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Premier 303

Posts: 241 Threads: 29

Hi,

I‘m a new Member from Germany. Into Vintage Gear since 1999, starting with a Ludwig Silver Sparkle

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/Deckerrec04f_2.jpeg[/IMG]

and a Vistalite

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/L1040592.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/7D4P9856_RZ.jpg[/IMG]

....rather playing, not collecting.

I got myself several Snares, though (the ,Classics‘ if you will) which I played on many Recordings and Gigs.

The Ludwigs are great but what I always really liked where Vintage Premier Kits since I have great Passion for the British ‘60s and early `70s Music and Style.

I also noticed how many great (especially British) Drummers used to play Premier before switching to Ludwig after the Beatles got famous (Ringo being one of those).

Three Years ago I found this Premier 303 Silver Star Kit with a complete Set of original Hardware which I enjoy as a high tuned 20“, 12“, 16“ Jazz Kit, leaving the 14“ Tom aside.

I really love the Sound and Looks of those `72 Drums.

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/L1050738.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/IMG_7073.jpg[/IMG]

'72 Catalogue Pic:

[IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/shopmouse4/707/08.jpg[/IMG]

Just posted another Kit here

Enjoy!

'73 Premier 707 Golden Sun 2x22/13/14/16
'72 Premier 303 Silver Star 20/12/14/16
'73 Premier Silver Star 22/13/16
'75 Premier Silver Star 18/12/14
2000 Snare, Hi-Fi Silver Star (Wood), Hi-Fi (Brushed Chrome)
'60s Flush Base and '70s Lokfast Hardware Sets

'70s Ludwig B/O Kit Silver Sparkle
Supra Phonic, Black Beauty, '67 Acrolite

Paiste Dark Energy Set, Giant Beat Set
Paiste 602 Hats and Flat Ride
Paiste 2oo2 Ride
Zildjian K Set
Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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I have a Olympic by Premier Silver Star snare I got off of Craigs last year in Oregon...

I was REAL happy to get it...as Prem didn't seem to make too many NON 2001 model wood snares..and I really like the SS finish...it's an 8 lug too!flowers2

One of my prized snares....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
Posts: 1725 Threads: 135

are you a photographer too? Great photos! That Premier kit is gorgeous. I love this era Premier - every vintage drum fan should try them

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
Posts: 241 Threads: 29

From Fayray

are you a photographer too? Great photos! That Premier kit is gorgeous. I love this era Premier - every vintage drum fan should try them

Thanks! I'm not a Photographer, but I was lucky enough to get some great Pictures made by Others. The 3rd one was taken for a Sennheiser Microphones Campaign.

'73 Premier 707 Golden Sun 2x22/13/14/16
'72 Premier 303 Silver Star 20/12/14/16
'73 Premier Silver Star 22/13/16
'75 Premier Silver Star 18/12/14
2000 Snare, Hi-Fi Silver Star (Wood), Hi-Fi (Brushed Chrome)
'60s Flush Base and '70s Lokfast Hardware Sets

'70s Ludwig B/O Kit Silver Sparkle
Supra Phonic, Black Beauty, '67 Acrolite

Paiste Dark Energy Set, Giant Beat Set
Paiste 602 Hats and Flat Ride
Paiste 2oo2 Ride
Zildjian K Set
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
Posts: 1918 Threads: 60

Love the solo shot of the Vistalite kit. That's a piece of art!

Also, you look better with the whiskers. :)

What Would You Do
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
Posts: 1525 Threads: 127

Wow, love those Premiers, I have always enjoyed mine. I was going to say,"nice mic's", in that one pic. I have to rethink selling mine now. The Ludwigs are georgous too.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
Posts: 1432 Threads: 110

Hi and Welcome,

Beautiful sets and seriously nice pics, too! Congratulations!

My 303 Outfit has just one disadvantage: I love to sit a little bit higher behind the set and the rack toms can't be brought into a high enough position.

Nevertheless, I'm not a pro and therefore it's not essential for survival.

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
Posts: 1292 Threads: 147

Willkommen! Nice pics of beautiful drums!!! I dream of a owning a vintage Premier one day and yours are to die for!!! Thanks for sharing!!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

Nice... Great pix, love the kits!

fishwaltz
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
Posts: 729 Threads: 82

Great drums and photos. You should be very proud. I've got some '30s vintage Premier snares (DeLuxe and Dominion Aces) that I'm crazy about. I would love to have a Premier kit, but alas, no more room.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Stephen

Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 11 years ago
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