mystery snare drum.

[comic amusement]

serial #: 613297

does anyone know what this thing is?

the photos of it are at

http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc238/wert146/

[Drumatix]

I don't think it is a Ludwig Supraphonic 400, but judging buy the lugs and the mid 60's keystone badge it could be a Ludwig Acrolite, I think they were around in the 60's.

What size is it and have you any idea on the age?

Acrolite's were 14x5 and Supraphonics were 14x5 and 14x6.5.

I had a brief look on the internet and the serial points to 1968.

I hope this helps.

[comic amusement]

dave, the guy who gave it to me, said it was from the 30's

i dont really think its that old...
i would guess, since it has plastic heads, that its from the 60's

i will ask dave, and if he knows ill post it.

[Drumatix]

Nice one!

Gave it to you, very nice, has Dave got a vintage snare to give to me!

I have restored a few drums but nothing major, do you plan to restore it?

I'd love to have ago at a snare like that, you are a lucky boy.

[DrumEatDrum]

Originally Posted by comic amusement

dave, the guy who gave it to me, said it was from the 30's

i dont really think its that old...
i would guess, since it has plastic heads, that its from the 60's

i will ask dave, and if he knows ill post it.

No where near as old as the 1930's.

In the 30's, drums has claw and hook over straight hoops with tube lugs.

That, and Ludwig didn't start serial numbers until the 1960's.

It does resemble a Ludwig Acrolite.

Either way, it looks like a nice find.

[sacco]

It is a Ludwig Acrolite from the Sixties.

Have a look at this document and see what it says about the Acrolite.

[comic amusement]

sweet, thanks guys.

yea, he said it was from the 60's