Is the Black Galaxy Ludwig Acrolite a gimmick?
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- With the last two #snaresaturday videos focusing on @LudwigDrumsHQ Acrolite's from the late 60s and 70s, it's time to showcase my 1st drum, an LM404 - known as the black galaxy Ludwig Acrolite (blackrolite). Is the Black Galaxy Ludwig Acrolite a gimmick? Let's find out!
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - History of Acrolite
01:35 - Why this drum hits home
02:16 - Black Galaxy Acrolite Specs
03:52 - Low Tuning
04:51 - Medium-Low Tuning
06:05 - Medium Tuning
07:18 - High Tuning
08:46 - Cranked Tuning
09:47 - Comparing Acrolite Models
Is the Black Galaxy Ludwig Acrolite a gimmick?
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Three Ludwig snare drum videos in a row and now I'm on reverb looking at snare drums .. (again 😂)
It’s bad when you flip flop between eBay, Reverb, and Facebook marketplace 😂
Been eying up the 6.5x14 blackrolite floating around…
I’ve heard that those are harder to find, I’d snag one if I could!
There's a couple floating around right now...It's very tempting
The blacro was the first acro I got, for free at that. I've had others, and the blacro seems MUCH drier than the Grey ones. It records so well. I still want to get another Grey one now. Great video as usual!
It’s another great drum to have for sure. Really liked the medium tuning with this one! What era gray acro would you consider getting?
@@NickCostaMusic any of them. I had the orange peel, whatever year those were and it was great. A 60s would be a dream!
@aparker507 totally, that's why I jumped on the late 60s I got during the pandemic. Just sounds so good.
My old band mate from our first band we were in together had one of these and the plain one with the blue & olive badge and one day I was visiting him and he said, "hey man...pick one of the drums that you like and it is yours." I picked the Black Galaxy and use it as my main snare for everything! Cheers!
That was super generous, and a great choice!
I was cleaning out a storage building for my mother in law when I found a black hard shell Ludwig case. Inside was this snare in mint condition. I use it today on my main kit and it sounds better than any snare I own.
That's a great find! Such a great sound, too
I think im gonna have to get one to add to the 6 other Ludwigs in my collection
It’s a great idea, @jkozol !
@@NickCostaMusic if you insist!
Any @ludwigdrumshq purchase is a no brainer!
Agreed!
Snare blends still at high tuning -a perfect accompaniment to a group.
Totally - this thing just works!
I loved the drum at the high tuning. A medium high tuning would’ve been interesting, at the cranked tuning, I thought the drum choked out. All in all a great sounding. I own a regular acro and according to the serial number was manufactured in 1978 and is in pristine condition.
I agree with you, @ronniek7748 - this drum in a high tuning really sings. That's a great acrolite you have! Is it a smooth shell or does it have that orange peel texture?
Once again proving you can't go wrong with an acro! At home I don't notice any real difference between my '70s and the black acro.
Someone else just did a supra shootout between three of them and I found that interesting. I would enjoy the same with the Acros.
You really can’t - they just work in my opinion!
That’s good to know about the two you have - do they have the same heads on them?
Great video!
Blackrolites do look amazing and they definitely sound more dry than one's from 60s or 70s. Right now my go-to snare is LM405 Blackrolite - 10 lugs and no muffler. Absolutely love it!
That’s what another viewer mentioned too! I’ll have to do a side by side comparison one day. Is your LM405 a modern era, or the 6.5x14 black galaxy?
@@NickCostaMusic Oh, definitely do a side by side comparison, that would be sweet!
My LM405 is from 2009 - 6.5x14 with a P85.
Great choice! Upgrade to the new P88AC throw off, and you got a modern workhorse
I’ve gone through a few higher end Ludwig snares now trying to “upgrade” but I always go back to my old blackcrolite in the end. I love how dry and warm it is for a metal snare. Upgraded the throw and put some pure sound wires on it and it’s perfect for me as guy who’s just gigging smaller venues for the most part.
Nice, @TheOriginalRealist ! What throw off did you end up putting on it, and what do you like most about the drum?
Nice review! Just acquired my first 90s “Blackrolite” and I excited to get it! I think it’s awesome at all tunings and that finish looks terrific! Gorgeous, as well as unique from everything else out there. I listened to Acrolites from the 60s, 70s and 80s and found that I preferred this one and the smooth silver was more plain Jane style to me. I prefer the low tuning but know it can still sound killer at higher tunings and has the satisfying crack I want my ears to smoke.
That’s a great drum to add to your collection. So awesome to hear you’re getting one! I love my 60s Acrolite, though the blackrolite has a slightly different tone that I love. Slightly drier, and s super versatile.
Had a Blacro and an 80s orange peel I couldn’t get either to sound like my 78 Acro. Didn’t have the same crack or feel. Yours sounds really good especially at the higher tunings. Must have been my inexperience tuning.
My favorite is my 69 Acro Keystone badge. It just looks and sounds right. I still have the 78 also.
Keep them videos coming….
Some folks say the shell was from different suppliers, which could be why they all sound different. I’m with you - love the sound of my late 60s acrolite, though I still have this blackrolite on my kit since filming this. It rips!
Appreciate the kind words and support, thank you! 🙏🏼 🥁
Sounds quite familiar... Since it's the same as one of my go-to snares!
You play yours better than me however... 😮
It's a great go-to snare.
I really appreciate that, thank you @jeremyschneider9531 ! If you have any vids of you playing send em my way - would love to check them out.
I found a black galaxy acrolite on guitar center used and it was i believe around $100-$200 Dollars and ive seen that kinda drum go for much more than that so i believe i got it for a steal. Amazing sound.
Totally! Guitar Center's used website is my favorite to search. Lot of great drums for CHEAP!
Can you make an A-B comparison between the the regular acto and the one with the holes?
Of course - that's a great suggestion! Appreciate that
what notes are the heads in the high tuning, if you don't mind sharing. Loving the way this drum sounds.
I'm not sure, @KevinCarpenter-ci9wb - I don't use any type of tuning device when tuning drums. What I can say is that the bottom head is the same throughout, tabletop tight to get a snappy snare response. Top head was adjusted with 1/2 turn between each tuning.
It sounds good through the entire tuning range but-and this might just be me-it sounds REALLY good both low and cranked.
Pretty wild, right? Especially since snares sound decent either really low, or really high. It’s rare one does what this one does. Did you like it with or without the inter damper?
@@NickCostaMusic as you know . . . it all comes down to what you wanna do, the music you’re supporting, etc. . . . sometimes you want it to ring, sometimes you don’t!
Couldn't agree more!
You mention the p85 throw off, what are the down falls of this throw off? I think Im going to get one of these drums soon. Lots of them to choose from.
From time to time they can either disengage while playing, or the snares become looser and looser as you play. I personally only experienced the wires coming loose, but I've had friends who had it completely disengage when playing.
@@NickCostaMusic thanks for the reply! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a black galaxy, its in the mail right now. Ill see how the p85 treats me, but it great to know ludwig makes a drop in replacement.
No problem, always happy to help! I still have P85s on some drums with no issues. If they start to get wonky, p88 throw is the way to go!
I had a black Galaxy Ludwig snare. Gave to a friend's daughter so she could learn drums
What a great drum to start with, @ronbaker8383 ! Is she still playing?
That black acrolite sounds like my clear vista lite snare drum.. dry for sure. Undampened it sounds good, dampened nope! I personally don’t like any kind of ring deadening!
They’d great, I gig mine, despite having six other superb snares, having replaced the junky stock throwoff with a P88. Works a charm.
So happy @ludwigdrumshq designed the new P88s to fit the old throw off hole spacing. It's the greatest upgrade by far. Besides your blackrolite, what's another go-to snare in your collection?
Doesn't sound cranked at all, I'd say high tuning or jazz tuning...sounds great to my ears.
That's a great recommendation, appreciate that! What comes to mind when you hear something is cranked?
Per the thumbnail, what's an Actolote?
Spelling is hard, and thank you for bringing this to my attention!
The Blacrolite is the real deal.
For sure - one of my favorite snares!
UV2 on mine at church, sounds great!
A nice dry sound with a ton of bite! How do you have the drum tuned?
@@NickCostaMusic probably medium low, enough to get good response for rolls. Cranked up high not appropriate for our morning church services :)
The dampener is probably just barely touching the head. Without the dampener still get a good rim shot with nice overtones
That's one way to wake up the congregation🤣
Oh nice - just give it some subtle dampening.
I find on my blacrolite ,cranked up and muffler on that it is slightly drier and a touch darker than my 70's acrolite . do you get a better recording with the bottom mic?
Good to know! The bottom mic really helps get the snare response - I’ll mix it 60/40 between the top and bottom mic. What did you think of the sound?
sounded good to me
What's an Actolote?
Spelling is hard 🤦🏻♂️
This Acrolite, a.k.a Blackrolite, is slightly drier because of the powder coat finish, but it still sounds like a classic ludwig aluminum snare drum.
A few others said the same thing. I wonder if the silver powder coated (orange peel acrolite) is the same?
To answer the question, no it’s not a gimmick. It’s a gimmie! I use an Evans Genera dry with a medium tension and hazy 300 snare side with Puresound snares on mine.
Seems like a common theme - a few others commented using that same genera dry head, and the late 70s I picked up had one on it too. That thing must CUT!
@@NickCostaMusic I haven't had the opportunity to really let loose on it yet, but one of the sound techs specifically requested that I bring that drum when he's moving sliders. I think I have a winner!
When the tech requests a specific drum, well then like you said - it's a winner!
My least favorite. The later drums dont sound as good to me. After they started powder coating them, the sound changed.
Definitely changed for sure. Some say there's a difference between the 60s and 70s too. What's your preferred snare sound, @PrinceAsmodeus ?
@@NickCostaMusic there does seem to be a difference. They are highly versatile snares. I prefer higher tuned drums. Cheers.
Back in the 90s nobody wanted these because they looked different 😅
Me as a 4th grader ✋🏼