supraphonic 1968, black beauty 2018. Lots of pro drummers from gadd to bonham have used these. From jazz to metal, ludwigs supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or on the stage. Three popular aluminium and brass 5 x 14 ludwig snare in direct comparison. Originally intended as an inexpensive drum for educational purposes in the golden era of the 60s the ludwig acrolite snare drum is a classic piece of the ludwig product lineup. Vintage ludwig snare drums ludwig acrolite snare drum. This snare drum has a seamless beaded brushed aluminum shell. The legendary ludwig acrolite supraphonic snare drum in a beautifully exquisite finish. The sound of the acrolite is slightly rawer due to having 8 contact points on the shell as opposed to 10 for the supra which sounds slightly more controlled. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. Snare drum comparison luwig supraphonicacrolite, tama bb. It is actually ringier, more open, than the copper which wed describe as denser, giving it a rather tighter, more focused feel.
The brand achieved significant popularity in the 1960s due to the endorsement of the beatles drummer ringo starr. This page is dedicated to the ludwig acrolite snare drum. Acrolite and supraphonic shells are the same, sans the chrome finish on the exterior of the supras. The acrophonic snare drum is a combination of ludwigs supraphonic and acrolite snare drums, featuring a handhammered, seamless brushed aluminium shell.
Ludwig is proud to reintroduce acrolite in its original splendor. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. However, if the date codes can be interpreted properly, insight. The acrobible, study bible is a native, offline application designed for a fast interactive experience that makes it. All of the supraphonic shells, that includes the ludalloy or aluminum, brass, bronze are still made in monroe. Questions about the ludwig acrolite snare drum 5 x 14. The real treasure, however, is a free book that you can download titled. Ludwig artist jason sutter takes this classic workhorse through its paces as he demonstrates the features and sound quality of the lm404c 5x14 acrolite classic snare drum. The ludwig acrolite in the 1963 new product catalog. The acrolite can also be built with the rotax 532618. Ludwig 5x14 super ludwig chrome over brass snare drum wnickel hardware. In recent years the latter became the only acrolite option, but now you can again get the acrolite classic with chromeplated fittings plus, until stocks run out, a limited edition.
Tell me about the ludwig acrolite 5x14 snare originally posted by dangermoney warren, the acrolite is a fantastic drum and i would think that yours should work well with any of those head combinations in low volume situations. The lite version features touch navigation, bookmarks. Acrobible lite is a bible application that includes the entire text of the king james version kjv bible. These tunings should serve as good starting points for the ludwig supraphonic 6. Performanceproven to be the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history, the ludwig supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros. Long story short, i walked out with the lm402 supraphonic, but in your demo i prefer the acrolite.
Unfollow ludwig acrolite to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The biplane cruises at 110 mph, has a range of 250 miles, takes off and lands in 500 feet and has a surface ceiling of 12,000 feet. The drum shop i work at does a ton with ludwig so if anyone has any questions i can surely help out in that department. Initially marketed as a student snare during its launch in 1963, the ludwig acrolite quickly gained renown through the music world for the instruments dry, aggressive crack and became a favorite among rock drummers. Ludwig 5x14 supraphonic chrome plated aluminum snare. You can readily find used examples of both models at very good prices. Ludwig aluminum acrolite classic snare drum 14x5 metal. Ludwig 5x14 lm404 acrolite black galaxy price guide reverb. Ludwig hammered acrolite and copperphonic snare drums.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The ludwig 5 x 14 acrolite classic snare drum was first introduced in 1963 as a student drum, but pros quickly discovered that its dry, cracking sound was a fantastic choice for the recording studio and it become one of the most recorded drums in history. Crafted with a seamless beaded aluminum shell and chrome plating, the 5 depth on this model accentuates the natural bite and attack of the aluminum with a crisp character offering some of the most. General description of the acrolite 1b light aircraft the acrolite was designed as a good performing entry level aerobatic capable aircraft in a light, low cost package for those pilots that want a more exciting and challenging aircraft to fly than the more common type of light and ultralight aircraft.
Products manufactured by ludwig include drum kits and hardware. It has a bark with a crisp and dry parchmentlike initial impact, followed by a healthy afterring. The usamade chromeplated, seamless, beaded aluminum shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack. Used ludwig 5x14 acrolite snare drum guitar center. Made from a single aluminum sheet in a matte finish and housed in 2. Ludwigs classic aluminum snare drums have been the standard snare drum since the 1960s. Aug 24, 2016 the acrolite has a higher voice than the copperphonic. Ludwig 5 x 14 acrolite black galaxy snare drum lm404. A video i compiled to compare some of my snare drums. The ludwig lm404c acrolite was first introduced in 1963 as a student model snare drum, it quickly became the choice of pro players looking for a solid dry cracking snare drum tone. Taking as an example a nondate stamped drum with the serial number of 718,321, lets first find the proximate serial numbers to 718,321 which are 689,430 and 743,080 respectively.
The acrolite is a family of canadian amateurbuilt aircraft, designed by ron wilson and produced by acrolite aircraft of kakabeka falls, ontario, in the form of plans for amateur construction. Acrolite is a reliable strategic partner for fiber optic lighting and sensing to oem manufacturers by providing fiber optic solutions engineered to meet specific custom requirements. How to date 1960s ludwig drums by serial numbers not so. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. From jazz to metal, ludwigs supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or stage. Late 70searly 80s acrolite vs mid 2000s supraphonic got them as close as possible. Both were still on original ludwig heads and i played around with tuning and snare tension. Originally designed with the p83 throwoff, it graduated to the p85, both very outdated in terms of what is available in throwoffs in todays drumming market. A true american original, it provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated. Ludwig acrolite supraphonic preloved cariad drum shop. However, due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, the ludwig acrolite supraphonic snare is very rare only a very limited number are. Skip to main content skip to footer site51814776 used 1814776 ludwig 5x14 acrolite snare drum. The acrolite has a higher voice than the copperphonic.
Acrolites are designed to be a quick, easy build for beginners. Elite beaded aluminum snare, which sounds like a vintage ludwig acrolite. The ludwig supraphonic is said to be the most recorded snare drum of all time and it is a great workhorse. Ludwig 10x14 classic maple snare drum in silver sparkle. If you are interested in the history of brushes and brush playing, mr. Acrolite what began as a budget drum when compared to its chromeplated brother, the ludwig acrolite has become a favorite among drummers due to its affordability and sound. Ludwig drums is a us musical instruments manufacturers, focused on percussion. The drums with these date codes had bo badges with serial numbers ranging from 825000 to about 979000 and standard serial numbers in a range from about 49000 to 67000. Ludwig acrolite 14x5 lm404c ludwig acrolite snare drum. The ludwig lm400 supraphonic 5x14 snare is one of the most recorded instruments in history, and for good reason. Snare drums free delivery possible on eligible purchases.