Vintage Ludwig Acrolite 5x14 – Circa 1968 – Rare 10-Lug Configuration – Keystone Badge

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Ludwig Acrolite 5x14 snare drum, dating to approximately 1968, featuring the uncommon and highly desirable 10-lug configuration.

This is not your typical 8-lug Acrolite. The 10-lug design offers excellent tuning flexibility, sensitivity, articulation, and a powerful, focused response.

Features & Details:

- Vintage Ludwig aluminum shell – 5x14

- Uncommon 10-lug configuration

- Original-era Keystone badge – Chicago, USA

- Vintage Ludwig internal round muffler

- Vintage Ludwig throw-off

- an extra lug , No extra holes

- Bright, articulate attack with excellent body and projection

- Beautiful vintage appearance

Condition:

Very good+ vintage condition for its age, showing normal signs of use, including minor scratches, cosmetic marks, and some wear on the hardware. Please carefully review all photographs and video attached , as they are part of the description.

This snare has an impressive combination of sensitivity, body, projection, and controlled overtones. Despite its 5-inch depth, it delivers a surprisingly full and powerful sound. Sound file available upon request

A wonderful addition for vintage Ludwig enthusiasts, collectors, or working drummers looking for something beyond the standard Acrolite.

Thank you for looking!