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1971 Acrolite with Engraved Serial Number Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Oops ... I misread the date on the inside of the drum and it's really a 1970 drum. Can a Moderator change the Title date to 1970?

I just picked up a June 19, 1970 Acrolite with a hand engraved 4 digit serial number . It came with the original heads/wires, original case, stand, a dozen rudiment books and some sticks. I bought it from the original owner and they even gave me the original sales receipt. The serial number is also listed on the receipt.

This is one of the cleanest Acrolites I've seen. Eye Ball There are no scratches in the shell and the chrome is spotless. Based on the batter head wear, it was definitely used. The owner did a great job taking care of this drum.

I'll get pictures posted soon. Let me know if anyone's interested in any additional information for documentation purposes.

- Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
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Great score!! Especially with original parts and receipt!! Looking forward to seeing some pics...Kudos to you!!

Cheers

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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 1142 Threads: 134

Ok, here are some pictures. I haven't cleaned the drum yet! Mind Blowi

-Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 5295 Threads: 226

Wow!! Looks very nice, even before the cleaning!! That`s a nice drum to have in your arsenal...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 1142 Threads: 134

Here are some pictures after the cleaning. I'm almost afraid to take this snare out of the case!

This drum has the Ludwig script butt-end and a P-85 strainer. There is 1 washer between the outside of the shell and each of the the strainer mount machine screws, which allows the bottom of the strainer to clear the hoop when the snares are dis-engaged.

I'm keeping the original heads and wires, but I installed an Evans Power Center Reverse Dot, a Hazy 300 and some Puresound Custom Pro 20 wires. For now the batter head is set high (Drumdial - 90) and the resonant head is set medium (Drumdial - 75), which produces a nice quick crack.

-Tim

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Nice score, and I did see this but I was crazy with the SBP kit. I tell you that guy was so hard to get a hold of, and to get to buy it 3 days later? nuts! Hay by the way, need any vintage bass drum blankets?

flowers2

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Posted on 12 years ago
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