I have these 2 snares I am trying to figure out.
I bought this Ludwig yesterday with a case for $140 at a music store. Label said "Old Ludwig". Looks like an early '60's Acrolite to me...?
Was in very good shape with a single scratch near the badge, haven't cleaned it up yet. Serial # 48803
...and this Gretsch that I know nothing about. It has been on a "long term loan" to me from an old drummer of mine for about 10 years and am wondering what or if I should offer him. The throw is locked and he (or somebody) did a bad job removing the wrap (?) and did a poor job of trying to refinish it. Sounds great even in it's condition!
Model # 4103 Serial # 64005
Doh! once I squinted and saw the 4 & searched for 4103 instead of 103 on the Gretsch a wealth of info here came up. Hate to ask stuff when the answers are already on here...eyes like a hawk I tell ya.
Still would love to hear what someone would offer for this given the circumstances.
The Gretsch, even in the condition it's in, is likely worth over $200.
Yes, that's a keystone-badge Acrolite....I didn't know they made 'em before the b/o badge era.
My acro is a KB. Mine has cob hoops, that one probably does also.
[COLOR="DarkRed"]Lucky...were these heavier or different from the b/o Acros at all ?????[/COLOR]
Sorry,never had a BO acro to compare it to.
[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'd be curious. Anyone ????[/COLOR]
Yes, COB via the magnet test.
How do you tell the difference between this being an Acro or a Supraphonic from the same era? Is it just the Chrome shell vs. The Aluminum? Are the lugs different? otherwise they look very similar.
I think the supras have ten lugs. ( I think )
