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

Being a huge fan of early Acrolites I took a flyer on this 2000s era Black Galaxy and very positively surprised. 5x14 iconic LM404 seamless shell with the P85 throw. To bring it into current times I added a Remo Coated Emperor, PureSound 20 Blaster snare wires with my own Grosgrain ribbon and Hendrix Sleeves Washers. Really loving the sound and the feel of this snare. The finish is perfect and after polishing the rims they shine with no pits or spots. I think I’ll keep this one !! #ludwig #ludwigdrums #ludwigblackgalaxy #blackrolite @vintage_ludwig_drums @ludwigdrumshq @officialsnaregeek #snareoftheday #hendrixsleevedwashers #sleevedwashers #remo @remopercussion #remoemperor #puresound #puresoundsnarewires #vintagesnaredrumsnj (at New Jersey)