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What premier drums are these ?

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Not really knowledgeable with Premier, but this looks to me like late 70's , but i'm not sure. Can anyone tell me what era are these drums from, what is the series, and are they worth picking up at this price ? What is the shell composition?.

I also noticed they have re-rings.. It looks like they could be a nice players kit that can be restored with a nice paint or satin lacquer job..Any and all info is appreciated..

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-batterie-percussion/ville-de-montreal/drum-premier-made-in-england/1147952285?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Posted on 8 years ago
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I'd say mid 70s. Look like African mahogany shells from what I can see. Looks like some sort of repair/bracing on one drum, incorrect Ts and claws on one side of the bass drum. It's missing a 13" tom and was maybe a Gig Maker set up http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/premier_drumsets/1980_premier_drumsets3.jpg

That's my guess. a decent buy for $150

Andrew

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Posted on 8 years ago
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From Fayray

I'd say mid 70s. Look like African mahogany shells from what I can see. Looks like some sort of repair/bracing on one drum, incorrect Ts and claws on one side of the bass drum. It's missing a 13" tom and was maybe a Gig Maker set up http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/premier_drumsets/1980_premier_drumsets3.jpgThat's my guess. a decent buy for $150

Cool, thanks for the info Fayray !. I'm gonna skip on it, seeing s how it is a 14" tom..If it were a 12 or 13", then maybe..Still, it is a decent buy for any garage band drummer, advanced beginner, or punker ! ;)

Posted on 8 years ago
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those Premier African mahogany shells are the biz (assuming that's what they are) and surely better than garage band/beginner material. Such is the undervalued nature of old PremsViolin

Andrew

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www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 8 years ago
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Advert has gone now but you can see more details about premier drums here: http://www.vintprem.moonfruit.com/

Posted on 8 years ago
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From GaryNattrass

Advert has gone now but you can see more details about premier drums here: http://www.vintprem.moonfruit.com/

Thanks for posting that GaryNatrass! I've been searching for that site for the last week. Couldn't remember the name of it to save me!

Cheers mate, I'm after some vintage Premier lugs and this guy helped me out a few years ago...

Thanks,

Trev

Posted on 8 years ago
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This facebook page can be useful for info and parts too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PremierDrumsandPercussion/?ref=bookmarks

Posted on 8 years ago
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From GaryNattrass

This facebook page can be useful for info and parts too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PremierDrumsandPercussion/?ref=bookmarks

Thanks for that too!

Posted on 8 years ago
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