Vintage Ludwig Acrolite aluminum shell snare drum.

Noted for their dry crisp tone these vintage Acrolites have appreciated significantly in value over the last several years and continue to be in high demand.

This drum is 100% original. Pointed corner Blue and Olive badge, serial numbers 1861268. Chicago Ill production date. 14x5 inch size.

Excellent condition, from the original non-smoking owner. No missing or broken parts, original p85 throw off, original butt plate, original hoops and lugs, and original internal muffler assembly with external baseball bat muffler control arm. All components in excellent working order.

Shell exterior is in excellent clean condition  no non original holes in the shell, no dents or scratches. Natural brushed aluminum finish.

Throw off works great, smooth and responsive action, as does the muffler. Badge in excellent condition, no damage, badge and grommet are affixed tightly to the drum.

Original Ludwig coated batter head, original Ludwig clear resonant head, original Ludwig snare wires. The batter head shows some wear and there is a very small hole, still a playable head. I have chosen to leave this original head in place as testimony to the drum's originality.

Fast, insured shipping. No disappointments.

I specialize in collecting and selling vintage drums - primarily vintage Ludwig drums and Ludwig hardware and parts. Most of these drums are in all original collector quality condition, from the original owners, with original parts and no modifications. I provide combined shipping on multiple item purchases. An example of current inventory is shown in last photos.