I've been playing Premier 252's almost exclusively since the mid-80's.There has always been this issue-the beater rod for this pedal is larger than normal.I believe "normal" is 3/16".And the beater that is provided with the pedal is HEAVY compared to a Ludwig felt beater,which is my favorite all-around beater.The action is very unbalanced unless you tighten the spring way up.So I resorted to using the Ludwig beater in the larger hole,hoping it wouldn't go flying out while playing.Last week I purchased a used Rogers Memri-Loc era beater-the kind you can push down and turn from hard to felt.IT IS PERFECT!The rod is the right diameter,the length is just right,the balance is superb.The felt was worn out,but I replaced it with a small cross section of automotive heater hose.PERFECT AGAIN!Too bad this beater is out of production.
Premier 252 discovery...
Teverson- Man, I've had one of these sitting in a box in my basement for 20+ years. This is a excellent pedal, as smooth as they come. The only reason I haven't used it much, is because they are so bulky/heavy. My Speedking is what goes to gigs, rehearsals and gets used at home. But I do love the Premier.
Does anybody know what these buggers sell for these days?
John
I have seen them online selling anywhere from $35 to $125,the later model,like yours being on the higher end.Sorry I don't have a Speed King to trade....I have rebuilt some that were really only parts pedals.
It's a sweet pedal alright. I only wish it wasn't so bulky/heavy. I'm getting older so I'm really trying to cut on weight when I play out. But it is a smooth, straight-board pedal of the highest quality. Premier, (England made,) really knows how build drums and parts well.
John
Great pedal. I bought one when they first came out and still have it in my collection.
For the record, I hate when things like beater shafts and hi-hat rods are non-standard size.
Hey John! Great to see you here! Re: your complaint... blame it on all the metric/measurement differences between European made and USA made. Although there's pitiful less of the latter these days.
John
Hey John! Great to see you here! Re: your complaint... blame it on all the metric/measurement differences between European made and USA made. Although there's pitiful less of the latter these days.John
Hey John, I've been here for a little while. I like this place. :D
No, it's not the metric thing, because I have a Rogers Supreme pedal where they did that as well. It's a "more is more" thing. I remember Pearl doing that with HH stand upper rods at one point too.
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