My 1st Snare Drum - The Ludwig LM404 Black Acrolite!
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2023
- This video I show you my 1st snare drum - the Ludwig LM404 black acrolite. Ask any drummer about their 1st snare, and most likely they will remember. Some "collectors" like myself still have them, so in this video you get to see it - and the modifications I did to it that might not have been a great idea.
Drum Gear In This Video:
Ludwig Classic Maple in Electrostatic Orange
• 18X22 Kick
• 8X12 Rack
• 14X16 Floor
Zildjian Cymbals (L to R Drummer's Perspective):
• 14" Concept Shop Fat Hats - amzn.to/3WEmrww
• 19" K Sweet Crash - sovrn.co/1pxekp5
• 21" A Sweet Ride - amzn.to/3NZOQLe
• 20" K Dark Thin Crash - sovrn.co/137fs3g
• 18" K EFX - sovrn.co/38ot0qy
Hardware:
Ludwig Classic Flat Based Hardware Pack - sovrn.co/1jkz310
Ludwig Classic Straight Stand - sovrn.co/evdmsts
Ludwig Classic Boom Stand - sovrn.co/10l4u6p
Ludwig Classic Snare Stand - sovrn.co/cmqh492
Ludwig Classic Hi-Hat Stand - sovrn.co/1380phw
Ludwig Speed Flyer Single Pedal - sovrn.co/32i3k0o
Drum Heads:
Remo White Suede Emperor (Tom Batter) - sovrn.co/sseu24s
Remo Ambassador Clear (Tom Reso) - sovrn.co/9tkzo9w
Remo Ambassador X Coated (Snare Batter) - sovrn.co/1buxzos
Remo Ambassador X Snare Side - sovrn.co/1b0h7ls
Remo PS3 Clear (Kick Batter) - sovrn.co/18sb73n
Remo PS3 Smooth White (Kick Reso)
Let's Connect!
• My Official Website: www.nickcostamusic.com
• Instagram: / practicallynick
• Twitter: / practicallynick
• Facebook: / nickcostadrums
• TikTok: tiktok.com/nickcostamusic
• Ludwig Drums - Ludwig-drums.com
• Vic Firth - vicfirth.com
• Remo - remo.com
• Zildjian - zildjian.com
• Prologix Percussion - prologixpercussion.com/
• Roland - www.roland.com/us/categories/...
Music by:
St. Brendan (drums performed by Nick) - open.spotify.com/artist/1qyUa...
My 1st Snare Drum. The Ludwig LM404 Black Acrolite!
#snaredrum #drums #playdrums
I found a used Acrolite with it's bag, stand and rubber practice pad for under $100. Everything was in excellent condition. I didn't need it but hard to pass up a good deal like that.
That's quite the deal in today's market - great find!
Great sounding acrolite with the vents!
Pretty crazy how much of a difference it makes. Appreciate the kind words and the compliments!
Love the sound of course, I love Acrolites and dry drum sounds.
Well there ya go, this has both!
Sounds much better than I thought it would. I would use it.
Looks like it was ruined, but I agree - it does have a decent sound. What playing scenario could you see yourself using this on?
Didn’t like as much in the lower tune but mid and high was fine. I had a late 60s Accro from new and traded it to on a 5x14 8 lug I still have.
I liked it in the higher tunings as well - more direct and crisp. What was the 5X14 8 lug that you traded for? Was it another metal or wood drum?
@@NickCostaMusic a 5x14 eight lug Supra
Nick, your timing is perfect, last month I picked up an 80's Ludwig Acrolite at (believe it or not) an Antique Radio Swap Meet in Kutztown - mint condition for $100. So I'm walking around Renninger’s, marveling at all the antique radios (my second passion after drums) and suddenly I spot a vendor with this gorgeous snare in his booth. Sometimes Lady Luck throws us a bone. Thanks for another great video!
That's a great buy! I remember when they started creeping towards $125 and everyone on drum forums were freaking out how expensive. Now going $225+ and higher depending on condition and era, that's a great find!
Sounds better than decent to me. I wonder how it would sound with an internal mic - only because it's possible, but still curious.
Not a bad idea - I should try it out!
Doesn't sound bad at all.
Appreciate it, Steven! Bright, direct, and loud.
The Ludwig Acrolite snare drum is a great value for the money. It has essentially the same shell as the alloy shell Supraphonic. I have an Acrolite in the 'Black Galaxy' finish circa early 1980's. A good drum it plays as well as my Ludwig Supersensitive snare drum (which cost a lot more money).
Totally. The lack of chrome plating made them a bit drier, but then they had 8 lugs. They've been studio secrets for decades now, and I can totally see why
My blacro beats nearly every snare of mine in the studio, and I've got some really nice high end snares. Just can't beat them!
Such a killer drum that you could find for cheap! Now a days, not so much 😂
Awesome drum . Liked and subscribed
Many thanks, Greg! 🙏🏼 🥁
@@NickCostaMusic Your welcome. I love this snare drum 🥁
Oh dope! What did you love about it?
I’ve always thought the aluminum shell on these have a slightly warmer crack and sound than the Supraphonic. You can’t beat the price at least back in the day. This one your demoing not only sounds superb but looks awesome
Yeah, maybe it's the lack of chrome plating? Either way, I appreciate the kind words
That thing sounds good to me. I’ve had 3 or 4 of those Blacros. Now just 1. Practically brand new with case and stand for $75. I will never sell it. Bought from a Houston Ballerina 🩰 dancer too.
Yo that's dope! I remember around 2010 people were freaking out when acro's were $125+, now they're over $200. Enjoy that drum!
I think it sounds fine. But I would never have the courage to drill into a drum like that.
I’d never do this now, but when I was younger… 🤷🏻♂️ 😂
Holy Acrolite Batman!
Lol - oh to be young and one track minded…🤷🏻♂️
@@NickCostaMusic oh yeah. I “experimented” with many a drum when I was young.
Like Bob Ross, this became a happy accident
Nick, the LM402 is a 6.5" Supraphonic. I think the Acrolite is a LM404.
Ah yes! Thanks for catching that
The snare doesnt sound that bad, i did the same with my first tama rockstar snare. Drilling 3x 2inch holes in them, sounds pretty freakish
Appreciate that, Stanford! Pretty crazy how much of a difference those holes make. Did you drill them when OCDP snares were all the rage?
@@NickCostaMusic yes i did, i first started with one hole and then ended with 3 when i achieved the sound that i wanted, stil have that snare and still use it
That's exactly what I did here! Started with 1/2" vents on top and bottom of each pane, then went to 4 2.5" vents.
I Scored a Black Galaxy for $64
That’s a GREAT find!!
You have such a New York face.
Thanks....?
LBG is perfectly made….
Nick, ought to be a WARNING at video start: "Some of images depicted......"
Viewer discretion advised.
Executive producer Dick Wolf
@@NickCostaMusic Good one!
Noooooo!!!! 🤦 😡😡😡😡😡
It's alright @mancusso99 , the next #SnareSaturday vid going live 1.27 should rectify the situation!
@@NickCostaMusic 😎😎😎😎