1964 Ludwig Acrolite 14x5" Snare Drum - Ultra-Rare First-Year Serialized with COB Hoops!The Ultimate Vintage Holy Grail Acrolite
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, early production 1964 Ludwig 14x5" 8-lug Acrolite snare drum (Serial Number: 124720). If you know your Ludwig history, you know that 1964 was a monumental milestone—it marked the absolute first year that Ludwig introduced serial numbers on their badges. This specific piece is a legendary player's drum from that historic first run.The Ultra-Rare COB (Chrome Over Brass) Hoops
Adding massive collector value and an incredible sonic upgrade to this drum is the presence of original vintage COB (Chrome Over Brass) hoops. Finding a first-year 1964 Acrolite is hard enough, but finding one factory-equipped with COB hoops is an absolute unicorn. Because the Acrolite is an 8-lug drum, sourcing vintage 8-lug brass hoops on the aftermarket is nearly impossible today. They are highly sought after by collectors and drastically elevate this instrument above standard steel-hoop models.The Sonic Magic of Brass on Aluminum
What do COB hoops bring to the table? Standard steel hoops can sometimes make aluminum sound overly dry or choke the shell. These heavy brass hoops open up the drum entirely. They provide a much warmer, richer, and fatter vintage tone with complex overtones, while giving you an incredibly solid, musical, and cutting rimshot. It is the perfect marriage of aluminum crispness and brass warmth.Born in the Legendary Chicago Factory – Pure Vintage Mojo!
This drum was crafted in Ludwig's historic Chicago factory during the golden era of American drum manufacturing. It is over 60 years old and wears its history proudly. This isn't a flawless museum piece; it is a drum with serious vintage mojo and a vibe that modern drums simply cannot replicate. Please check out the photos closely—they speak for themselves and show the true vintage character of this instrument!The Sound: A Studio Monster

• Shell & Hardware: Mechanically sound, fully functional, and ready to record. The iconic Keystone Badge is firmly seated.
• Sound: While it has plenty of vintage mojo on the outside, sonically, this drum is an absolute masterpiece. I have professional recording studio tracks featuring this exact snare drum. It sounds absolutely phenomenal under microphones, sitting perfectly in the mix with that classic vintage pop, warmth, and body. Message me and I will gladly share the audio/video files so you can hear it yourself!

🗺️ LOCATION, SHIPPING & HOLIDAY NOTICE:

• Local Pickup: You are more than welcome to visit me in Kraków, Poland to inspect, test, and pick up the snare in person!
• Safe Shipping: If you live further away, I guarantee professional, bulletproof packaging. This historic instrument will be packed with ultimate care and shipped securely to your doorstep.
• 📅 Summer Schedule: Please note that I am on vacation from July 20th to August 3rd. During this window, I will have limited internet access, and I will be able to ship the drum immediately upon my return starting August 3rd. Feel free to message me to arrange the details!

Please note: The price listed here is roughly 12% more comparing to my direct prices on Instagram / Facebook due to platform transaction fees (630 EUR / ~$705 USD / ~2688 PLN vs. 565 EUR / ~$630 USD / ~2400 PLN direct).

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a true first-year Chicago classic with incredible mojo and the rarest hoop configuration Ludwig ever offered on this model. Priced to sell!