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Year for this Acro and Which Muffler

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Hey guys.

This was advertised as a 4x13 on GC used.

Nope, 5x14 acro.

What year do you think this was made?

SN: 3116973

Also which muffler goes on this one?

Looking for a correct muffler to buy.

Thanks All

sa

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Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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The badges with rounded edges are from the later 1970's. So I'd say 78-79. This type of internal tone control would have been used.

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- Jay
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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My guess is '82-'84 due to the serial number and black outline around the serial number.

An '84 Ludwig catalog shows that type of badge. I don't believe the '82 catalog does.

But who knows with Ludwig.

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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The badge is from the 80's, but it doesn't have the powder coating they started to use. It has that later 70's - early 80's look.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Here is a link to the resource I use on Acrolites.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30000

Collecting information about the following for ongoing research projects:
Gretsch drums with serial numbers,
Ludwig Keystone and B/O badge drums with serial numbers and date stamps,
Ludwig Standards from 1968-73, and
Ludwigs with paper labels from 1971-72
www.GretschDrumDatingGuide.com
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From KCDrumDad

Here is a link to the resource I use on Acrolites.http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30000

Oh dear that is a thick thread! We all need to bookmark that one!

I have been to that drum shop and have met that guy - though I never knew him as ludwigvondrumcrazy at that time. I recall discussing Flitz with him and yes, he is THE drum restorer for our mutual friend, the shop owner. His work is impeccable.

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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If you're going to GC check out the new hammered Acrolite. I guess it needed to be drier.

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Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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From Mo Tonkie

If you're going to GC check out the new hammered Acrolite. I guess it needed to be drier.

... and two pieces of Moon Gel. Just let that drum breath! It begs to have some of it's overtones be free.

-Tim

Posted on 9 years ago
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