black galaxy acrolite

Jax · 20th May 2008

I have a lead on a local black galaxy acrolite for cheap. The seller mentions it has a black/white badge, which would date it anywhere from '84 to the early '90s. The only other thing I could dig up about the black galaxy model is that it's the same as other acrolites, except with a black powder coating applied.

Are the black galaxy acro's a good buy, or am I better off waiting for an older model to show up locally?

He's only asking $60.

TheArchitect · 21st May 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax

I have a lead on a local black galaxy acrolite for cheap. The seller mentions it has a black/white badge, which would date it anywhere from '84 to the early '90s. The only other thing I could dig up about the black galaxy model is that it's the same as other acrolites, except with a black powder coating applied.

Are the black galaxy acro's a good buy, or am I better off waiting for an older model to show up locally?

He's only asking $60.

$60 is a great deal if its in reasonable shape.

biggator6 · 21st May 2008

Grab it... bonus points if the snare wires are still good and the heads aren't destroyed.

Jax · 22nd May 2008

I would have bought it, but never heard back from the seller.

pootkao · 13th December 2008

Hey folks

Just picked up a what seems to be a Black Galaxy snare. Serial number 6216033 which, according to various websites, puts it as a 1968 drum. But its a black and white badge, so that doesn't quite seem to add up.

Thoughts?
Clues?
Is this thing any good?

TheArchitect · 14th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by pootkao

Hey folks

Just picked up a what seems to be a Black Galaxy snare. Serial number 6216033 which, according to various websites, puts it as a 1968 drum. But its a black and white badge, so that doesn't quite seem to add up.

Thoughts?
Clues?
Is this thing any good?

Black Galaxy's came out in the early nineties I think. No way its a 60's model. Its just the current incarnation of the acrolite series. If you like acrolites, you will like that drum

Jax · 14th December 2008

My guess is the original badge got lost and replaced with a black and white badge. Only reason to do that is if they didn't think it would sell without the Ludwig name on it.

pootkao · 15th December 2008

Did they make B+W badges in the 60's though?
How would they get one with a serial number form 1968?

TheArchitect · 15th December 2008

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Originally Posted by Jax

My guess is the original badge got lost and replaced with a black and white badge. Only reason to do that is if they didn't think it would sell without the Ludwig name on it.

The Black Galaxies are modern drums and have always come with the B/W badge

TheArchitect · 15th December 2008

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Originally Posted by pootkao

Did they make B+W badges in the 60's though?
How would they get one with a serial number form 1968?

If its a black Galaxy, its not a 60's drum.

pootkao · 15th December 2008

I've attached two pics. I know they're dark (they were the seller's pics).

TheArchitect · 15th December 2008

That's a Black Galaxy from what I can tell.
Its listed under the Acrolite heading

Ludwig - The Most Famous Name On Drums

They still make them today

Buy Ludwig Aluminum Snare Drum | Standard | Musician's Friend

pootkao · 16th December 2008

Indeed.
Thanks!

Jax · 16th December 2008

Confusing about the serial number dating to '68...

pootkao · 17th December 2008

Ah, I'm an idiot. I figured it out.

The serial number starts with a 6, so I looked it up and saw late '60's for the corresponding range. Didn't realize that mine is a 7-digit number and those are all 6-digit.

Everything makes sense now. Silly.

20th May 2008	#1
Jax Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779 Thread Starter	black galaxy acrolite I have a lead on a local black galaxy acrolite for cheap. The seller mentions it has a black/white badge, which would date it anywhere from '84 to the early '90s. The only other thing I could dig up about the black galaxy model is that it's the same as other acrolites, except with a black powder coating applied. Are the black galaxy acro's a good buy, or am I better off waiting for an older model to show up locally? He's only asking $60.

15th December 2008	#11
pootkao Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 651	I've attached two pics. I know they're dark (they were the seller's pics). Attached Thumbnails

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21st May 2008	#3
biggator6 Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,979	Grab it... bonus points if the snare wires are still good and the heads aren't destroyed.

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Jax Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779 Thread Starter	I would have bought it, but never heard back from the seller.

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pootkao Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 651	Hey folks Just picked up a what seems to be a Black Galaxy snare. Serial number 6216033 which, according to various websites, puts it as a 1968 drum. But its a black and white badge, so that doesn't quite seem to add up. Thoughts? Clues? Is this thing any good?

14th December 2008	#7
Jax Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779 Thread Starter	My guess is the original badge got lost and replaced with a black and white badge. Only reason to do that is if they didn't think it would sell without the Ludwig name on it.

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TheArchitect Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,131	That's a Black Galaxy from what I can tell. Its listed under the Acrolite heading Ludwig - The Most Famous Name On Drums They still make them today Buy Ludwig Aluminum Snare Drum \| Standard \| Musician's Friend

16th December 2008	#13
pootkao Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 651	Indeed. Thanks!

17th December 2008	#15
pootkao Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 651	Ah, I'm an idiot. I figured it out. The serial number starts with a 6, so I looked it up and saw late '60's for the corresponding range. Didn't realize that mine is a 7-digit number and those are all 6-digit. Everything makes sense now. Silly.