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Ludwig 14" Acrolite Black Galaxy Snare Drum

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Ludwig 14" Acrolite Black Galaxy Snare Drum

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$251.00 to $775.00 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Snare Drums category, Ludwig 14" Acrolite Black Galaxy Snare Drum is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Ryan Halsey

Ludwig Acrolite 14 x 5 - Snare Drum Showcase

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Restoring a 90's Ludwig "Blackrolite" Snare Drum // Black Galaxy Acrolite

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Nick Costa

Ludwig Acrolite 5" x 14" Black Galaxy Snare Drum Quickview - Cosmo Music

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Nikko Yamada

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At 19:03 in the video "68 Drum Rundown with Nikko Yamada" by Drum Rundown on YouTube, Nikko Yamada is seen showing the Ludwig Acrolite Black Galaxy Snare Drum, which he mentions using as a spare drum.

Adam Marcello

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Katy Perry (band)

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Adam Marcello uses a Ludwig 14" Acrolite Black Galaxy Snare Drum, as confirmed by his Instagram post on November 16, 2016, where he stated, "Purists, don't hate me. I put die cast hoops on my acrolite and it's killing! Now known as the 'crackrolite' #acrolite #blackrolite #crackrolite #drumnerd."

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