Love my 2017 Gretsch Catalina kit paired with a 90s era Ludwig Acrolite (Blackrolite). Mix of Zildjian and Paiste cymbals on this ‘back of truck’ outdoor fair gig. Question: I’ve been using a AKG D112 on the kick for years and thinking of switching it out to a Shure Beta. I’ve been reading some blogs and reviews and the Beta seems to come across as a smoother /rounder tone on a kick drum. This is an 18 inch and my main kit is a DW w/a 18 x 22 kick. Thoughts? #gretsch #ludwig #acrolite #blackrolite #evans #remo #zildjian #paiste #cympads #bassplate #lowboybeaters #dw #vater #akg #shure (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1G2FqnAyt3/?igshid=1izfufhwvdo94

Fun Fact: this drum was intended as an inexpensive drum for educational purposes in the golden era of the '60s! Look at it now, still capturing hearts in 2019 😁

Great #HeartBeforeBeat post from @ryanbuckland. Bless you bro! #worshipdrummer ・・・ Music is a blessing. I've been playing this instrument a lot recently and a number of things have been resonating in me. 1) this is the gift I have been given and to cherish it 2) how special the role I get to play in creating art, expressing emotion, and using my talent in the bigger picture via the drums and 3) that music is a universal language, it has the ability to transcend societal barriers and connect people that normally would be unable to connect and I've seen proof of this and perhaps you have too. Bottom line, I'm really thankful to play this instrument and each day is an opportunity to improve on the me of yesterday💯. . . . . #istanbulagop #heartbeforebeat #sundayseat #potd #drumsoutlet #ludwigdrums #acrolite #vintagedrums #drums #zildjian #tama #cymbals #vicfirth #percussion #teamremo #sennheiser #shure #audix

Tight space tonight, so bringing the Gretsch Catalinas. 20, 14, 12 with an Acrolite snare makes for a great sounding kit. Had this for a few years and sounds great, never fails. #gretsch #ludwig #acrolite #paiste #dwhardware #vater #lp #remo #evans (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4JB6QgKqE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j1zit7y7ixec

Early Acrolite snare drum, professionally restored

Go big or go home. Got my acrolite serviced at @prodrumhollywood with a bigger snare strainer and fresh heads. These guys are the best and know how to make every drum sound amazing. Can’t wait to break it in at Church tomorrow. #Ludwig #acrolite #prodrum #Drummer #StudioDrummer https://www.instagram.com/p/CZDqFBJLxHG/?utm_medium=tumblr

I know it’s not a snare forged from unobtanium in the fires of a volcano, by a guru who lives on a mountain who used a strainer held together with hair from a unicorn’s mane, but I’ll never stop loving this humble acrolite. Best $75 I’ve ever spent. • • #Ludwig #Acrolite #drums #drummer https://www.instagram.com/p/CF72BbMHvAL/?igshid=133vtadimpe32

Is it blasphemy to add wood hoops to an #acrolite? If it is, it’s worth it. Sounds so good! https://www.instagram.com/p/B90LQGEne9O/?igshid=1r8hq4k1xe4mb