Detail 01
Seamless beaded aluminum shell
The shell begins as one piece of metal and is machine drawn into its finished form.
Product detailSKU #1500000415945
LudwigAcro Aluminum Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ludwig’s 14 x 6.5 in. Acro Aluminum pairs a seamless, machine-drawn aluminum shell with 2.3 mm triple-flange hoops, 10 small twin lugs, Weather Master heads, and the redesigned P86 drop-style throw-off. Its aluminum shell is described as offering broad tuning and tonal range, with a somewhat drier sustain and a controlled attack. That makes it a practical snare to shape for both recording work and live sets rather than a drum locked into one response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions needing an adjustable snare voice with controlled attack and drier sustain.
- Live setups where a broad range of tones and tunings is useful.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.3 mm triple-flange hoops
Triple-flange hoops are part of the drum’s supplied hardware.
Detail 03
Redesigned P86 drop-style throw-off
The drum uses Ludwig’s redesigned P86 drop-style snare throw-off.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Acro Aluminum’s sound character?
Its aluminum shell provides a wide tonal and tuning range, with slightly drier sustain and controlled attack.
02Can it be used for studio and live work?
Yes. The design is presented for both studio and live use.
03What size is it?
It is a 14 x 6.5 in. snare drum.
