Description
Condition: This drum has some signs of wear being from the 90s and an older version, including a missing Ludwig badge, minor powder coating wear near a lug, and a replaced muffler. It comes with a fresh Remo Ambassador batter head for immediate use. Despite these minor imperfections, it remains a fantastic vintage instrument for drummers seeking professional quality and classic tone.
The Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite is a classic aluminium snare drum, renowned for its distinctive sound and vintage appeal. Produced mainly from the 1990s to 2012, this model—affectionately known as the “Blacrolite"—features a sleek black powder-coated finish with subtle multi-coloured sparkles, making it both visually striking and sonically impressive.
Main Features
- Seamless 1.4mm or 1.6mm beaded aluminium shell
- Textured Black Galaxy powder-coated finish with multi-coloured sparkle
- Size: 14 inches diameter x 5 inches depth
- Equipped with 8 double-sided bow-tie style lugs for precise tuning
- Internal round puck-style tone muffler with external adjustment knob for dynamic snare control
- Fresh Remo Ambassador batter head included
Crafted with a seamless beaded aluminium shell, it delivers Ludwig’s signature dry, woody, and focused tone. Perfectly suited for studio recordings and live performances, this 14 x 5 inch snare offers a versatile tuning range and controlled overtones.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of shell does the Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite have?
The drum features a seamless beaded aluminium shell, either 1.4mm or 1.6mm thick, delivering a focused and classic snare tone.
➤ What is the size of this snare drum?
This Ludwig Acrolite has a 14 inch diameter and 5 inch depth, a versatile size for various music styles.
➤ What kind of finish does the Black Galaxy Acrolite feature?
It has a textured black powder coating embedded with subtle multi-coloured sparkles, known as the Black Galaxy or Galaxy Sparkle finish.
➤ Is the drum ready to play out of the box?
Yes, it includes a freshly replaced Remo Ambassador batter head, making it ready for immediate use.
➤ Does this snare come with a muffler?
Yes, it has an internal round puck-style tone muffler that is adjustable via an external knob, allowing tailored snare response.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
We regret that we do not ship this item outside the UK
