I picked up a used acrolite in a local music store 8 years ago. I had no idea what this snare was, It just felt right for a low pitch secondary snare and was super cheap. Little did I know that I would eventually fall in love with this snare. I love practicing, rehearsing, recording and playing live gigs with it. Rimshots have the perfect amount of crack, no more no less. Hitting the drum in the center generates a sound that is expressive yet easy to control. It's a snare that always lets me play what I actually mean to play.
Welcome back to my "Snare of the Month" series 🥳!! Today we're talking about my beloved Ludwig Acrolite from the 70ies ❤️. The demo with the various tunings etc. starts at 07:45 💪. I hope you enjoy this video and I'll hit you up with a new one soon🤘.
off topic but i like your kick sound. just enough batter. also thanks for doing gushy tuning it's hard to always get good snare vids in that low shit im into
Interesting, my later, maybe 90s Blackrolite is not nearly so dry. Why would the 8 lug version (Acro) be dryer than the 10 lug version (Supra)? Some kinda black magic going on. Thanks for the great vid, lots of good tunings to try and fantastic playing!
Thanks, Jeremy 🙏. Well, I can't answer that exactly. Every drum is different. And the recording and the room it's recorded in adds to that. Maybe side by side there would be less of a difference, maybe even more...
On second reading I don't really understand your question. So your Blackrolite is not so dry? But that is too an Acro, not a Supra. The Acro is ALWAYS dryer than a Supra. Supras are more open, more high fidelity...
Hi Simon. More of a rhetorical question. I've heard this before, that Acro's are dryer than Supra's. I don't have a Supra myself. I think my Acro is less dry than yours, but yeah that could be the room and recording. I find it strange though. In general, when folks talk about 8 vs 10 lug snares, some say 8's tend to be more open at lower to mid tunings because there is less hardware mass on the drum, similar to the thinking on lighter /thinner hoops. The Acro /Supra seem to defy this logic.
@@jeremyschneider9531 That is very true, less lugs make the drum more open. So a Acro with 10 lugs would be even dryer, a supra with 8 lugs even more open. But this is just the lugs. You can't compare a Supra to an Acro, as it is a completely different shell. The Acro is brushed alu, which makes it very dry. The supra is chrome plated, which makes it more brilliant sounding.
Beautiful drums.. in my opinion the vintages sound better, also the 60's has more brightness of sound comparison with the 70/80. Could you do a video of 70 Ludwig Black Beauty vs modern one ? Nice video your techniques are impressive as well your contents
Hi there and thanks 🥳🙏. I would love to do that comparison - could you please send me a 70s Black Beauty and a modern one 😅😅? Just kidding... Maybe some day I get a hold on one of them (or both) and make a video 👍🤘...
I absolutely looooove the Absolute Hybrid Maple snare ❤. I have a video on that one, too 😉: th-cam.com/video/iXdTV69udi0/w-d-xo.html The Recording Custom Brass is what I'm using most these days, though: th-cam.com/video/W-N4KP2f2ow/w-d-xo.html 🥳🤘
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I picked up a used acrolite in a local music store 8 years ago. I had no idea what this snare was, It just felt right for a low pitch secondary snare and was super cheap. Little did I know that I would eventually fall in love with this snare. I love practicing, rehearsing, recording and playing live gigs with it. Rimshots have the perfect amount of crack, no more no less. Hitting the drum in the center generates a sound that is expressive yet easy to control. It's a snare that always lets me play what I actually mean to play.
Thanks for sharing and congrats on finding your dream snare 🥳!
Welcome back to my "Snare of the Month" series 🥳!!
Today we're talking about my beloved Ludwig Acrolite from the 70ies ❤️.
The demo with the various tunings etc. starts at 07:45 💪.
I hope you enjoy this video and I'll hit you up with a new one soon🤘.
Because of this video i decided to buy myself one, finally got it a month ago, an 82 model, it is one of the best snares i have ever played!
Thanks and congrats on your new snare 🥳😎!
I have one from the 70s and one from the 80s. Love them both. My two favorite of the twelve snares I own.
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I am hunting one down for a good price as I played one in junior high school (many) years ago and LOVED it. This is a killer snare drum.
It sure is - good luck 🥳!!
Having owned several Acrolites I personally think the 90s/00s Blacrolites are the best sounding iteration. However they all sound great.
I got a new one in 79. I still play it with my kit today.
Beautiful!
Ludwig snares ❤️
Wow, love those grooves! I have 2 Acrolites. A ‘71 smooth finish, & a 80’s black galaxy finish.
Thanks - and awesome 🙏💪
This video makes me want to pull my Acrolite out and play it!
Awesome - You should do it 😎
This snare is not my cup of coffee ☕ but your drumming definitely! 👍👏😉
Thanks 🥳. Let me guess: not enough overtones 😅?
yeah! new video! :)
I came for the snare, but stayed for the drumming!🙂
Oh thanks 🤗🙏!!
11/8 😱 very nice
Watching from Philippines
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i have the black galaxy version with diecast hoops....i love my snare.
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off topic but i like your kick sound. just enough batter. also thanks for doing gushy tuning it's hard to always get good snare vids in that low shit im into
Thank you 🙏😊!! I'm glad you like it 😎.
Interesting, my later, maybe 90s Blackrolite is not nearly so dry. Why would the 8 lug version (Acro) be dryer than the 10 lug version (Supra)? Some kinda black magic going on. Thanks for the great vid, lots of good tunings to try and fantastic playing!
Thanks, Jeremy 🙏. Well, I can't answer that exactly. Every drum is different. And the recording and the room it's recorded in adds to that. Maybe side by side there would be less of a difference, maybe even more...
On second reading I don't really understand your question. So your Blackrolite is not so dry? But that is too an Acro, not a Supra. The Acro is ALWAYS dryer than a Supra. Supras are more open, more high fidelity...
Hi Simon. More of a rhetorical question. I've heard this before, that Acro's are dryer than Supra's. I don't have a Supra myself. I think my Acro is less dry than yours, but yeah that could be the room and recording.
I find it strange though. In general, when folks talk about 8 vs 10 lug snares, some say 8's tend to be more open at lower to mid tunings because there is less hardware mass on the drum, similar to the thinking on lighter /thinner hoops. The Acro /Supra seem to defy this logic.
@@jeremyschneider9531 That is very true, less lugs make the drum more open. So a Acro with 10 lugs would be even dryer, a supra with 8 lugs even more open. But this is just the lugs. You can't compare a Supra to an Acro, as it is a completely different shell. The Acro is brushed alu, which makes it very dry. The supra is chrome plated, which makes it more brilliant sounding.
Do you have a Gretsch chrome over brass? My all time favourite
No, but a 1974 Rogers Dynasonic Chrome over Brass is on its way ❤!!
The only differences in modern acro and vintage is that modern acro has 10 lugs and old has 8. Also modern acros have much better throw off
Beautiful drums.. in my opinion the vintages sound better, also the 60's has more brightness of sound comparison with the 70/80. Could you do a video of 70 Ludwig Black Beauty vs modern one ? Nice video your techniques are impressive as well your contents
Hi there and thanks 🥳🙏. I would love to do that comparison - could you please send me a 70s Black Beauty and a modern one 😅😅? Just kidding... Maybe some day I get a hold on one of them (or both) and make a video 👍🤘...
@@SimonSpringerMusic i have a black beauty 6.5x14 1976
@@Uzziel_lay_drums 😍
I want one
I have all the Ludwig's in question, (I'm a Ludwig guy) but how do you like the Yamaha Hybrid? I have one and love it.
I absolutely looooove the Absolute Hybrid Maple snare ❤. I have a video on that one, too 😉: th-cam.com/video/iXdTV69udi0/w-d-xo.html
The Recording Custom Brass is what I'm using most these days, though:
th-cam.com/video/W-N4KP2f2ow/w-d-xo.html
🥳🤘
What was the "second head"?
Just a cut out normal single ply coated head - like a Remo Coated Ambassador. I actually cut an Evans UV1, because I didn't like it.
@@SimonSpringerMusic ah! Like just laid over the top?
@@DavidLopez-cj1hy exactly 👍. I show it here: th-cam.com/video/arn7C7FWPN4/w-d-xo.html