Yet again, Ludwig produces a snare drum that sounds marvellous. The Heirloom mixes classic Ludwig components with a strikingly contemporary stainless steel shell and much-improved throw-off.

The lightweight seamless aluminium shell is the ace in the hole of the distinctive bright tone of the Acrolite. A go-to, all-round drum - hard to fault. Whichever finish you choose the Acrolite is a ...