Photos are of this exact drum
Ludwig Acrolite, 1960s
14 x 5 · Keystone badge · Serial 339746
Listed Jan 2026 and sold. It stays in the ledger as a record of what comes through.
Inspection sheet
Entry No. 011 · listed Jan 2026- Maker
- Ludwig
- Model
- Acrolite
- Size
- 14 x 5
- Badge
- Keystone
- Serial
- 339746Check: Title says 338453; the spec list says 339746.
- Era
- 1960s
- Shell
- Lightweight aluminium
- Throw-off / strainer
- P83 throw-off, working
- Lugs
- 8 'bow tie' lugs
- Hoops
- Triple flange
- Muffler
- Internal 'baseball bat' muffler, working
- Wires
- Pure Sound Blaster snare wires
- Heads
- Brand new Remo Coated Ambassador
- Condition
- Good condition, signs of age for sure but still with decades left in it
- Came from
- “sourced from Savannah, Georgia, USA”
Not stated in the listing original parts, replaced or modified, configuration, work done. Ask Jared before you buy if it matters to you.
“this drum is ready to be played, not live in a museum.”Jared, in the listing
This one just landed in Australia after picking it up in the US whilst hunting for Vintage Snares. Not just an Acrolite, but a vintage Keystone Badge era!
A total classic - every drummer should have an acro in their arsenal.
This snare was sourced from Savannah, Georgia, USA and is now in Australia, ready for shipping.
The Acrolite is THE drum for that fatback tone from all your favourite vintage records.
This Snare is a Keystone Badge version making it from 60's.
Acrolites;
- Lightweight Aluminium Shell
- 8 'Bow tie'Lugs
- Triple Flange Hoops
- P83 Throw-Off
- Internal 'Baseball Bat' Muffler
P83 Throw-off and Internal Muffler are both working in good condition.
This Snare overall is in good condition, signs of age for sure but still with decades left in it. Great option for playing and gigging - this drum is ready to be played, not live in a museum.
Brand New Remo Coated Ambassador Head
Pure Sound Blaster Snare wires
This snare is set-up and ready to play - you can see the Heads, Wires and condition all from these photo that are of this exact snare!
Serial Number: 339746
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