Ludwig Acrolite 1967 - Aluminum

Vintage 1967 Ludwig Acrolite 5x14 Aluminum Snare Drum, Keystone Badge #456385

Model & Identification

• Model: Ludwig Acrolite snare drum, 5" x 14"
• Shell: Seamless spun aluminum ("Ludalloy") shell
• Badge: "Keystone" trademark badge reading "Ludwig Drum Co., Chicago, U.S.A." with serial number 456385
• Estimated year: Based on published Ludwig serial number charts, that serial number falls in the range used during 1967 (roughly 399,000–532,000 for that year)
• Hardware: 8 chrome bowtie-style lugs, triple-flanged steel hoops, single-point lever strainer/throw-off with a wing-screw tension knob (P-83 style, standard for Acrolites of this vintage), corded snare wires (10-12 strand, visible in the bottom-view photo)

Condition

• Batter head has been replaced with a Remo Weather King Pinstripe (not original) — has visible wear/grime buildup in the center
• Snare-side (resonant) head appears to be an original-style Ludwig Weather Master snare head
• Shell shows light scattered scratches and handling marks, but no visible dents or dings