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Help/Opinion about these sets: Sonor Phonic/Premier refurbished&wrapped
Now one can see that the Sonor FT is missing a bottom hoop in the pic. The fact that the Premier has apparently been stripped of its wrap and refinish...
13 years agoHelp/Opinion about these sets: Sonor Phonic/Premier refurbished&wrapped
No better drums made anywhere in the world than Sonor Phonics or Premiers of that era (late 60s thru mid 70s). I own a set of each in 'bop' sizes. The...
13 years ago1960's Premier Royal Ace
... and here's a great alternative snare which almost matches...close enough for jazz.Yes Sir
13 years ago1960's Premier Royal Ace
...and here's what it sounds like... with thanks to Bill Maley at Classic Vintage Drums, who sold it to me.Clapping Happy2http://www.youtube.com/watch...
13 years ago1960's Premier Royal Ace
Here's the rest of the set! Kiss
13 years agoPremier 54 drums value?
Better than describing them, on this recording from 1989, I'm playing my first Premier set, 20/12/14, purchased new in Rome in 1963. http://www.box.ne...
13 years agoPremier 54 drums value?
There were no drums made in the 60s of higher quality than Premier's top of the line... which those are. That is a smokin' deal! Ron I know of what sp...
13 years agoClamshell Strainer Tips?
Speaking as the owner/player of two RKs, the clamshell is indeed delicate and 'temperamental', but if one can manage to maintain proper alignment ( t...
13 years agoBest vintage base drum pedals
From jrfrond...
14 years agoPictures Of Vintage Drummers and Their Drums From The Way Back Machine
1. !962, with my Gretsch Progressive Jazz set 2. 1964, Rehearsal in Rome with Premiers, which replaced the stolen Gretsch set, and new bride! 3. 1982,...
14 years agoVintage Sonor Kits
While we're on the subject, should there be any interest, I would entertain reasonable offers to buy this drum, which I don't play. It was stripped of...
14 years agoVintage Sonor Kits
From Pounder...
14 years agoPremier Bop Project
That's dedication toward a worthy goal... nice! Unlike you, I acquired my 1969 Premier 18/12/14 set the easy way... just as they came from the factor...
14 years agoVintage Sonor Kits
From Pounder...
14 years agoThis will blow your mind!
Not bad, but I prefer my 'bop' set made a few years later... all international sizes: 18x12/12x8/14x14/ 14x4. Ron http://www.classicvintagedrums.com/i...
14 years ago